Pulmonary Medical Physician Duties and Responsibilities: They examine and diagnose diseases and disorders of the lungs. They study and treat respiratory diseases. Salary: $165,033- $368,918 Education: To become a pulmonary medical physician you need to complete residency training in medicine, two years of fellowship training in pulmonology. Demand or Need for this particular career: Degree in medicine and have to be licensed to practice. Reflection: I would like to be a pulmonary medical physician because it sounds interesting.