Guest fierysweet Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Ok, I know this post actually belongs in one of the speciality forums, but I've posted my question there a couple of weeks ago and got no feedback, so I'll try here. I'd like to find out about Interventional Cardiology. What's this specialty all about? Is it in demand? Is it easy to find jobs in Canada or would you have to stick to the big city centres? Does it pay well? Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kirsteen Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Hi there, This is one specialty that I am considering on my shortlist, so I hope I can answer some of your questions: Basically, Interventional Cardiologists (ICs) complete a year or so of fellowship training beyond their general internal medicine and cardiology training. This extra year is used primarily to learn IC skills, e.g., catheterization, angioplasty, etc. Given the consistent increase in heart disease prevalence in North America, ICs won't have a problem finding jobs, although I've heard that certain cities, i.e., New York, are reaching saturation points. Given that IC is a specialty based in more tertiary centres, I would assume that it could be a little more challenging to find such a job in rural areas, although if any given area has the equipment, IC jobs could be sustained there, presumably. Pay: define "well". It really depends on your caseload, although on average, I'd say that ICs do better than pediatricians and family docs, and perhaps are on par with gastroenterologists in terms of billings. Cheers, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fierysweet Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Thanks for the reply. I had given hope on getting any answers to my questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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