Anesthesiologist Job Description, Career as an Anesthesiologist, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job

OK first off im a highschool student just looking into this field. I have a friend who is actually an anesthesiologist and he says this is a great field. People, Bill might not have succeeded but he did what a lot of people arent willing to do, he tried. One thing that kinda caught my eye was the paycheck but in reality its going to be less after the government gets done with ur bills. This job intrests me because i have always been intrested in the medical field. if you have any advice please give me some.
Thanks, Jake.

To Whom it may concern,

I am a first-year college student and I am interested in the dentistry career. I am seeking a female dentist so I could have an interview with her. I want to know about her and how she has gone through this career (her reasons of going into this career, her experience while going through this career, etc.) Thank you for your time.

Bill's not really being bitter, he's being realistic. It's something that everyone should know before starting the long journey to becoming an anesthesiologist.

It's A LOT of school, money, risk, and time, so if you're going into it for the money you'll end up miserable.

Those four years in med school and four years as a resident will be your whole life, so don't expect to enjoy your youth like every other 23 year old. Not only is school expensive, but doctors (anesthesiologists especially) are very susceptible to being sued and losing their jobs. Doctors get sued often, it's a reality you should come to accept before going into that field.

A lot of people just think "Oh, I'm good at science, I should go to med school and make tons of money" but that's not the reality of it. Truth is, like Bill said you won't have time to spend all of that money, so if you're just in it for the money you'll end up very unhappy. You need to LOVE helping others and LOVE medicine to be good at what you do.

Ask yourself if you'd still want to be a doctor if they only got $30,000 a year. If the answer is no, reevaluate your life.

Hello, everybody. I received a B.A. in Biology from The Johns Hopkins University and I am currently attending the Yale School of Medicine. I am going to specialize in the field of Psychiatry. I'd just like to say that if you aspire to become a physician/medical specialist, it takes a lot of work. You can't just do it for the money, especially if you are taking on the role of a surgeon or an anesthesiologist. You must be dedicated to the field. If you want to make an QUICK, EASY $300,000, go work as a LAWYER or start a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS... Medical school is not the place for you. When one is an anesthesiologist, one CANNOT be prone to stress, even when in an extremely stressful environment and one must cope with the fact that one's actions could save someone's life or potentially end it. Picking a medical career isn't like going to go pick some fresh fruit from the local grocery store. It is a BIG choice! If you have ANY hesitation about going into this field, you should NOT go into it. I wish I could make this comment for optimistic, but I cannot, due to the gravity of the issue. Hopefully, you will all make the right personal decisions! Good luck with any future ventures!

Hello,my names Joey and I'm a senior in High School. I ve been looking forward to going into the medical field as a career and anesthesiology is one of my options but i was wondering what is a good if not the best college to attend to go into this field?

hello, my names is Baylee. Im currently a Middle School student and soon to be a High School Freshman. I would love to be involved in this sort of profession. I am in all Pre-ap classes and participate in all available extra-curriculaur activities. my plan in life is to be able to provide for my family like my mother has struggled so hard to do. I want more than anything to specialize in any medical field. I would prefer one of such honor. I believe I have the abilities to accel at this profession. I would like to know more information about the cost of the education and training. Also the best school to attend for one looking to not only accel but have the potential to be the best.

Hi, i have just recently decided to pursue a career as a anesthesioloist. i am really interrested with this career, but i do have alot of other stuff i do now during the week. such as church, sports, etc. any suggestions? Please send me a email with responses!

im in my second year of medical school. let me first off by sayiing if your not at the top of your graduating class your chances of entering an anesthesiology residency is slim to none. anesthesiology is 3rd haredest specialty to be in. good luck

Anesthesiology is something I have been wanting to pursue since my elementary school days. I'm in 10th grade now, and I am still interested in studying anesthesiology and going into medical school. I am willing to take all of the crap that comes with it too, only because when I put my mind to something, regardless of how long it will take, I know I can accomplish it. I currently volunteer at my local hospital, and so watching doctors and nurses firsthand have only convinced me more-so that I really want to pursue this profession.

Okay, so Bill...you're an idiot. The REALITY of it is, is as long as you're willing to do the work, you're sacrifices will be well worth it when you're in this field.

I'm in the military and currently in Medical school. After I finish my 4 years I fully plan on going back to school for this speciality.

I joined the military because med. school IS very expensive and I couldn't do it on my own.

Most of the advice on this is really good and I would advise people to take alot of it.

Ignore the bitter negative advice you may find on here. From the sound of it, Bill probably invested alot of time and money attempting to go far in his medical career and failed. Now he's just bitter and drowing in his own self pitty and wants to discourage anyone else from successfully accomplishing what he failed miserably at.

As long as you go into this knowing that you'll need to work hard and go at it with everything you've got, you can do it. And while yes, for 4 years you'll be working long hours for little pay, you have to realize that you need to learn how to crawl before you can walk. Other people had to go through the same thing...and look at them now. They're exactly where they want to be. You're hard work will pay off and I encourage anyone who is interested in getting into this field to go for it 100%.

hey i was researching about this career and i was wonder what is the difference between an anesthesiologist and a CRNA. ma parents are pushing towards the CRNA as it involves less money for them. but for some reason i stil wanna be a doctor so i just want to be well informed before i go off to college next year.

Hey JD I'm in Middle School and I've always known that a high paying job as some sort of doctor was the one for me so I looked into anesthesiology. The way that Bill guy puts it it sounds like he's one of those punks that got thrown out of med school for some stupid reason. Thanks for the info and the encouragement JD you rock!

Hi everyone.. I'm grant and i go to central high school. I'm number 20 in my class and my gpa is a 4.615. I was just wondering for any of those out there who have been accepted into harvard or to Johns Hopkins, what did it take? And what all did you do to get accepted into a great school like that.. I'm in student council, NHS, and HOSA (our health science club at our school) but i dont know what else to do to be able to put on a college resume so i could even apply for Harvard or any top college of that caliber. If you could just let me know that would mean alot. Thank you for your time.



Grant

heii ppl...i just wanted to tell u guys that ur comments are very helpful to not just me but the other ppl that are wanting to be in this medical filed u guys gave me more hope of doing this.. thnkx a lot it was helpful:)..

im starting my sophomre year in high school and yeah u guys might think im very young to even be planning my futuer,but im very intrested in being a anesthesiologist.im a very hardworing and devoting person i go hard at what i do..for those people that are in that medical field i just wanted to know if u guys can tell me some ups and downs of it.and also recommendations of what classes to take in my high school im very looking fwrd to this so if i guys can help me out a bit thankz i will appriciate everything and ill take ur words into consideration..

hello everyone i am a thirteen year old who aspires to be an anesthesiologist and i think that this infomation is very good and made me want to pursuit this career even more and i feel that i fit the descripton of what an anesthesiologist is and i can't wait till i fulfill my dream of being somewhere in the medical feild and also if there is anyone that is an anesthesiologist here i woul dlike some additional info on what your job is like and if you enjoy it. Thank you.

