Vascular Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: Vascular surgery is a surgical specialty focusing the arteries and veins that carry blood through the body. Vascular surgeons perform operations to repair damaged arteries and veins and to remove blockages from arteries and veins clogged with plaque or blood clots.

Salary: $357,128

Education: Most vascular surgeons start by earning a bachelor's degree in a science-related field such as physics, biology or chemistry. They then take the United States Medical Licensing Examination. At the end of a fellowship, candidates must pass a final examination from the American Board of Surgery to receive official certification as vascular surgeons.

Reflection: I think I would work as a vascular surgeon. I think it’s a hard job but it seems cool to work as that.