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Best Global Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems in the United States

These are the top universities in the United States for cardiac and cardiovascular systems, based on their reputation and research in the field. Read the methodology »

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Here are the best global universities for cardiac and cardiovascular systems in the United States

Harvard university, columbia university, duke university, icahn school of medicine at mount sinai, stanford university, university of pennsylvania, johns hopkins university, northwestern university, university of washington seattle, university of texas southwestern medical center dallas.

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Founded in 1636, Harvard University is the oldest higher education institution in the U.S. The bulk of Harvard's... Read More

• # 3 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 7 in Best Global Universities

Columbia University is a private institution that was founded in 1754. It is located in the Upper West Side of New York... Read More

• # 4 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 25 in Best Global Universities

Duke University traces its roots back to 1838, though the private institution didn’t receive its current name until... Read More

• # 7 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 46 in Best Global Universities

• # 12 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 3 in Best Global Universities

Stanford University was founded in 1885 and is located in California’s Bay Area, around 30 miles south of San Francisco... Read More

• # 14 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 15 in Best Global Universities

The University of Pennsylvania, also known as Penn, was founded in 1740. The private, Ivy League institution is located... Read More

• # 15 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 10 in Best Global Universities

Johns Hopkins University is a private institution that was founded in 1876. The school has campuses located in and... Read More

• # 16 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 24 in Best Global Universities

Northwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. The university has three campuses – the main... Read More

• # 18 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 6 in Best Global Universities

The University of Washington is a public institution that was founded in 1861. The school's oldest and largest campus in... Read More

• # 22 in Best Universities for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems
• # 133 in Best Global Universities

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Mechanisms & Innovation in Vascular Disease Program Directors: Philip Tsao, PhD, Nick Leeper, MD

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CHIP T32 provides comprehensive, structured training for post MD, PhD or MD/PhD fellows in computational medicine that address several unmet needs outlined by the National Research Council, NHLBI, academia and industry. 

Research Training in Myocardial Biology Program Directors: Daniel Bernstein, MD, Thomas Quertermous, MD, Euan Ashley, MRCP, DPhil

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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Training T32 Program Program Directors: Christopher D. Gardner, PhD, Judith Prochaska, PhD, and Abby King, PhD

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The Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology promotes and advances research collaboration and discussion among investigators with expertise in cardiovascular disease research at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Framingham Study, and other sites.

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How to Become a Cardiologist

December 23, 2014 by Anant Kharod MD 58 Comments

The Early Stages of Becoming a Cardiologist

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If you are reading this article on how to become a cardiologist , you are contemplating on embarking on a long, challenging, and most importantly, fulfilling journey. The path to becoming a cardiologist, believe it or not, begins during undergrad because a career in medicine draws people who are very ambitious, driven, and competitive. This competition grows fiercer as the years progress and therefore it is of utmost importance that you do as well as you can during each stage of your academic life, because it all counts. For more information on the path to becoming a doctor, check out our article on MD vs DO  which explains the different medical degrees available in the US.

Getting into Medical School

Number of years: 3-4

This is the first step in this long process of becoming a cardiologist. An undergraduate degree usually takes three to four years to complete. During this time, it is very important that grades are kept up. There will be several courses that are difficult including organic chemistry, however this pales in comparison to what lies ahead. You will spend many weekends studying and preparing for exams. The better you do in these classes the better the foundation you build, thereby making MCAT preparation easier. As medical school entrance is become more and more competitive it is important that you keep a strong GPA, score highly on the MCAT, and volunteer in a medical related setting.

A Cardiologist’s Route Through Medical School

Number of years: 4  

The first two years of medical school are composed of basic sciences such as classes in pathology, biochemistry and pharmacology after which you will take your first of the medical licensing exams (USMLE Step 1). A rigorous eight-hour exam comprised of more than 300 multiple-choice questions. This exam will be a major determinant of your future career the score used as a benchmark for residency programs to offer or decline you interviews.

During your third year, you will make your transition into the hospital and will apply what you have learned during your first two years. You will rotate through each of the core rotations including Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry. After this is the second licensing exam (USMLE Step 2) taken in your final year of medical school. There is a knowledge aspect to USMLE Step 2, known as Step 2 CK, and a clinical skills aspect to Step 2, known as Step 2 CS. These are two different exams taken on two different days. Each of these exams is eight to nine hours.