I recently began career planning in high school and please just here me out before you decide that I'm just an over enthusiastic high school girl. I've been looking at my options and anesthesiology seems quite appealing but could someone advise me on the following:

1) What are the general working hours for anesthesiologists.

2) How do anesthesiologists balance work and family life especially those who are mothers.

Thanks, this advice would be really helpful.

heres some advice for those of you that are still in high school or middle school and interested in anesthesiology. its a long road and a lot of school and studying, so i'll map it out for you.



first off, work hard and get good grades in high school to get into a good college (not a community college, but any regular college is fine).



next you're in college for 4 years. you'll pick a major, anything thats interesting to you, and do your pre-med classes in addition.



then take the MCAT exam before you graduate from college. if you get good grades through college and on the MCAT, then you have a good chance of getting into medical school. thats the next step - medical school.



so then you go to medical school for 4 years. you'll take 3 exams called the USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 before you can be a licensed doctor. Once you have finished medical school and these exams, you can apply for a residency in ANESTHESIOLOGY!



The anesthesiology residency is like training for 4 years, where you get paid very little for a lot of work.



When you're done with the residency, then you're officially an anesthesiologist and you can work in a hospital and make tons of money!



so to sum it up:

4 years of high school

4 years of college

4 years of medical school

4 years of residency in anesthesiology

and you're done!



good luck!

Wow, most people are just glazing over the solid advice from med students and actual anesthesiologists. Medicine is tough to get into, and even tougher to stay in. Anytime you see a big salary for a Doctor you KNOW there was tremendous effort and sacrifice needed to get to that position and to do the job well. If you go in just for the money, you will suffer dearly. Look at the typical work hours of all these high paying fields. How much of that $300,000 (well it's much less after taxes and insurance premiums) will you enjoy when you are working 60 hours a week and getting called into work at all times of the night? Oh, lets not forget about the thousands of dollars you'll own in loans and the 80-100 hour work weeks you'll be suffering through during residency while getting paid below minimum wage when you convert pay to hours worked.

99% of you wont go into this field. Welcome to reality.

Hi I really enjoyed reading the current stat on becoming an anesthesiologist. To be honest at first I wanted to become a psychiatrist because I really felt the urge to do a career in which i would help people but really now I decided the best type of work [[field]] you could get into is the medical field. Yes the pay is high and its a very interesting way of learning the whole view and everything about the anestheics but I really want to go into the line of work to serve others and give others hope that they shouldn't be afraid to feel better. =0

my moms been pressuring me to be an anestesiologists and i was considering it..until i learned about the education part. this job is the highest paying medical job and im all about the money but to tell the truth i cant stand school..(im a junior in high school.16) im just trying to get out of school and fly through college if i have to stay in another like 6 years to be an anestesiologists..then i cant do it..people say its a stressful job and i just dont have the patients...i think im going to stick with the 3rd highest paying job an obstetrician

Hi, I'm going to sacramento state university to get my bachelors in biology. I will then go to medical school and then anesthesiologist for four years. All I can say that if you are a dedicated person then never give up. And yes medical school is very competitive but what other degree isn't so don't let that word scare any one off. Just keep following your dreams.

For all of the people who say that you dont grow up wanting this career you are wrong because i have for a long time oh and fyi it is not about the money yeah its good but it is about your passion for this field but not only that a passion for all medicine i love it and would not even attempt any other type of job

Okay, I've read a ton of comments about saying that I'm too young to even be thinking about this. But if you think about it, to get accepted into those nice brochure colleges, you gotta make sure of the high school classes you choose. So I'm gonna dive into this anyway. I'm not sure yet on whether this is the right career path for me. So please, enlighten me on the really important things I have to consider. I don't care about how hard it is. I don't care how long it takes, as long as I know it pays off in the end. Please give me some reassurance or detterent points to consider. Most of the comments here are right about my motives though so I would appreciate it if they were not repeated in response, should someone ever respond to this. I'm only in it for the money. And I honestly do not care whether I like the job, the studying, or the hours; as long as the pay's worth it. So please help me determine whether this is the most logical course I can possibly take. Thank you for your help and/or your time.

For those who read these comments dont be scared. These are people who talk about there hardships, and doubts. Yes, becoming and Anesthesiologist is extremely time consuming and difficult. But with hardwork, motivation and dedication you will go far. I am a sophomore in College and i am just deciding this is exactly what i want to do. Nothing in the medical field is easy. Medicine has to be a passion. But live your dreams, you only have one life to live. Live it to the Fullest, and everything else will fall in place. ♥ Dios de Bendiga!!

Hello all! My name is Kenneth. I am what some would call a "reformed knucklehead." I graduated high school in 1996, earned my AS degree in business in 1999, and since then, have done absolutely nothing but screw around and pile on debt. However, now being newly single and 31 years old, I am re-visiting my childhood dream of becoming an anesthesiologist. I have been claiming this as my career since the 2nd grade. I guess my question is...is it too late for me? Would it be unrealistic for me to commit to such a rigorous educational process knowing that I would, in essence, be a 42 year old rookie out of school? Any constructive criticism is welcomed. Thanks

I am a sophomore in college right now, and I am staying in a Health Professions Residential Hall. Almost everyone I know/talk to are going into the Health Field, or if not, something into the science field which requires a Masters degree. I, myself, find that I am in between choices for a career. On one hand, being an anesthesiologist, or any kind of doctor sounds appealing, (the charactes from Grey's Anatomy come to mind, LOL.) and I love working with people and trying to make them feel better. But on the other hand, I am female and want to have a family. (Not to say that males don't...) In the end, I guess I will have to find a way to reconsile that, because I already have a large family (eleven brothers and sisters), and I will feel weird if I am ever married and have no children to drive me insane! LOL. However, I take reassurance from the fact that if I am not blessed to have a family because of my strict schedule, I can still touch many people's lives...and I can always have my future neices and nephews over my house to drive me insane instead!! XD

HI! My name is Ally, and I am i grade 7. I really, really want to be an anesthesiologist!!! I have been dreaming about this for a really long time, and i have a couple of questions. (1) What universities are the most practical for someone that wants to become an anesthesiologist?
(2) How often do anesthesiologists kill the patient and end up being sued? (3) Is the stress and time consumption hard to handle?

Thank you very much! This means ALOT to me!

