thoracic surgeon

Duties and responsibilities:Cardiothoracic surgeons can further focus on surgically treating illnesses in children or adults.

salary: $400,000

educational requirements:According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, there are four steps to becoming a general thoracic surgeon: completion of any four-year degree (provided the coursework meets the prerequisites for entrance into medical school), four years in medical school, five years in a surgical residency program, and two to three years of advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery.