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By: Angel Filice

In Conclusion...

After researching about this career opportunity, I am still very interested in this occupation as many aspects interest me. My interest in science and math and my strong academic skills can greatly benefit me in the medical field. I am very interested in learning about the human body, and how it functions, more specifically the human heart and cardiovascular system. The high salary of a Cardiologist is a very important factor as specialists make a considerably high amount of money. The quiet, more private cardiologist offices and workplaces are also of interest to me, as I prefer not to work in busy, loud, public places. Even though there are many interesting aspects of this career, there is one major negative aspect; school. For example, many years of schooling required to become a Cardiologist. To become a specialized doctor, atleast 10 years of schooling after highschool is required, which is a very long time in my opinion. This means that at the age of 28, I will be completely finished school.By researching this occupation, I have found many surprising facts. For instance, I have learned that Cardiologists make a very high amount of money per year. $400,000 a year is a lot of money, and contributes to living a wealthy lifestyle. At the end of my research, I have come to the conclusion that the process of becoming a Cardiologist is not what I expected it to be. You must be very dedicated and interested in learning and working in order to become successful. Although, I still believe it is an amazing, secure career choice, and I am very interested in pursing this career in the future.

Education and Training required

• High school Diploma at William lyon Mackenzie C.I.
• 4 Years of University in order to earn Bachelor Degree
• 3 years of Medical School at the University of Toronto in order to earn medical Degree (MD).
• 3 years of Residency and Cardiology training

Courses/Requirements

Highschool

Grade 11 and 12:

• variety of different sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science and Physics.
• Co-op at Hospital

University/Medical School

• Obtain a Bachelors Degree of Science and/or Mathematics
• Take courses such as
• Need a GPA of 3.0-4.0 in order to attend Medical School
• Med School will allow me to gain hands-on experience in a medical facility
• Residency

Becoming a Cardiologist

Job Description

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OVERALL COST

University Costs:

TUITION : $5450 a year

BOOKS: $1000+ per year

INCIDENTAL FEES: $1000+ per year

TOTAL: $29,800

$120,956

Medical School Costs:

TUITION: $21,089 per year

BOOKS: $1700 per year

TOTAL: $91,156

Special Skills Needed

Community Involvement and Co-op

• Good Study habits
• Social Skills
• Attention to Detail

• 48 Hours are required to graduate from High School
• I have earned 21 hours by volunteering at Toronto's Afro-Caribbean Fest, Downtown Toronto and at Faywood School's fun fair
• Earn rest of my hours at Baycrest to get experience in helping patients

Earnings and Working Conditions

Salary for new Cardiologists : $250,000 a year

salary for Experienced Cardiologist : Up to $400,000 a year

Workplace: Small offices or clinics, accompanied by a small staff

- Cardiologists are always on call.

Specialized doctors study Cardiology, the study of the heart and it's functions. These doctors, called Cardiologists, specialize in this science, studying heart diseases, structure of the heart and the cardiovascular system. Their job is to provide diagnostics, treatment and intervention to their patients.

CONS -

Job Satisfaction and Stress

• Being on call 24/7

• Many years of schooling is required: minimum of 10 years after highschool

PROS +

• Working in a smaller more private workplace

• High salary of up to $400,00 a year

Related Jobs

*These medical related jobs all require 4 years of university and medical degree. Special training may be needed

Many other medical-related jobs can result from becoming a fully licensed and certified Cardiologist.

• Physician
• Pediatrician
• Dermatologist
• Dentist
• Nurse
• Many other Specialists
• Different types of Physicians
• Medical School Professor