How long does it take to become a cardiologist? Maybe I can do it.
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"4 years of college, 4 years of med school, 3 years of internal medicine, 3 years of cardiology, 1-2 years of subspecialty training. Yes, you can do it."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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