Cardiology is a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine, so you need to do an internal medicine residency in order to become a cardiologist. You will apply to various Internal Medicine residency programs during your final year of medical school and will match at a residency where the next step of your training lies. During these four years, it would be wise to find time to do research as well, as this will help your chances at securing a strong Internal Medicine residency and therefore increase your chances of becoming a cardiologist.

Internal Medicine Residency

Number of years: 3

Cardiology is a medical specialty, as opposed to a surgical specialty, so you will be required to complete a three-year internal medicine residency on the road to becoming a cardiologist. During these three years, you will learn to become comfortable with evaluating and managing a wide array of medical conditions prior to specializing in the heart. It is important to match into an Internal Medicine program with the best standing and name as possible, as this will make it easier for you to match into a Cardiology fellowship. Another benefit of training at a well-known residency is that you will have better exposure to leaders in the field of Cardiology who may write your letters of recommendation. You will spend countless hours and weekends taking care of ill patients however you will need to show your genuine interest in becoming a cardiologist by getting involved in various research projects and if possible presenting at conferences or even publishing articles, as the field is very competitive. This will build your CV nicely to set you up for a Cardiology fellowship. You will apply during the beginning of your third year and find out where you have been accepted half was through the third year in residency.

Cardiology Fellowship

Next is general cardiology fellowship where you will continue your journey for another three years. The general cardiology fellowship is where you learn to manage a wide range of cardiac conditions from  coronary artery disease to valvular heart disease to heart failure and others. You will delve into the depths of the field of cardiology and learn to perform procedures such as the heart catheterization and echocardiography. Different fellowships offer different things with some programs stronger in some aspects than others, and one should keep this in mind depending on what kind of career is desired. At this point you are a cardiologist and can have a career managing heart patients, looking after patients in clinic, and performing basic procedures. Some of you will want to specialize further though in to the advanced subspecialties of cardiology as outlined below. Unfortunately this requires even more time training!

Subspecialty Fellowships for Cardiologist

Heart failure fellowship ( 1 year ).

A one year fellowship for those wishing to manage complex heart failure including heart transplant, artificial heart devices, and other forms of heart disease. Heart failure cardiologists will often work very closely with surgeons and deal with very sick patients.

Electrophysiology Fellowship (1-2 years )

This is a one to two year fellowship which includes the management of irregular heart rhythms . These are the Cardiologists who implant devices and pacemakers.

Interventional Cardiology (1-2 years )

This is a one to two year fellowship as well for those who love opening up blocked arteries . If you come to the hospital with a heart attack, these physicians will be your best friends as they have ninety minutes to open your artery up.

Summary of How to Become a Cardiologist

You can see that becoming a Cardiologist takes a lot of time, energy, and effort. It requires, at minimum, 13 years of studying and training after high school, and 10 years after undergrad. I hope this article helps shed some light into what it takes to becoming a Cardiologist and we wish you all success if you embark on your endeavor in joining the ranks. We hope you enjoyed this article on how to become a cardiologist !

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June 8, 2015 at 9:36 pm

This seems like great information to help my brother decide what he wants to do now that he’s in medical school. He knows that he wants to go into medicine, but he isn’t sure what field of medicine he wants to practice. Right now he’s leaning toward going into cardiology, but he’s still very much on the fence about it. I hope that this information will help him make up his mind. The section called “A Cardiologist’s Route Through Medical School” should answer many of his questions. He’s almost done with his first two years of school, so he’s pretty well versed in the basic sciences. Knowing what he’s going to do next year if he chooses to go into cardiology will help him make up his mind. Working in a hospital and applying his knowledge to the work that he’ll be doing there seems right up his alley, so I’m sure that he would enjoy his third year of college should he choose to stay in school for cardiology.

October 19, 2015 at 6:29 pm

Cardiology is one of the more difficult practices in medicine since it mainly deals with the heart. To become a doctor of that caliber takes many more years of studying after you are out of high school. I believe you mentioned somewhere along the line of 13 years, or more. That is a lot of time to be dedicating to school, but it will pay off once you complete all of the schooling.

