Working Conditions & Salary Range
Cardiologists may work in single or group private practices. Many cardiologists with special teaching interests work in universities where their duties also include research and patient care. There are cardiologists on staff in the Veterans Administration hospitals and in the Armed Forces. Surgeons and anesthesiologists typically work in well-lighted, sterile environments while performing surgery and often stand for long periods. Most work in hospitals or in surgical outpatient centers. Many physicians and surgeons work long, irregular hours. Almost one-third of physicians worked 50 hours or more a week in 2008. Physicians and surgeons must travel frequently between office and hospital to care for their patients. Those who are on call deal with many patients’ concerns over the phone and may make emergency visits to hospitals or nursing homes.
In 2010, general surgeons with over one year in their specialty earned $166,400+. This amount reflects the amount reported as direct compensation for tax purposes, plus all voluntary salary reductions. Salary, bonus and/or incentive payments, research stipends, honoraria, and distribution of profits were included in total compensation. Self-employed physicians—those who own or are part owners of their medical practice—generally have higher median incomes than salaried physicians. Earnings vary according to number of years in practice, geographic region, hours worked, and skill, personality, and professional reputation. Self-employed physicians and surgeons must provide for their own health insurance and retirement.
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August 11). Working Conditions [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from
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Very good blog Xavier! It is interesting to see how many years of studying, as well as the extensive education needed in order to become a cardiologist. The main abilities that are required from a cardiologist make it a hard career to achieve. However, seeing their income, and the diversity of the workplaces in which a cardiologist can work in it make it all worth it, without forgetting of course the main reason for becoming a cardiologist which is saving the lives of a lot of people from very serious illnesses.
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