Please, please, please students who are in high school and middle school stop thinking about becoming an anesthesiologist at that point. It is very high aspirations as well as wayyy too far in advance. If anything, think about becoming a "doctor". As stated, you have a significant amount of schooling in front of you, and what you think is "hard" now will be far different from what you think is "hard" in the future. A 4.0 GPA in middle school or highschool means zippo in comparison to college, let alone to medical school. It's alright to dream, as it is to become a fighter pilot or astronaut. Perhaps not as difficult as those fields, medicine is not for everyone -- and the money isn't as good as it looks. To a poster prior, "Havard" and "Johns Hopkins" are very difficult to get into as a undergraduate, and even more so for medical school. You may want to learn how to spell Johns Hopkins prior to applying.



But best of luck, I have 2 years left in medical school after graduating highschool 10 years ago.I still don't know what I want to specialize in, let alone 16 years ago that I knew I wanted to be an Anesthesiologist.



Good luck...

i was just wanting to know, what is the typical schedule of an anesthesiologist? i am in 5th grade and we just had career day so now i have to do a project over my job and i cant find the job schedule. it is a requirement for my project so please help me. thanks!

I'm 15 years old and a sophomore in high school and I am doing a career speech on anesthesiology. This field of work really seems interesting to me and would love to know some of the ups and downs of this job. Also what type of fringe benfits this job has or if that depends on where you work. I would also be interested to know if anyone has an idea how well people in this field will be doing in the future do to the economy.

i was wondering (i'm in 7th grade) what are the requirments to be a anesthesiologist and what comes before med school and all of that? also what college should i go to to get this job?? thank you ever so much!! really!!!

hi! i'm looking to FINALLY finish my college education and have been debating between anesthesiology or phlobotomy. i already have my AA degree and am fully aware that i still have several years ahead of me for a medical degree. would someone in either one of these fields please contact me?? i have questions that need answering before i seriously head down the road of medicine. it's a degree that requires lots of time and energy...not to mention money...and i want to make sure i've got every major question answered before making that turn towards medicine. thanks in advance!! :)

Hey I'm in 7th grade and i totally know this is super duper early to be deciding what type of career i want but at least it will give me quite a bit of time to decide. So could someone send me an email or something containing the answers to the following questions:

1- how much of that $321,686 paycheck do you actually get to keep?

2- should i still be considering it because obama is trying to make healthcare free or whatever like some schools, since that would dramatically affect my pay?

3- on a scale of 1-10, how stressful are anesthesiologists at the end of each day?

4- is it worth all of the schooling?

5- how often do anesthesiologists accidently kill people and get sued?

so could someone answer these and get back to me soon? thanks

...I'm currently attending California State University, Sacramento..and not to be rude..but everyone that is 16 and below in here really needs to just focus on now..your plans will change so many times, and you guys are probably just excited off of the avg. 375K salary..but if you do the math..after only taxes you make 240K then you have malpractice insurances. Plus becoming an Anesthesiologist requires 4 yrs college for a Bachelors, then 4 years of Medical School for a M.D., Masters degree, and then a four year residency in which you get paid pennies compared to how much you work. If you're a female especially, think about whats more important...family or work?

I just want to say, all the people who log into this page to LOOK at what it has to say about anesthesiology, let alone leave a comment about it, must have some kind of interest in the subject. Leaving stupid comments with words that are not even words or not spelled right just shows your lack of education. Your bitter words and discouragement to enter the medical field is obviously just because you unaccomplished in your own life with the payment and/or satisfaction with the career you have chosen, if you even have, OR you are not content with the money MY tax dollars are paying for you to get a check from the state. Do something productive with your time and stop trying to diminish other peoples motivation and desire to do something positive with themselves.

For anyone interested in Anesthesiology, the FIRST thing you need to do is get into medical shool, which is a difficult task in of itself. Once in medical school, you can get hands-on experience in Anesthesia and other medical fields to decide what is best for you. As a graduating medical student entering Anesthesia, I can assure you that the first step is deciding if you want to become a medical doctor and THEN deciding what medical field you wish to persue.

Would u say that is is a good job to get into? i am only 14 years old and i would like to know the ups and downs of becoming an anesthesiologist, and to see if this career is a right choice for me

everything that people have siad is very true if u make one little mistake and the patient feels discomfort or dies then u get ur butt sued off and when u add up all the taxes about 65% of ur paycheck is gone its a lot of schooling u dont get any sleep and they stil expect u to be pleasant and perfect (11+ yrs)and TONS of hardwork it can litterally break u with all of the competiton and many people just quit but if u want to go for it then good luck

Hey everyone.. I am 19 years old and dropped out of college.. I have always been a good student and maintained a 3.5 gpa. I would say to anyone who wants to go to college start at a community college and just take simple classes. I made the mistake of going to a private school and paying 30,000 for 18 credits. I changed my major 4 times. You need time and experiance in a field before you go pay for it. If you want to be a doctor volenteer in a hospital and see if you can talk to some people in the hospital and see if its for you. Simple classes can get you far. They are cheep and credits you need. all that matters is having a degree at least get a associates in a general business. And take your time with a job. Who knows maybe your job will pay for it.

I'm a senior in high school, and i'm currently doing a research project for my english class. we are supposed to interview someone from our desired career field and i was wondering if anyone knew a site where i could contact an anesthesiologist, since im not sure if this would be a good reason to get in contact with any ASA members.

I am an AP student and am looking to pursue a career in the medical field I have dreamed about become an anesthesiologist but have left my doors open to many other careers just in case it doesn't work out for me this page was very helpful to choosing a major for college I am only a sophomore in high school but will be graduating in my junior year.

I do agree with the people who have said that i might be to young to choose a career and I do realize that it might not work out the way i planned but I also think they should remember that you can do anything you put your mind to and for the people who want to be an anesthesiologist remember to even be considered for some schools in this career you have to have at least a 3.5 GPA .

