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Cardiology

Qualification: 12th PCM + B / 12th PCB
salary: Rs 15,105,86 /year

What is cardiology?

Cardiology is that branch of medicine and medical treatment that handles the various kinds of malfunctioning of the heart of the human body. It is a medical speciality which deals with not only the diagnosis but also the treatment of heart problems of a patient.

What is a cardiologist?

A cardiologist is the heart specialist who:

Undertakes examination of patients with special attention to the functioning of their hearts and assesses the condition of their heart
Imparts knowledge to patients about risks of pursuing prohibited and harmful activities together with giving advice for ensuring better heart health.
If required, write out suitable prescriptions for addressing problems if present or likely to occur.
When the heart condition of the patient warrants undertake surgical processes for treating the patients
Monitor the improvement and further steps to be taken by the patient.

How can one become a cardiologist in India?

To become a certified cardiologist one needs to complete MBBS by clearing NEET National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate and then NEET-PG for speciality course, then they can opt for a 3 years MD and 3-years DM (Cardiology) from a reputed college/University/Institute

Where can one study higher courses in cardiology?

Best Colleges/Institutes to study diploma in Cardiology:

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

NRI Medical College, (NRIMC), Guntur
Guntur Medical College, Guntur
Mother Teresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences, Puducherry
Jawaharlal Institute Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry

Popular Colleges/Institutes to study diploma in Cardiology

Christian Medical College, Vellore
Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, (GKNM Hospital), Coimbatore
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, (SVIMS), Tirupati

What subjects are taught in cardiology?

There are over thirty subjects taught under Cardiology like the following ones:

Coronary Heart Diseases
Congenital Heart Diseases
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Pericardial Diseases
Peripheral Vascular Disorder

What are the career prospects after completing a degree in Cardiology?

After the completion of the degree, it's necessary for students to register with the Medical Council of India.
Degree holders can work as a Cardiologist in Government or Private hospitals. Nowadays, there are super speciality centres for Heart Care in both Government & Private sector.
A cardiologist can work as a private practitioner as a heart specialist.
A student can enrol for a PhD to study cardiology and can work as a lecturer in universities after clearing the NET/JRF exam.

How much does a cardiologist earn?

Average Salary for a Cardiologist in India is Rs 1,510,586/yr
The average salary of a Cardiologist with 1-4 years of experience is Rs 1,494,406 /yr
At Senior level (5-9 years of experience) a Cardiologist in India makes Rs 2,250,000/yr

(Source: payscale.com)