Military Medical Career Pathways

-Cardiologist

~There are many Medical Careers inside Military Branches. However, the one that best interested me was the Cardiologist.

Duties/Responsibilities

• A cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. As an Officer on the U.S. Army healthcare team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families. Examine, diagnose, and treat or recommend courses of treatment or therapy for patients, with particular emphasis on disorders of the cardiovascular system.

The Salary of a Military Cardiologist is more than $522,000 annually.

REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVE:

• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Eligibility for board certification
• Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
• Completion of a training program in cardiology
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)
• Must be a U.S. citizen

RESERVE:

• In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve officers.

• The incidence rate of cardiac problems nationwide is going up by about 13 percent each year, but, while the need is increasing, the number of cardiologists is not keeping pace with demand. Each year, demand across the country increases roughly 24 percent.

Reflection: My opinion is that the percentage of Cardiologist is too low, and even more the one’s who work for the people in the Military. I can start by doing the education I need to be a Cardiologist