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Post what you have heard about different medical specialties for other SDNers. This will help out future and current medical students.
If you disagree with any claims please refute them with evidence. I'll go first.
CARDIOLOGY
Pro
1. Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer in america. Thus, this specialty seems to make a huge impact in saving people's lives. A very meaningful specialty
2. Above average salary, job demand, and job security.
Con
1. 80+ hours a week
2. Interventional Cardiology could be another 8+ years of training TOTAL after medical school.
If you disagree with any claims please refute them with evidence. I'll go first.
CARDIOLOGY
Pro
1. Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer in america. Thus, this specialty seems to make a huge impact in saving people's lives. A very meaningful specialty
2. Above average salary, job demand, and job security.
Con
1. 80+ hours a week
2. Interventional Cardiology could be another 8+ years of training TOTAL after medical school.