So just don't do it for the cash. It's unlikely you will pocket >$200K as an anesthesiologist. High tax bracket folks pay 35% of their income, at present. This doesn't include state tax, social security, medicare. Expect 45-50% of your salary to be taken from you. This does not include malpractice insurance either. With Obama-care, who knows what will happen to taxes. Reimbursement for procedures/medical care rendered continues to diminish or stagnate relative to inflation. The neighborhood neurosurgeon can say he/she makes $500K+, but really they take home half of that, if that, and put in 80+ hours per week, every week. Is it worth 8+ years of schooling, not including college, and not including additional fellowship training after residency? You will never be rich as a doctor. I'm not trying to hate, but you gotta recognize, right.

how many years of education do i need to be an anesthesiologist?

i am currently a 2nd year medical student at the university of stranford i am still not sure of what medical career to pursue ? any ideas?

well ima sophomore but i am already thinking about my future. i have been looking into anesthesiology. i was wondering though how often will u be able to see ur family and have some relax time? paying for college and medical school is not a problem but will i be able to have a job or will i have to be all study all the time. lets say i take the courses to be an anesthesiologist but either i dont make it or its just not for me... how many jobs will i be able to get? what jobs are linked to anesthesiology? i have many questions but its really complicated. idk if i want to be anesthesiologist or not. if u have some advice or can help me with this decision contact me at patriotkris92@hotmail.com

soo..it's great that all you middle schoolers and high schoolers are looking ahead and thinking about what you want to do in life. however, i'm not trying to be mean (but speaking from experience), having a 4.0 in high school doesn't really mean anything. yea, those honors/ap classes are great, but once you get to college it's completely different and it's very likely you'll change your major like 2 or 3 times! soo of course pursue your dreams, but i mean, it's reeeally early for some of you...have fun while you can because in college you'll be studying 100 times more haha :)

Im am in 9th grade and I am scared because I am no longer sure of what i want to be when i 'grow up!' Help!?! I would like to be a anesthesiologist or a radiologist or a prosecuting attorney! The family does not help me much they just say oh do what you want to we will be happy if you are. Any advice?

Hey there.

I'm 19 years old.

I've spent $15,000 on loans studying for a career that I am no longer interested in.

You were asking for advice, well, my advice to you is to go for the career that you truly desire right away.

Don't stall by wasting time & money on a temporary degree. You might end up Having to stick with it the rest of your life because of certain circumstances.

You don't want to regret wasting valuable time & money on something temporary when you can simply spend that time & that hard earned money, especially now during the economic crisis around the world, on a career you will truly be content waking up in the morning for.

Best of luck on your decision.

I now have to take a LONG break myself to truly discover my passion.

Hi, I'm in the 9th grade and I have been seriously considering a career in anesthesiology. I maintain a 3.8 GPA at the minimum and i was wondering what colleges and hospitals are more equipped to educate anesthesiologists

Hi, I'm 14 and I have been seriously considering a career in anesthesiology. I maintain a 3.8 GPA at the minimum and I'm planning on doing full IB classes in a few years, and i was wondering what colleges and hospitals are more equipped to educate anesthesiologists

Hi im Shelby. Im currently in Middle School, and planning what occupation I want, and what college I'm headed to. Everyone see's that big dollar sign and wants to become one. It's going to have to take more than just a dollar sign, by working hard. I'm continuing to study anesthesiology, by researching ; starting early can't hurt. Can it? But something that will hurt is the twelve years of schooling / specializing. Better save up now, I'm guessing. This article helped me a lot, thanks. =]

I'm Larry Shen and I'm a 7th grader. I'm not sure about either being an anesthesiologist, neurosurgeon, or neurosurgical anesthesiologist. I'm pretty much number 1 at mathematics. I'm considering Harvard University, John Hopkins(for after college maybe) most likely Harvard, but where should I attend medical school? What courses should I take in high school? I'm taking Algebra II/Trig right now for mathematics. I know I should do biology, math, physics, chemistry, but what else? Out of the three careers I had mentioned earlier, which have the least stress, highest paying, and best future? E-mail me at lawshen1@hotmail.com

i think this is sooo pathetic that as soon as people see all anesthesiologist have to do is give needles (which is false)or see the salary they become infactuated with the idea of becoming a doctor. im sure we all want to take care of our family financially but really are you ready for college first? im going into my senior yr at an ivy league university and medical school admissions are so competitive that sometimes having a 4.0 and community service doesnt guarantee that youll get in. also, science and math in high school is TOTALLY different than college, you also have to take other courses that you might not be good at just to make you well rounded i.e psychological quantative methods or organizationl leadership. not to push anyone away from their dream because now we see that w/e background you come from you can do anything possible! but first do an internship with a doctor before you say "i just love this field and want to be this type doctor"because you wont say that when you find out that anesthesiologist get sued the most and have alot of malpractice. researching something is soo different from actually experiencing it. dissociate yourself from the what the world wants and do what you really want!

Hi. I'm in highschool and I've recently decided that I would like to commence my future career as an anesthesiologist, and I was wandering if it was possible to do this career just for the soldiers. I'm not exactly sure if you understand what I'm asking but if you do understand could you please help me out. Thank you so much!

Hi, I'm in high school right now and I'm set on being a doctor. I'm researching all areas and I'm wondering how much time do you get to spend with your family for an Anesthesiologist?

Hello. I am 15 years old, and a freshman at Southmoreland High School. I have noticed that this is a dream for many people. However, I think this is more than just a dream of my future. I have always been very serious throughout school, and I am in all honors and AP classes. I have a 4.0 GPA. I have recently been sent an invite in the mail, from People to People Student Ambassadors Organization. They asked me to go to Australia, and i was really looking forward to it, until I found out it costs seven thousand dollars. I also received one last year to go to Spain, but because of the money; I couldn't go. Ever since then; I've realized the true rewards there are for taking school seriously. I have been calling local places to look into volunteer work. I have been e-mailing organizations, and I plan on volunteering for many of those over the spring, summer, and fall. I am striving to continue this throughout all of my years in high school. I love helping out people as much as I can, and I LOVE science and math. I've been researching Anesthesiology for a while now, and my passion for becoming an Anesthesiologist keeps growing. I am going to Pittsburgh's National College Fair in about a week. There are hundreds of colleges across the United States going to this fair. However, I plan on only visiting with the ones that include a proper education in the field of Anesthesiology. I have found a few colleges, such as: University of Michigan, Cleveland State University, University of Pittsburgh, Virginia Commonwealth University, and West Virginia University. I would like to find more colleges. I want a variety of choices, so that I can think about it within the next few years of high school. Please e-mail me if you have any thoughts on other colleges proper for Anesthesiology. Thank you for this article; It helped me to become more determined for my future of becoming an Anesthesiologist.

Okay like everyone else, we all looked thisjob and saw the 6 figure pay and knew we wanted this job. (no one grows up wanting to be an anesthegeologist for the thrill of knocking someone out before surgery) We also all know a lot of people are not gonna make it cause of the rigorness and stress of the classes. Lets say though that you are one of those that goes through with it gets past residency, is the social aspect that people preach on really that big or is it being exxagerated? I want to do great in becoming this profession but lets be frank we all want some time with friends and family.

hey, my name is kris i am a sophomore at catalina magnet high school in tucson arizona. i grew up in the streets and i am expected to become a failure. my life has not been fun. i have watched friends die and be arrested. but i have convinced myself that i can overcome any obstacle and become an anesthesiologist. it will take hard work and commitment. i am willing to put my time in it. i am not only trying to prove myself that i can become something better to help the world but also to those who doubt themselves. i will prove to people who beleive "gansters" or people who come from the street are useless. i beleive i will prove them wrong. please pray and beleive i can accomplish this dream of mine. god bless you and good luck with your adventure to complete your goal.

