Hello, I’m a 16 year-old boy who is getting interested in studying cardiology and becoming a cardiologist. I have checked out books about cardiology and have started studying. I am going to start to volunteer at a local hospital. If I am correct, the total amount of years to study cardiology and be a great cardiologist is about 14 years including college. Is this right? And is there anything else I can do besides research to help me get a head’s start? Thank you.
Best Answer: 4 years of college + 4 years of medical school + 3 years of internal medicine or pediatric residency + 3-5 years of cardiology fellowship = 14-16 years!You're on the right track by volunteering and thinking about research. It will help you get a sense about whether medicine is right for you. Ask a doctor you know if you can spend some time with them at work.The hardest part is getting into medical school. Grades are not enough. They're looking for well rounded people who have good interpersonal skills and are passionate about something. It doesn't have to be medically related, just make sure it's genuine.Good luck!
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Try to find a local physician/cardioloist. You could shadow him/her to see a day in the life and to determine if it’s truly an area you wish to pursue.
4 years of college + 4 years of medical school + 3 years of internal medicine or pediatric residency + 3-5 years of cardiology fellowship = 14-16 years!
You’re on the right track by volunteering and thinking about research. It will help you get a sense about whether medicine is right for you. Ask a doctor you know if you can spend some time with them at work.
The hardest part is getting into medical school. Grades are not enough. They’re looking for well rounded people who have good interpersonal skills and are passionate about something. It doesn’t have to be medically related, just make sure it’s genuine.
Good luck!