Thoracic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

     A thoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who performs operations on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. They also repair a leaking tap to remove cancerous tumors from lung to perform a complete heart transplant.

Average Salary: $350,000

Educational Requirements:

     Students are required 13-16 years of education and training, beginning with a bachelor’s degree. They are also required two years of medical school. They are also required four years of college.