Required Training
3 years of training in Internal Medicine, then 3 years of training in Cardiology.
Fellowship Options
Interventional Cardiology (1 year), electrophysiology, heart failure & transplant, advanced cardiac imaging, pediatric.
Number of accredited programs (# of active residents)
174 Programs (2,249 active residents)
Average Salary
Median Base Salary of approx. $315,000 invasive cardiology; $303,000 non-invasive (Los Angeles Median Base Salary)
Commonly Encountered Medical Issues
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Angina/Coronary Heart Disease
Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Valvular Heart Disease
Professional Organizations
American College of Cardiology
9111 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1699
(301) 897-5400 (800) 253-4636
American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 373-6300 (800) 242-8721
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