January 10, 2016 at 12:48 pm

I am very much confused that should i go for cardio or gyne ? or should leave the medical stream because i am currently in class 11 and have plenty of time to decide for my future so should i go for it ? or drop it ! please give suggestions !

February 11, 2016 at 6:29 pm

well, its hard as hell so if you don’t absolutely love it you will quit. Comeing from a chemical engineer turned pre med

December 13, 2016 at 3:52 pm

Its very easy to say that you have lot of time to decide .But it is not .Think before quitting how well you look in a white coat

June 11, 2017 at 5:15 am

White coat doesn’t worth to take ur whole life away

September 16, 2017 at 11:49 am

March 10, 2018 at 10:27 am

Do what your soul says … I am suggesting you that just go for it …!! Even my dream or goal is to become a Cardiologist …!!

September 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm

Girl power? that’s good i wish to be a cardiologist too never change

September 16, 2018 at 1:16 pm

I suggest you to go for cardio only if you are good at medicine

June 11, 2019 at 10:41 pm

Soo its being 3 years since you asked this question… what are u doing now? What u chose? Hope u not chose to drop!

October 22, 2019 at 4:00 am

Yessss newer what you did. Because I’m the situation right NOW ?

January 10, 2016 at 12:56 pm

if any suggestions then do mail me at [email protected]

January 30, 2016 at 9:21 am

aditi Hi, I am glad to see all the reply’s and mine dream was to be a cardiologist. When I was in fourth standard from there I said to my parents that I will also go in medical science.Now I am excited to grow up faster and get in the science side and after that my dreams come true.I wanrt to know what shoud I do subjects to go in the feild of medical science.

January 20, 2016 at 6:53 pm

Im a grade 11 student and im looking forward to become a cardiologist.i want to know what should i study very hard ib order to keep my dreams.

February 3, 2016 at 10:31 am

can one still be having training at age 14 and also can there be a promotion so the years will be shorter

March 31, 2016 at 6:52 pm

does anyone know the education differences between non-invasive and invasive?

April 1, 2016 at 5:59 am

Interventional cardiologists would need 1-2 years of extra fellowship, sometimes more if delving in to complex structural heart intervention.

January 2, 2017 at 6:32 am

Hello I’m a Nigerian student and in ss1. I want to study cardiology. Which is the best university to study cardiology in Nigeria

April 8, 2016 at 10:49 pm

Im a degree nurse in Swaziland, is it possibl that I can be a cardiologist as it is my outmost wish.

September 25, 2018 at 9:54 pm

Yes….you can as another eSwatini young girl in grade 11 who wishes to be a cardiologist …it’s quite encouraging to see another Swati girl with the same goal ??#eSwatini girls power

April 11, 2016 at 1:28 pm

Hi, I’m Mphoyamodimo Baratedi a Third Year Student in Health Information Management, I was asking if can it be possible for me to start a journey of being a cardiologist after I finish my Honors Degree since in the program there is Human Biology 1(where we dealt with Human Anatomy and Physiology) and Human Biology2(where we dealt with medicine coding and Pharmacology),can I be able to pursue Cardiology?

May 10, 2016 at 5:30 pm

What are the best schools to start and finish cardiology fellowships?

May 24, 2016 at 7:52 am

Can I prepare for cardio from class 9 as I want that I have no pressure on my head when the the time comes? If yes, that what can I study for preparations, only ncert books or else, and what should I take maths in class 11?

July 30, 2016 at 8:36 am

That’s re-assuring but how is the pay standard of a cardiologist worldwide? Ruthsam Uganda

August 4, 2016 at 5:16 am

right now i m in 11th standard and i want to be a cardiologist but it seems very difficult . which books or what do u prefer so that it would be easy for me to clear any competitive exams after 12th and can a average student crack NEET?

September 13, 2016 at 6:59 am

Hi, I’m a medical student in Bangladesh. If I can keep my current pace, I will hopefully be able to start Cardiology residency training within 5 years. I mainly want to know two things about the fellowship subspecialties mentioned here.

1. Is it possible to do multiple fellowships like Interventional cardiology and electrophysiology ? 2. What is the level of difficulty of the procedures they perform compared to regular surgery ?

