Information on Cardiology Positions
The average fellowship program for aspiring cardiologists is three years. Some have an additional year of research. All Cardiologists need to be Board Certified in Internal Medicine, then Cardiology.
This three-year Cardiology fellowship will typically produce an Invasive Cardiologist. Interventional Cardiologists take an additional year of training and now are required to be Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology. "Mini-fellowships," to become proficient in peripheral interventions and coronary interventions, are now being offered and help physicians when looking for cardiology jobs down the road.
The emerging area in cardiology is the Cardiac MRI, general imaging and the functioning of arteries. Some believe this the future of cardiology. Positions in this field, just like dermatology jobs, will grow in number as the years go on.
Average Pay for Cardiology Jobs
Cardiologists' compensation depends on location, skills, and training. In 2007, Cejka Search placed candidates at starting salaries ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. The 2007 Medical Group Management Association reports median incomes for practicing Cardiologists as follows for invasive cardiology positions:
- $454,760 Eastern
- $448,362 Midwest
- $470,864 Southern
- $349,250 Western
Invasive/interventional cardiology jobs offer even greater compensation, with the median over $500,000 in many regions of the United States, including the Midwest region served by Cejka Search. Overall, cardiology incomes have risen about 10 to 15 percent over the past five years. Beyond starting salary, incentives might include a signing bonus, loan repayment, and an accelerated partnership track. Cheryl DeVita and her colleagues at Cejka Search connect America's leading healthcare organizations with physicians across the U.S.