Adult Congenital

[cardiologyfellw1234]

Was wondering peoples thoughts on pursuing ACHD after general cards fellowship. I have started finding the pathophysiology so interesting, but doing an extra 2 years seems daunting.
How is the job market after ACHD? How is the salary? Is it worth doing 2 more years? I assume you'd have to stay at an academic center as well. Doesnt seem like the actual fellowship is too competative?

Thanks

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[aafisahar]

lol why

 

[timpview]

1. Harder to find job
2. Likely less money
3. “Worth it” is subjective
4. Doubt the fellowship is competitive

I think it can still be a good job. There are a few community gigs. Can be under-the-radar and just do your thing. More intellectual than the typical nonsense seen in clinic. Usually a lot of time/staff for patient support. Beats waking up every third night for ER calls on Afib or coming in for STEMIs.