November 16, 2021 at 12:04 pm

Doing two speciality is also my dream but it seems too challenging n calls for more time

October 4, 2016 at 2:43 am

I had a question on my mind do i get to work as a dr inbetween those 13-15 years and actually have a job. And if yes at what year exactly. Thank you.

November 20, 2016 at 1:48 am

I am a 11th student . Cracking neet would help to become a cardiologist ? What are the studies to be taken for Cardiogogist

December 20, 2016 at 10:28 am

I am in grade 11 this year and have been promoted to grade 12 next year(2017) and i must admit that this article was very helpful and inspiring in a way. It enlightened me on things i was not fully aware off, it opened my eyes and made me realize that i need to pull up my socks and work extremely hard if i want to pursue my goal of becoming a cardiologist. This article has also made me realize the fact that this journey i will embark on will not be an easy one but with hard work and perseverance it will be a successful one.

thank you very much for the information 🙂

January 10, 2018 at 7:46 am

Thank you to, for inforing us i also have to wrk hard this is for life.

February 10, 2017 at 5:14 pm

I’m starting on my career as a Cardiologist. I was wondering does the college I go to affect my admittance into medical school?

April 26, 2017 at 8:50 pm

well its my mother’s dream for me to be a cardialogist…and im looking forward to it…no matter how long it takes be it 13 or 20 ….i must be one …thanks for the help

June 4, 2017 at 9:57 am

Hi, i am Bentil Michael; i am in SHS 2 in Ghana(west Africa) it is my passion to save life , can i continue my school in the USA to study cardiology after completing my senior high school in Ghana?

December 10, 2017 at 1:32 pm

The message is very important to any one willing to be a cardiologist.I’m very grateful for I now know what it takes,costs and pays to become a cardiologist.I’m a Kenyan in High School and I know my passion,hardwork and determination to become a cardiologist will one day be fulfilled and give back to the global society

December 25, 2017 at 7:35 pm

I am student going to do the o level examination…My only aim is to become a cardiologist.but I do have a smalll query… How many years does it completely take for becoming an cardio surgeon after doing the o levels????I am so confused with this..pls. can anyone give me the answer for this question..

Pls. Reply to my mail adress for thus question [email protected]

January 4, 2018 at 10:14 am

whilst studying do I get to work part time in a hospital and earn something? I’m very worried about studying for 13 full years still depending on my parents for money and other personal necessities.

June 15, 2018 at 6:16 pm

Once you are in your general IM residency, you will receive pay. Pay varies by hospital, year, specialty, etc., so look into that.

August 28, 2018 at 6:56 pm

like i wanted to know how long does it take and is it hard in school when living on campus and paying for all your classes and things and how you stay focus and things

February 3, 2018 at 1:24 pm

How many years would it take after MBBS to become a heart surgeon

March 2, 2018 at 1:29 pm

I’m only in 10 and I already know what I wanna be which is a cardiologist, and I know that it will take me some years but I’m up for that challenge. I really want to become successful in life and not be a disappointment.

December 14, 2018 at 5:32 am

Cn you please help me am confuse i don’t know which subjects i should choose in grade10

March 12, 2018 at 5:14 pm

I really like how you talked about learning to perform heart catheterization and echocardiography during your cardiology fellowship. Knowing my cardiologist will have specialized training and a breadth of procedures under his or her belt is a relief. My family has a history of heart issues, so I thank you for telling us about some of these doctors looking into further specializations and advanced subspecialties.

May 10, 2018 at 4:56 am

Hi! I’m Nunpuii and I am about to face an interview for standard 11 and I am seriously nervous. I really really want to be a cardiologist and after reading this article I feel very excited but the fact that I am not really a competitive person is a real drawback. Please give me some advice on how to fulfil my dreams as I have absolutely indecisive about which medical institution I should try after high school.Please.

May 15, 2018 at 6:10 am

Thanks for sharing information tips here.I am always searching tips over the internet. These day we did not get health environment so we have to fit ourself. Thanks once again for posting such valuable post. Keep posting. Thanks for sharing.

