Donât Let the Stomach Bug Ruin Your Sports Tournament. The family trip to see our children play in a sports tournament has become almost as American as apple pie. Yet recent news reports demonstrate the fun of these events can be destroyed by the infamous norovirus (aka stomach bug).
To become a cardiologist, a medical degree from an accredited  medical school such as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)  degree, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, or aâ¦ Bachelor of  Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree must be earned.
Education Requirements. The educational process to become a cardiac surgeon is one of the longest in the medical field. Cardiac surgeons must complete four years of college, four years of medical school, a 5-year general surgery residency and a 2-3 year specialized cardio or cardiothoracic fellowship.Surgeons who wish to specialize further in pediatric cardiology or heart transplant surgeries may require additional training.ll cardiac surgeons must be certified in surgery by the American Board of Medical Specialists before seeking further certification for cardiothoracic surgery. Accomplished cardiac surgeons may be elected to the American College of Cardiology and earn the Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) designation.