The healthcare industry is hot - medical careers have made "Best of" lists in numerous career sites and publications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has also found the healthcare industry to be at the top of the list for job growth. But which jobs are the best of the best in healthcare? I've put together a list of top medical jobs, based on current statistics, combined with my experience with some of these careers as a medical recruiter and career advisor.

Some jobs have made the list due to income, others due to job growth and demand, and other jobs made the list due to quality of life and work flexibility. Some made the list due to a combination of these factors.

What are your thoughts and ideas about the best medical careers? Many "top jobs" lists are based solely on yearly earnings, or only on BLS statistics; my aim was to provide a list that adds some "real life" perspective from hundreds of medical professionals I speak with each month. Hopefully this list of best health careers will help you with some initial key career decisions, and set you on the right path to great success with your health career.