Thoracic Surgeons
This is a form of board certified doctors. A thoracic surgeon is a doctor in the medical field that must complete 5 years at a post-graduate residency. In this industry, the surgeon gives surgeries and operations to help with patient care. Some of the organs they deal with include heart, lungs and esophagus. They help to treat patients with ailments like lung cancer, which would require a lung transplant or operation. The ABTS, or American Board of Thoracic Surgery, is an organization that gives the guidelines for this industry of doctors.
Dermatologists
To work in the field as a dermatologist, you must complete a four year degree in the medical field. The dermatologist is required to treat different infections of the skin, hair and nails. Some growths, like cancer, tumors and moles are also removed by the dermatologist. In order to work as a dermatologist, it is required that they become board certified doctors.
Ob/GYN
OB/GYNs have to attend a medical program for four years, specializing in treating the health of women and pregnant women. They must specialize in medical care and reproductive care (ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc). There is an oral and written exam that must be passed to become a board certified doctor. Some decide to study in specialized areas like female reconstructive surgery.
