
Cardiology is a field with a wide range of career choices. Explore below to learn more about what various career pathways look like from experts in the field and your peers.
CV Team Pathway
The Cardiovascular (CV) Team includes nurse practitioners, registered nurses, PAs, pharmacists and many others who work together and alongside physicians to ensure the best possible treatment and outcomes for patients. Explore how to get started in these careers using the links below.
- Cardiovascular Invasive and Noninvasive Technologist
- Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS)
- Cardiographic (ECG/Stress) Technician (CCT)
- ECG Monitor/ Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
- Congenital/Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS or RDCS-PE)
- Cardiac Sonographer (RCS or RDCS)
- Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS)
- Vascular Specialist/Technologist (RVS or RVT)
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical Social Worker
- Exercise Physiologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Informatics
- Nurse practitioner /Advanced Practice Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Perfusionist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Associate
- Registered Dietitian
- Registered Nurse
FITs on the Go Career Paths in Cardiology
Careers in Cardiology session with Dr. Sandra Lewis
Dr Bhatt's advice on career in academic medicine
Dr. David Maron on developing an academic cardiology career
Dr. Michael W. Rich - Pursuing a Career in Geriatric Cardiology
Dr. Barac Speaking on Cardio-Oncology for FITs
Dr. Bhatt Gives Advice for Fellows Interested in Cardiovascular Research
Dr. Fuster on Becoming a Scientific Investigator: Is it for Everyone?
Dr. Jihad Mustapha on Fellows' Early Exposure to Endovascular Training
Dr. Kapa - Advice for Internal Medicine Residents Interested in Cardiology
Dr. Khalique's Advice to Fellows Interested in an Imaging Subspecialty
Dr. Rosenfield Discusses Opportunities for Fellows Interested in Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Stevenson on a career in HF/Transplant
Dr. Venu Menon Shares his Vision of the Future of Critical Care Cardiology
Dr. Yancy on Fellow Career Choice and Involvement in Clinical Research
Webinars
- Finding the Ideal Academic Job
- Finding the Right Integrated or Private Practice Job
- Careers in Entrepreneurship and Industry As a Cardiologist: An Insider's Perspective
- Novel Careers in Cardiology
- How Can Early Career Cardiologists Build a Successful Research Career: Navigating Clinical Research and Data Sets!
- How Can Early Career Cardiologists Build a Successful Research Career: Grant Research and Manuscript Submission
- Alternative Careers in Cardiology