Dear aspirant,



Cardiologist is the physician who is specialized in this field of medicine. Cardiologists treat the diseases like congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and  electro-physiology.



To become a cardiologist, you are required to go through a long period of medical studies for acquiring licensure and board certification. After the completion of 10+2 with PCB, you can continue your studies towards becoming the cardiologist.Steps leading to the cardiologist are as follows:

• Earns a bachelor degree with MBBS after 10+2.To get admission in MBBS programme, you need to appear in medical entrance exams. NEET 2019 is the renowned entrance examination conducted by CBSE for admitting students in Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course. For admission o PG courses candidates may appear in AIIMS PG 2019, NEET PG 2019 etc.

• Get the admission in PG course leading to Doctor of Medicine (MD) in general medicine.

• After finishing three-year degree of MD, go for the super specialty course of 3-year DM in Cardiology to be a Cardiologist.

Key Skills Required for Cardiologist

• Depth Knowledge of Cardiovascular System: Aspirants should be aware of the system of cardiovascular. You should have complete knowledge after completing your degree.

• Be familiar with all Technologies: You should know the technologies and devices used for surgery. The knowledge of instrumental machines is necessary so, that you can interpret specialized tests.

• Self- Confidence: If you are senior doctor in your department, then you have to be confident while doing operation in operation theatre. In emergency cases it is very important to take immediate decision.

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: It is the skill with which you can properly communicate with your colleagues. This skill should be present in you.

Hope the answer is helpful.



All the best!