Careers Explained

Cardiologist at Baptist Health - Jesse Adams' Experience

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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
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    Careers ExplainedBy Heidi Meyer