What makes a good cardiologist?
TG: A good cardiologist is first and foremost a good doctor. You have to read up and be abreast of the data and practise medicine that is evidence based and guideline based. Good doctors should know their area inside out and get up each day to do something useful. MT: Cardiology is a specialty that sits on the cusp between medicine and surgery. There are a lot of practical aspects to the specialty. I have always said that you need to be a golfer with a good memory. This means a degree of hand-eye coordination, a memory to pass exams, and good decision making to guide you through what are often life threatening situations.