Hello. I am a junior at Randolph-Clay High School. It is a very small town, but i believe no matter where you are from you can achieve any goal, overcome any obstacle, and be whatever it is that you desire. That is why i would love to become an anesthesiologist. I understand that it may be a journey trying to acheive this goal, but I am willing to go through the process to make my dream come true. I am a very bright student with all the passion in the world to be a success. I am eager to learn and stimulate my mind. I want to be a role model to the kids that live in the project, ghetto, or even the mansions. No matter where you are or who you are, I hope that you will read this and get the desire to make your dreams come true. I am asking that you pray for me so that i will become an anesthesiologist. Thank You!

Hello my name is andrew. Im a senior in high school and have been accepted to western michigan university. im planning on going into the nursing program and getting my bachelors degree in it. I then plan on transfering to a, as of right now,unknown medical college after i recieve my degree. Im not sure what i should look into to be an anesthesiollgist and i was wondering if this would be a good idea to follow this path to make my dream career come true.

Hey it me again well next month is the moment of truth I take my test for the navy and Im hopeing and praying to GOD that everything works out. Im now 20 years old and feel hopless, Im ready to make my mark in life of becoming a anesthesiologists and navy career woman these past months havent been good Im watching my mom work two jobs in one day and pay all the bills on her own Im watching my twin sister and baby sister pregnant and wondering what the future hold for them career wise. I dont have any kids and dont have any on the way my focus is to make something of myself in life and one day to see my mom retire I want her to spend my money and save hers the only job she should have is watching her grandchildrens I want her to be proud of me so I can show her how Im really greatful for all the things she done for me as a mom and a dad she work so hard and things just been getting worse our truck just got tooken away and now my mom has to rely on others to get her to work and back and everywhere else she has to go and I know thats hurts her even though she dosent show it and it breaks my heart to see her go threw this so Im taking it upon myself to leave home to make thing better for me and my family Im currently ingage to my long term boyfriend and Im willing to put a highly possibile marriage that I really want on the line to make sure my family is ok love isent gonna put money in my pocket and damn sure wont pay the bills times are really hard and its hard to keep a job especially when you are working for pennies thats why I need a career with a promising future I havent told my mom how I been feeling and I wont tell her until everything I set out to accomplish has been accomplish well thats all for now Ill write you guys again after the test :)

I know this sounds kind of pathetic, but i am an 8th grader and i have decided (not truely for sure) that i want to become an anesthesiologist. I am working on a project on what career i would like and this is obviously the one that i chose. I really like it because i am really good at math and science. The only thing that i am really concerned about is the cost for the education to become an anesthesiologist. Madical school and a university all this will add up and i dont want to be paying off debt my whole life. Am i making the right choice?

Hi I'm michael
I have had a 4.0 all 7 semesters. I'm in science club and more. Would I rather be an anesthesiologist or a dentist of some sort?

Hello I'm currently a upcoming junior at Robeson Early College High school it's been a pashion of mine to become an anesthesiologist ever since i have heard of the dedication they but into giving someone a second chance as i have had a second chance of life the thing i want to know is what should be my major Health Professions and related clinical services or Biological and Biomedical sciences should my list of majors include biochemistry or what. I'll be taking two college courses along with 4 high school courses and this summer it will include 4 college courses. I'll be recieving an associates degree when i graduate and im looking into scholarships from Duke University with a backup plan of the Southeastern scolarship program where i'll go to Duke and after that i'll have to work at southeastern for two years and then work for duke. So thats my plans and i don't know what i choose my major i know what i want to do but don't know how to get there if you have any answers that will help me on my way e-mail me at iluvmylife93@yahoo.com please and thank you it will really help me a lot.

Hi, my name is eric. I am a junior in high school. I am very concerned about my future. I want a high paying, secure, and a happy enviroment to work at. I know anesthesiologist is very hard work. But I do know I can do it if I set my mind to it. I am not so great a science. I know you must be, but I am willing to work very hard. I would say my avg. grade for any science class so far, would have to be a high C. So Do you think i have a good chance at becoming a Anesthesiologist

Hi, my name is Amber and I am a Jr. in highschool. I want to be an anethesiologist, but I need help figuring out the best school in my state, Alabama. Please give me some advice as soon as you can. Thank you so much for this information.

This occupation sounds so cool! Im in 8th grade and doing a career project. The schooling sounds long but i think it will pay off! :)

Hi, im chris and i am very interested in becoming an anesthesiologist cuz i have a very stron grade in science and i am trying superhard to get a good grade in math, but i am only a freshman in high school and still have a long time to go, can u email me more info about the educational part plz

My name is Shana and I am currently a senior in high school. I have been wanting to become an Anesthesiologist for quite some time now, but i keep changing my way of getting there. I'm not sure on the route I would like to take. I am planning on taking a technical program first. So if anything should happen, I would have a career to fall back on to start back from instead of just a job. That would also help a little in paying for my school. So maybe that may be something to think of for other people as well.

HELLO, MY NAME IS LYDIA SHEPHERD. I AM 14 YEARS OLD AND A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL. I DECIDED THAT I WANTED TO BECOME AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST A FEW YEARS AGO. EVER SINCE NURSING CAMP, THIS IS THE CAREER I HAVE CHOOSEN TO GO IN. THIS JOB GIVES ME THE OPPURNTUNITY TO HELP OTHERS AS WELL AS MYSELF,

hi im cody,

im 18 and a senior in high school I've finally desided that i want to become a Anesthesiologist. I have a very strong interest in biology and chemistry but im not the best in mathmatics. If u would please send me more info on the mathmatics involved in anesthesiology

hey im tommy and im sixteen ive been taking health classes since freashman year when i started thinking about health care i wasnt sure what i wanted to do and i hadn't even heard about anesthesiology. now im a junior and im about of many health programs i volunteer at my local hospital when i get out of high school im planning on getting my 2 year RN then enlisting into the service there i will get my training for becoming an anesthesiologist peace and love for all who want to make a difference in anothers life good luck with your futures

Hey I am 17 years old, and is currently a senior in high school. I always wanted to become a doctor when I am of age, and I have finally made the decision that I want to be an anesthesiologist. I am thoroughly aware of the long years that I must devote into university & medical school. But I am so determined and I know that with the hard work, it will pay off in the end. I enjoy helping people and I also love the finer things in life so I know that I if I make my patients happy, then I can be happy as well. If anyone know where I can find a doctor in this field then please email me with that info. Thanks
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i <3 this site!!! :) its tha bomb!!!

