Cardiologists

SOC Code: 29-1212

Cardiologistss administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.

AI-Proof Score: 85.8Very High
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Median Salary

$84,400

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Job Growth

4.1%

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Training Time

Extensive preparation (4+ years)

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Job Zone

Zone 5 / 5

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Training Cost

~$80,000

Common Tasks

  • Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.
  • Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
  • Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
  • Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
  • Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Cardiologists — AI-Proof Careers