Cardiologist

Cardiologist are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels-the cardiovascular system. You might also visit a cardiologist so that you can learn about your risk factors for heart disease and find out what measures you can take for better heart health. Texas heart institute cardiologist are listed in the professional staff directory.

Salary: Cardiologists make an awful lot, too. They are guaranteed an average base salary of $512,000, according to the Merritt Hawkins data.

Education: Aspiring cardiologists need to obtain their bachelor's degree and then enroll in a medical school program. After graduating from medical school, they complete several years of internal medicine and cardiology training in a residency program. They must also become licensed as physicians by their state and pass a certification exam in their specialty.

Reflection: I don’t think I would want to become a cardiologist but who knows maybe in the future I will.