Im almost 20 yaers old and Im stress out about my future I want to be a anesthesiologist badly. Im currently in the process of joining the navy and my goal is to become an anesthesiologist while im serving and to become a navy career woman. Im very determind to reach my goals and achieve them I WONT TAKE NO FOR A ANSWER, Im willing to do whatever it takes to be successful at my line of work FAILURE IS NOT A OPTION. Im very indepentent I want to get up ever morning loving what I do for a living, and making lost of money I hope and pray my determinastion, and ambishes ways get me to my destanation.=)

wow after readin all of these comments i really wonder how many of us will really become anesthesiologists! lol! from the get go i really believed i wanted to be a lawyer and i thought about doctor for a quick2nd then jus as quick decided no way hosay lol mostly because i've never directly been associated with death! no one i have known has died yet and i dont think i could handle the burden of dead lives and i no i cant deal with BLOOD. but that was wen i was growin up.. now im a sophmore and really anxious about my future.there r times were i really feel im going nowhere i feel like im stressin myself out but i dont want to loose my chance to have a good future..ya feel me. well i no i'm smart...but i doubt myself...am i smart enough to go through 13 years of education? i mean i have natural smarts so i've never really had to work 2 hard in skoo cus it came easy. i work hard but i'v yet to work my hardest i always feel like im livin up to others expectations not mine(cus mines r set much higher) i never give up tho and ppl think im a perfectionist but i think all these years of things coming easy are gonna catch up to me in my college years! well anyways my dad wants me to b successfull and rich because of things he's lost and things he's never had the chance 2 do...so wen he first told me he wants me to be an anesthesiologist i jus ignored it and knew he was tryn to live his dreams off of me but then it came down to figurin out wat i wantd to do with my life....i knew i wanted to make a difference and i love helping ppl and often relieve ppls pain by takin it on....i haven't taken any courses so far in high school to prepare me for medicine so far but after researching anesthesiologists i kind of feel like my once blurry future is becomeing clearer. i know its challenging but my favorite and best subject has always been science and i've always excelled in math. idk if its jus hi skoo but i've lost alot of my motivation and im trying to snap myself out of this phase i got alot of growin up 2 do so i just hope that mayb if i could talk to more ppl in this field i would no for sure it's what i wanna do...Well i can be VERY determined, professional and i not only chase my dreams but i catch them my fear is making a mistake about my future because there's no DO OVERS and maybe failing......well i jus wrote a story but it felt good to get all this off my chest! well even though i doubt myself on the exterior deep down i no i can do anything i put my mind to because i always have i have a strong intuition that theres a higher calling for me and im meant to do great things. well if u read this story. thanks alot. im not crazy either..jus a teenager lol. feel free to email me if u have any advice or if we have anything in common lol>>>THANKS 4 your time>>>have a happy and prosperous life>>>God Bless!

I'm 19 years old & I'm a single mom & I look forward to going to school for this.. Just unsure about the 10 year process being that I have a son & wanted to began a career in about 3 years.. My son is more important then school because I dont want to neglect him at all but my career is important for OUR future.. So confusing.. Advise to anyone my age & have the opportunity to go to school with nothing holding you back, Do it while you can, surprises pop up out of no where some times =)

i really want to be an anesthesiologist. it sounds like fun and is something i would really like to do. ♥♥☺♥♥ peace to all!!

I am currently in 8th grade and looking for jobs i need to prepare for in high school. this area seems to be an exciting and beneficial area to work in. i am really excited to prepare to be an anesthesiologist

hey my name is hannah i am in 8th grade and i really want to be an anesthesiologists.i know it is alot of work.and i love helping people.if anyone has an sugestionsPlease email me:Hannah3195@hotmail.com thanks so much

I am very interested in becoming an anesthesiologist. . I am currently a junior so I was wondering what colleges I should be interested in for this field.

i am in seventh grade an my goal is to be an anesthesiologist so bad. i am taking high school courses so that i am ready when i get there. boy i can't wait until i get into collage to be an anesthesiologist.

i am really interested in being an anesthesiologist i am a senior in high school and i think i may have waited too long but i wanna know what i should do to get in a good college and which one would be best.

I'm plannin' on bein' an anesthesiologist

this site is sooooo cool!

i want to be an Anesthesiologist soooo bad.

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I REALLY want to become an Anesthesiologist. Not for the pay, but for the people. Any one who has any advice please email me: tsimmons2012@gmail.com

i want to be a anesthesiologist but i just feels that i can but that just what i will like to do not because of the money. Iam tryin to trun my life around i been stree out with famaily promble not nothing that it will effect me form been a anesthesiologist i wish i can get aother chang at it. my grades or good i have a 3.35 gpa. If there a anesthesiologist that will like to help me reach my goal please contrast me at 6622243956

hi im jessie om a freshman(9th grade.. my grandpa is and anesthesologist and i have always wanted to be one to so i can be rich like him.. im realy bad in schoool i fell everything but math.. what can i do?

Hi my name is Natasha and im a sophmore. For years I have been struggling becuase i dont know what career is right for me. I think an Anesthesiologist would be a great career for me, except for the fact that I dont know if Im in love with the human body which has to do with it. I dont have the best GPA but the best trait about me is that I try my best in everything. I am in the HMO program at my school (health medical occpuation). I dont know what i should do becuase in this program you have to work colunteer hours to see if you are interested in the medical feilds. The 2 best things i am very interested in is making big cash and most importantly, helping others. I just dont know if i would enjoy doing that everyday. I truly need some big time help becuase im doing everything i can to decide what career i should be in. I want to make the most of my life and fulfill my dreams. Since i like big money I dont know if i should be in business and help others by doing charity or help other by being in the medical feilds and make moeny. Right now im working at a dental office, it is pretty cool. My options i am thinking of are dentist, plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist, or being a part of big companys. I personally think i would be great with both. I am just confused. I have tooken career tests, been to many colleges and I still dont know what to do. I would REALLY approciate it if someone who is in the meidcal feilds could help me. It would make me very happy and you could make a difference in my life. Please help me out here. my email is Natashakhounani123@hotmail.com

I live in Cali and dont know what college is should go to. I have visited saddleback, UCI,USC,UCLA, and more, but i dont know if those colleges provide the subjects i need in order to become what i want. Please help me.

