Your profession: Medical specialist (m/f) - Thoracic surgery
Professional activities
Medical specialists in thoracic surgery diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to parts of the thorax such as the lungs, the bronchial system or the diaphragm.
Fields of work
Medical specialists in thoracic surgery mainly work in hospitals, at clinics attached to institutes of higher education and in specialist medical practices. They may also be employed in medical research or teaching.
The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).