This week Jesse Adams, a Cardiologist at Baptist Health (KY) describes his career path and current role including (in chronological order):
- Why he got into this specific role
- His career steps from college to his current role
- An overview of the process and challenges of medical school and the Match program
- His biggest roles and responsibilities
- Areas within cardiology
- The most common things he does and problems he deals with
- What a typical day is like in the office and in the hospital
- His experience in research on biomarkers and why he switched to a more clinical role
- His typical hours
- Factors to consider when choosing what size hospital or practice to join to minimize hours on call
- What he likes and finds challenging about the job
- The nature of the role and social scene at his company
- Opportunities for moving up as a clinician and researcher
- The pay rates during different times during a doctor's career
- Important qualities to have in order to be successful
- General advice for those interested in a similar path