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Hello. I am a 9th grader interested in becoming an Anesthesiologist. I understand greatly that it's going to be extremely hard work, and I'm going to have to be devoted to years of learning and practicing. I also understand that lives will be in my hands. I enjoy learning about medicines, and how the body works. I was just wondering what would be some good classes to take throughout my high school education. If you could please help me out, I'd greatly appreciate your time. Also, I am doing a project on careers and if you are any type of a doctor and would fill out a 5 minute survey, that'd be wonderful. Thank you.

howdy my name is luv and im 19 im tryin to find a college that will help me become an anesthesiologist i love workin with people exspecially sick people i try to make everybody feel better anyway i can so any body with any info on good colleges please im me and let me now cuz i really want this career

I've been an anesthesiologist for 5 years now. It has been an unbelievable amount of work. It seems difficult to participate in life outside of the hospital. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right decision, but staring down at $150k of debt keeps me going.

i like love being a anesthigy./ its soooooooooo kool.

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Im taking a pre med program at my high school for my junior and senior year. This site help me decide what I wanted to use in my power point for school. As well as help me with my job. I will be an Anesthesiologist. Good luck to all!

Awesome!!! Great just what i was looking for thanks! I've always wanted to study anesthesiology!

My names Chris and im 23 and havent started even my first year of college lol. this site helped me alot to understand and navigate me in a direction that not only interests me but that will challenge every aspect of my life. i know i started late but I WILL BE AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST! Good Luck to all physicians!!!

Hi..i'm a senior and this info is really helpful..i've been wanting to be an anesthesiologist ever since my mother rold me about it and watching it on t.v. I am so ready to graduate so i can start my college years...and get my DREAM job!!!! thanx again for the great info...it's VERY helpful..

my name is Brandon and i am in 10th grade. i am takeing multiple extra med. classes in high school and i want to no if WVU is a good university for my undergraduate and where should i go after that... is john hopkins good or can i go somewhere else

Hey, thank you so much, this info really help's me out a lot. I cant wait to start my schooling to get my M.D and so on. But i would also like to thank "Shelby Salas" for telling me about this, it's really what i want to do. Thank you.

i am about to start applying for college and i have always wanted to be an anesthesiologist. i had a couple questions. If i dont get into the best college will that keep me from getting in to medical school? and What is a recommended major in college for pursuing this career?

Nice little write up, very broad but still useful, I'm currently in nursing school for my BSN and plan on becoming a Nurse Anesthetist, is there a program for going from a CRNA to an anesthesiologist or do you still have to go through med school and then 4 years specialized training?

Im in 10th grade and I want to be an anesthesiologist and I am taking all the medical and math classes I can in highschool. Is UT a good school to go to for my undergraduate? Where should I go after that? Any information is greatly appreciated.:] Thanks

yeah i've been interested in the practice of medicine ever since my first visit to the ER and i am facinated about how docters can save peoples lives and i also want to do that as well im planning to be a anthesiologist wellthis was great info.

hi my name is angela i am an 7th grader but will be going into 8th after the summer ends.i ahve been interested in anesthesia ever since i was a 7 year old the practices of medicine have always facinated me and how one injection can change so many funtions of the body.i plan on going to Uconn and am aware of the 4 years of college 4 years of medical school and the 4 years of internship or residency and the i also knwo that their will be new development inm the field of medicine and their will be seminars on the new found anesthetics in hgihschool i plan on taking organic and inorganic chemistry,physics,calculas,biology,biochem and maybe cell biology and genetics but are these the courses i should take? are their any others? and what sould my SAT scores and grades be to egt into uconn please answer these questions and share your expirences wiht me.thank you.

Hello my name is Warren I am a 10th grade student abouot to be a junior and I have my heart set on being a anesthesiologist. I am fully aware of the job discription and I hope I can prepare myself enough to actually get the job. But im not sure which colleges offer this program. How do i get some experience now in this field?

hey BANKSTON how about you try to spell ANESTHESIOLOGY right before you cut other people down. great article thanks

Hey Bankston, how about you try using correct marks like commas and periods instead of one big RUN ON sentence before YOU correct people. Okay buddy? THANKS!

Dude this has all the topics i havce to do for my career report. everything. all i iad to do was copy, paste

i love this site! all the information i need

Hey, my Hannah and I'm an 8th grade honors student. I've wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. I kinda first wanted to be an anesthesiologist when I attempted to say the word when I was 10. Ever since then I have wanted to be one. I've found out more about the job, but I would like to know what courses I should take through high school (I'm taking honors biology and an engineering class next year) and college. Thanks! Hannah @(*-*)@

Hi everyone, Im a nurse anesthetic,this is my 2nd year, and Im going back to school for Anesthesiologist, it would be triple the money that Im making now. Whoever is getting into the medical field, good look and its worth it.Study hard and make that six figure income.

Yeah sweetheart, here's your advice: learn how to type and spell correctly! You need to grow up a lot. You'll get no where with speech like that.

Hello i am in 10th grade and i want to become an anesthesiologist idk if i am smart enough though because i am not the best at math. and if any1 could pls tell me the best classes to take in highschool to prepare that would be greatly appreciated.

Just a note to all the people wanting to become doctors:



I'm a med student and probably not for much longer. I wanted to become the best; you know, have the most honorable profession, a great paycheck, etc, etc. I was the best at everything and got into a VERY competitive 6 year med program straight from highschool.



But even though I thought I wanted to be a doctor so badly, to help people, etc, it wasn't enough. I keep up fine in grades but I learned quickly college courses are nothing like highschool courses. Unless you absolutely LOVE chemistry, biology, and physics in highschool you will have a very hard time with the courses in college. I did fine in those courses in highschool and thought pharmacology and organic chemistry couldn't be that different. I was wrong.



You need to do what you truely love, otherwise you are going to find it very hard to go through the rest of your life as a doctor.



Highschool classes are pretty irrelevant. In college you need Bio 1 and 2, but usually also cell bio and biochem. You need chem 1 and 2 and organic 1 and 2. A few physics and calc classes. Beyond that, unless you get into a program like mine, you also need to take the MCAT.



I would recommend for those wanting this career: Do NOT go through nurse's training first. Waste of time. It's probably not the best thing to go to a community college for ungrad either. You'll have a tough time getting into med school.



In the end, you really have no idea what you're getting your self into until you get there, so if you think you want to be an anesthesiologist, or any other medical professional, go for in. But make sure your heart is in the right place.

I really want to pursue this career but my strongest subject is not science. should i commit myself to this career even though i'm not strong in it or should i do it anyway beause it's what i want to do?

Hello, this article was exceptionally helpful. I intend to follow the medical field and I stumbled across being an Anesthesiologist. I'm going to go to Stanford University and I'm wondering what classes are going be the most helpful and clubs that will stand out the most for the best job opportunities.

i have a close friend of mine who is working in this field as we speak. she totally loves it and work her butt of to get where she is today. i admire her ability and strength to get to where she is today and hope that one day i can do the same. i have always been interested in the medical field and thought pediatrics was my calling. after searching around a bit and reading this site i've become quite fond of this field and just might pursue it. i'm now in my 2nd year of college and have taken most of the basic classes for nursing. i think im ready to be an Anesthesiologist =)

I am an 10th grade student and I have my heart set on being an Anestheiologist. I was wondering on which colleges would be best to persue this career. i am planning to graduate early from highschool and i want to get started as soon as possible. The article was a lot of help. THANKS!