June 14, 2018 at 8:39 pm

hi am honest christopher i realy want to study cardiology but thy yrs are to much,please is their cusre one can read less than this cardiology please i need some advise

June 18, 2018 at 11:02 am

Well please tell me if I complete my MBBS at age 28 then how many years it will take for me to become a successful cardiologist?? Waiting for your earliest reply

June 18, 2018 at 11:03 am

Even internship is included in it…

December 10, 2018 at 2:54 pm

this article was very informational on cardiology because when i grow up i want to be a cardiology because my grandpa died from a heart failure when i was 10 and i want to help people with their hearts. now that i now how many years and what to study i am really looking forward to go into cardiology.

January 15, 2019 at 6:05 am

I wonder if u tell me about the subjects which we should focus more from grade10 for cardiologist. It would be easy to me.

November 5, 2019 at 4:51 am

Thank you doctor. These information was very helpful for me to make my mind of becoming a Cardiologist. Thank you.

November 5, 2019 at 4:54 am

Is MBBS enough to do Cardiology. Plz give me a reply.

November 30, 2021 at 8:08 am

These information was very helpful for me to make my mind of becoming a Cardiologist. Thank you. This is really great article.

November 30, 2021 at 8:14 am

This is really great article. The information is so true about Cardiology. Its enough for me to change my mind to became a cardiologist. Thank you so much !

December 6, 2021 at 3:43 am

I am currently in high school, 11th grade, in Malawi, and being in the medicine field has always been my dream, as years passed by and I got to know more about the medicine field, I made a final decision on becoming a cardiac surgeon. This article has been more than helpful,now I know how much of hard work and dedication I need to put in. Once again, thank you very much.

December 6, 2021 at 3:44 am

I am currently in high school, 11th grade, in Malawi, and being in the medicine field has always been my dream, as years passed by and I got to know more about the medicine field, I made a final decision on becoming a cardiac surgeon. This article has been more than helpful,now I know how much of hard work and dedication I need to put in. Once again, thank you very much..

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The strengths of the program include the existing depth of interest and expertise in cardiovascular disease epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, as well as the enthusiasm, commitment, and experience in training and mentorship of the Program Director ( Dr. Elizabeth Selvin ), Program Co-director ( Dr. Casey Rebholz ) and program faculty. Many trainees are based in the  Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research  and are mentored by individuals active in both population-based and clinical research. Among other outstanding collaborations, the program benefits from close ties with the Johns Hopkins University divisions of General Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Endocrinology.

Tuition and stipend funding for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral trainees (Masters after MD, or another degree or research after a PhD) is available on a merit basis through an NIH training program for US citizens or permanent residents. 

Publications of the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Training Program Training grant support should be acknowledged whenever appropriate (papers, presentations, CV). The recommended text for papers is: Dr. Smith was supported by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute grant T32HL007024, or this study was supported by grant T32HL007024.

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King's college london, university of london.

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Two people fell approximately 20 feet after leaning on a railing that gave way outside the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Larsen Hall, according to Cambridge Police Department spokesperson Robert Goulston.

A crowd of more than 300 was gathered on Appian Way, in the center of the Ed School’s campus, for a block party that followed HGSE’s Class Day ceremonies in Radcliffe Yard. The incident prompted an ambulance, four Cambridge fire trucks, and several Harvard University Police Department and Cambridge Police Department cars to respond to the scene.

HUPD spokesperson Steven G. Catalano wrote in a statement that first responders were “dealing with a medical situation resulting from injuries.”

The extent of the injuries were not immediately clear, but Goulston wrote in an email that both individuals were conscious when they were taken from the scene.

Goulston wrote that CPD “helped with a medical assist report” but that HUPD was handling the situation, which took place on Harvard property.

Following the incident, Securitas and HGSE staff directed the crowds toward Gutman Hall, away from the DJ booth and food stations initially set up outside Larsen Hall.

Two people at the HGSE celebrations said they heard screams and a commotion, though there was no formal announcement about the incident and the festivities continued largely undisturbed after the crowd shifted away from Larsen Hall.

The railing that gave way was lying on the ground level of the building along with shards of glass from a broken window panel on the side of the building.

—Staff writer Asher J. Montgomery contributed reporting.

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—Staff writer Cam N. Srivastava can be reached at [email protected] . Follow him on X @camsrivastava .

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