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l mean like, being a cardiologist as my main job and film directing as a part-time job. I am currently taking up Mass Communications to prepare me for directing, and planning to double major with Psychology or Biology to prepare me for medicine.

Is it possible?

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Is it possible to become a film director and a cardiologist at the same time

It is definitely possible. You've got to be very good at managing ur time & have a lot of determination. And be smart, but if you're planning to double major, u probably r :)

I do not know if you're planning on attending a film school to further the directing side of ur career, but in addition to med school, film schools r usually two years & r very expensive & competitive.

I've heard that directing major films is a HUGE undertaking that requires a lot of time & devotion, but if you've already established a stable cardiology practice & can arrange periods of time to focus more on directing & less on that, then u should be fine. It is going to take a while to reach that point, though.

Prepare yourself for like 15 years of school! I know cardiology requires at least a 4 year residency, but it will be a very rewarding career.

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Is it possible to become a film director and a cardiologist at the same time

I want to know this as well! But it seems the only way to find out is to try. People will say that it might be impossible because being a doctor will mean long hours but if you're passionate & creative with time management, I think it is feasible. I want to write & produce (directing is not my thing) while being a family doctor. I am not there yet but I am passionate about the idea of helping people (through science & art).

Read this:
http://sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080629/LIFE/106290021/-1/RSSTOP