Cardiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Cardiologists are licensed physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulatory problems. Like other physicians, cardiologists need extensive education and training before they can be licensed in their fields. A bachelor's degree, followed by medical school and an internship or residency, is the standard preparation. Cardiologists go on to complete an accredited cardiology program and get a license to practice medicine from the state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median pay for all physicians and surgeons, regardless of specialty, was $166,400 per year in 2010.

Salary: $461,000-$512,000

Education: First, an aspiring cardiologist must have a bachelor's degree in order to get into medical school. The most logical pre-med bachelor degrees include courses in chemistry, mathematics, engineering or psychology. Then one must gain a passing score on the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

The four years in medical school covers standard medical terminology, medical judgment and clinical standard procedures. Potential cardiologists who complete the ten years of educational preparation must then pass a certification exam administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Reflection: Yes I would like to be a Cardiologist because I would like to help people with their hart and its seems pretty awesome to learn and study about the hart.