Starting in secondary school at GCSE level, what would a good pathway be to get a job as a cardiologist? I'd like answers from the United Kingdom, please.
2006-06-21 07:54:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Do a medical degree first. Here is a link to a university which may help
Make sure you choose suitable a levels to do a medical degree
2006-06-21 07:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by The Mad cyclist 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work in an open heart unit, & can only comment about that...I know nothing about Architecture. If you want to perform open heart surgery, you would have to become a Cardiothoracic surgeon. A Cardiologist is a doctor who performs cardiac catherizations & deals with pretty much every day heart issues (Congestive Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, etc). A Cardiologist will consult the CT surgeon if he thinks a patient needs surgery (either a coronary artery bypass graft, valve replacements, etc.). A CT surgeon also does surgery on the carotid arteries and lungs, among other things. If you want to know more in detail the average day of a CT surgeon, I would be more than happy to tell you. Happy choosing!!
2016-03-27 00:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to medical school and gain the primary medical qualifications of the Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery (usually variations of MB ChB, MB BS etc dependant on the awarding univerisity) .
You then need to do your foundation course in medicine for the first 3 years, of which at that time you will called a Senior House Officer. You then take prelim tests in medicine called the 'MRCP' or Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2 parts. When you have passed this you can take up a Specialist Registrar position as a cardiologist in training. After 6-8 years as a registrar you gain a certificate of Completion of Specialist Trainining in general medicine and cardiology (dual qualification) and have the right to take up a consultant position in the UK.
2006-07-02 07:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get good A levels and apply to medical school. After 5 years you qualify as a doctor. Then you have more years working as a House Officer in various specialities. You then have to apply for a job on the next rung which is Senior House Officer. The next stage would be to become a registrar which requires further qualifications for MRCP. All this time you would be working in the field of cardiology (SHO onwards). To become a consultant you will have to have experience as a registrar and be lucky enough to be a successful applicant for any vacancy.
You have a long hard slog ahead of you. Good luck
2006-06-21 08:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by migelito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only through hard work and determination. No shortcut about that. U have to do well in sec sch and apply for admission in the university.
2006-06-21 08:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by Chatmasterflex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From everywhere: First take Basic Medicine, then think of cardiology
2006-06-21 07:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by Christian G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one is united kingdom it is a place
2006-06-30 09:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by The best 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
study the human body see how the heart works ask one of the heart drs for their advice they will be happy to help you
2006-07-01 09:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take HEART, persevere, if you really want it you will get it.
excuse the play on words!
2006-06-29 06:53:04 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