A Cardiologist is a medical expert in the care of heart and blood vessels, They can also specialize in specific areas, such as abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure or heart problems etc.
Personal Competencies
• You like to help others
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to analyse problems or situations
• You enjoy Science
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (M.BBS) OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Masteds degree (M.D.) in the same field.
For admission into MBBS, you must clear entrance exams such as NEET conducted by NTA, NEET PG conducted by NBE, NEET MDS conducted by NBE, AIAPGET conducted by NTA and so on
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the of Cardiology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
2. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
3. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
4, Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5. Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
6. Grant Medical College, Mumbai
7. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
8. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. St Johns Medical College, Bengaluru
3. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
4. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
5. MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
6. St Johns Medical College, Bengaluru
7. KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur
8. Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Delhi
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 15,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, IJGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Hospitals, Nursing homes, Medical Colleges, Government Research Institutes and others.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own private practice.
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Cardiologist → Senior Cardiologist → Head of Cardiology Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Cardiologist ranges between INR 15,000 - 5,00,000* per month.
Dr. Nandana Jasti — She is a renowned Internal Medicine Specialist in Hyderabad and currently practices at Medicover Hospitals at Hi-tech City, Hyderabad. She pursued an MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and MD Internal Medicine from State University of New York, New York. For the past 16 years, she has worked as a General Physician and gained proficient skills and knowledge in the segments.*
CARDIOLOGIST
NCS Code: NA | HW008• You like to help others
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to analyse problems or situations
• You enjoy Science
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (M.BBS)
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Masteds degree (M.D.) in the same field.
For admission into MBBS, you must clear entrance exams such as NEET conducted by NTA, NEET PG conducted by NBE, NEET MDS conducted by NBE, AIAPGET conducted by NTA and so on
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the of Cardiology.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
2. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
3. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
4, Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5. Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
6. Grant Medical College, Mumbai
7. Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
8. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. St Johns Medical College, Bengaluru
3. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
4. Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
5. MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
6. St Johns Medical College, Bengaluru
7. KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur
8. Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Delhi
Information on Institute rankings is available at -https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 - 15,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, IJGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Hospitals, Nursing homes, Medical Colleges, Government Research Institutes and others.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own private practice.
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Cardiologist → Senior Cardiologist → Head of Cardiology Department
The approx. salary of a Cardiologist ranges between INR 15,000 - 5,00,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Physician_%2F_Doctor%2C_Cardiologist/Salary
Experts from the field
Dr. Nandana Jasti — She is a renowned Internal Medicine Specialist in Hyderabad and currently practices at Medicover Hospitals at Hi-tech City, Hyderabad. She pursued an MBBS degree from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and MD Internal Medicine from State University of New York, New York. For the past 16 years, she has worked as a General Physician and gained proficient skills and knowledge in the segments.*
Source - https://www.credihea/th.com/doctor/nandana-iasti-internal-medicine-specialist/overview
*The above information is for training purposes only and not be used for any gains
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