Cardiologists

Most healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and technologists, graduate from their respective programs with a significant amount of student loan debt. In fact, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), 76-89% of medical school graduates had an average of over $203,000 in education debt – and that’s just for med school,

You’ve made it through med school, residency, fellowship, and that first job. But it’s still important to continue professional networking to keep your career strong. As a busy interventional cardiologist, you can default to being heads down with your cath lab team most days, and that can lead to career tunnel vision. Instead, you should

Interventional cardiology is a field that requires continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies. And those who don’t keep up with the latest advancements in the field risk being left behind. “Our specialty is device-based, and those devices are evolving all the time,” explains interventional cardiologist Nishant Kalra, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASE, RPBI. “Once you’re

The great success of the cath lab team is due to its ability to work so well together as a collaborative group. If you’re struggling with your current cath lab team, or want to see how you can improve your own performance, here are some best practices to keep in mind! Key Roles of a

When it comes time to apply for your first job out of fellowship, how will you stand out from other fellowship-trained interventional cardiologists and get the attention of a recruiter or hiring manager?       More than 350 cardiologists enter interventional cardiology fellowship programs each year, according to the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). With

A recent survey found that cardiology fellows-in-training who aren’t choosing interventional cardiology as a subspecialty say it’s because of the field’s “uncontrollable or unpredictable lifestyle” and “poor work-life balance.” But what if it didn’t have to be that way? Early-career cardiologists need adequate time to start and nurture healthy families, while mid-career cardiologists require flexibility

Cardiology and anesthesiology clinicians have several employment options. They can be employed by a hospital, go into private practice, or work for a locum tenens agency. Those who work with VitalSolution have a fourth option that combines travel with long-term stability and work-life balance. VitalSolution-Anesthesiology and VitalSolution-Cardiology, one of the country’s largest independent interventional cardiology

It’s not a secret that working in medicine can be stressful. Cardiologists are a classic example of medical professionals with multiple demands, especially those that work in a hospital setting. They often face high morbidity and mortality, excessive workload, busy schedules, and tedious clerical work. A recent Medscape survey found that 42% of cardiologists are

A mentor is often the first person in your career who will show you how to be a leader, guide you through difficult decisions, and help you find solutions to problems. Dr. Jasdeep Dalawari, cardiologist and Regional Chief Medical Officer at VitalSolution, defines a mentor as “being a person who teaches and offers help and

Many physicians fresh out of residency or fellowship seek positions with large, established cardiac programs to make their mark. But for many physicians and cardiac catheterization lab leaders, it’s in the small towns across the country where they’re making the largest impact. A Closer Look at Small-Town America Sixty million people – or 20 percent

Insider Intel: Tips for Getting Started with CardioSolution Interested in working with CardioSolution but not sure what to expect? We sat down with two of our recruiting managers to get some insider knowledge about the hiring process—and what you can do to expedite it. CardioSolution is a physician-led group that brings heart care to underserved