Hey Andre how about you try to spell COLLEGES right before you try pursuing a career in anasthesiology there buddy

I am a 9th grader who takes all honor classed , and i would like to become an anesthesiologist. I would like to know could i get some information on colleges to make my dream come true, i would like to go to a college in ga

hola my name is rachel n im a freshamn n high school. i know i want 2 be n the medical field but i dont know what career 2 persue. i think becoming an anesthesiologist would be awesome but i would also like 2 be an orthopedic surgeon and i have no clue which way 2 go. could somebody give me any advice? thanks so much



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I am an 11th grade honor roll student and I am looking to become an Anesthesiologist, and I would like to get some information on colledges that would help me to persue my career. Right now I am looking at anything in Atlanta, Georgia!!

Hello. I have been thinking about doing this job for not very long. But i think it sounds really kewl and i think i could learn to really like it! so yeahh. The only thing that i am worried about is if i were to do something wrong and then the patient be really ill after that, or them have something wrong with them, or even them dying. I dont know if i want this job or not, only for that reason. But another thing that i like aboit the job is that it pays VERY good money!!! well yeahh. I juss wanted to tell you guys that! Thanks for reading my comment!





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why do anethesiologists wear scrubs? are they like pajamas? i heard some wear suits at nicer hospitals is this true?! i would want to wear whatever because then i can wake up and go there like it aint no thang and i could play xbox 360 all day until i have to operate or the wii because i already am really good at surgery on it. this is why i want to be an anesthesiologist my life is decided.

This website helped me alot

I must say, this article is wonderfully written. Not only has it proved informative, it has encouraged many to direct interest towards this profession. I, as well as those who read this article really appreciate this. Although I am in 7th grade, I have seriously though about persuing this profession as a career and I have ultimately decided my choice. With much gratitude to this piece of writing, this article has aided me very much and I, among others appreciate that extensively.

im a 14 year old boy trying to look for a career for my future. i was always soo intrested into trying to become an anesthesiologist and now i have the additional information about this career. im awfully scared of how long it would have to take before you could have an anesthesiology licence. im still thinking about it, and i have lots or time anyways. well i would just like to say this is a very very very helpful site!!

hI! im studying to become a dentist right now and i want a D.D.S degree and this is my first year in college. im in my second semester. i really want to start things out the right way and not lose any time so here are my questions and i hope i can get them answered! Right now im planning on taking the basics or general ed classes then get my B.A in biology since (what i have heard) you need a degree in a science to become a dentist. so thats what im doing right now. Then after that im planning on going to a dental school and continue my education. So to become an anesthesiologist, can i continue the path that on right now but just go onto med school to study to become an anestheisiologist? I really dont want to waste time and i want to do this the correct way from the start. please help me out! im willing to do anything to become something big later on in my life!

thanks for the info it helped alot i was thinking about going to college and i wanted to be a psychiarist then i thought about an anesthesiologist. bust the info was very useful.

I am so glad that i found this website. I am currently writting a reasearch paper in my ninth grade Honors L.A. class on anesthesiologists. This website provided useful information to prepare me to draft my paper.

Right now i am entering a transistional stage in my life Right now im studying physical therapy at Des Moines University, but they do not offer very many classes in anesthetics should it be wise for me to continue my masters in physical therapy or just use my B.A. and move on to a place like University Hospitals in Iowa City because physical therapy is not really where my heart desires thank you for the very brief outlook on becoming in anesthesiologist

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I am a freshman in college and i am so glad i read this article. I was already thinking about being an anesthesiologist, but I didn't fully understand their role. But now that I do, I want to pursue this career!

It helped me do better in school and thrive this carrer. I was doing a project over it in school.

it was very helpful and i am also in 7th grade and wan the become a anesthesiologist. but one thing that threw me off was it said 321,686 per year and in other websites it said 321,686 over a year
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WOAH! this article is A+++!!! I'm in 7th grade and i want too be an anesthesiologist soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad! Everyone always says I would be good at helping people and i think i would be to. My 5th grade teacher thought i was really smart and told me i could be one. I have all a's but not for Mrs. Apple class but she's hard and i dont think shes that great of uh teacher so i think that shouldnt count. my aunt was one. what do i need to do to be an anesthesiologist? i will take every class i need to do this because i think it would be awesome. i am in algebra 2 right now way ahead of my class. i am not in the best english yet. can i still be an anesthesiologist? if i cant i just want to be another ologist cuz they seem like the coooooooolest jobs!!! cardi -ologist, paleyont -ologist. that last one is cool even though it's old things. thanks too the article writer. A+

Hi my name is Cynthia and for a really ling time I've been trying to decide what to become and in a way my time is up but luckily I have decided to become an important Anestisiologist. Im in my Senior year at High School, I graduate this year and i have a plan. My plan is to go to community college, take my basics,major in biology, then persue into a medical school. The thing is can I still become this even if I go to a community college?? Also im graduating with a minimum credits but i have a gpa of 5.1 do these things get in the way of becoming the person i want to be??What about knowing chemistry, phisics and calculus??? I never took those courses in high school what should I do?? Does that get in the way?? Another thing, a lot of people tell me that I should become a nurse first and from there move up to an anistisiologist, should I really do that?? In a way I feel that by doing that i'll just be waisting my time and will just take longer to become what I want to be, will it??? or it something should do.

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Well first off I have wanted to do something in the medical field for as long as i can remember. My mother is a neuro nurse of 25 odd years and has had a great impact in my decision.
I started looking at the field of anesthesiology for about a year now. This article has granted me with a lot of information so Thank you to the contributors of this website.

I am 15 years old and a sophomore looking at attending college in about a year or so if anyone has any other information I would greatly appreciate it so send me a email at themuzzy@hotmail.com and let me know. And if your a doctor of anesthesiology feel free to email me and let me know anything that you know that could help me accomplish my dream.

Thanks, Zack

I used to want to be a pathologist until I realized that even though the pay is well, I really do not want to be stuck in a room full of dead people. I am very good in math. I'm a freshman and right now I'm taken Algebra 2 and Biology while most of my friends are taking algebra 1a and Science 1. I do find biology to be a little hard though. Thank you for the information because I can take this job into serious account.

I have been thinking aboutthis position for about two years now, and I am still persueing this. I was woundering what would be the best school in Alabama to go to would be. If anyone who reads this and is in the medical field, who would like to share with me what they think about this position if you would e-mail me @ 4wheelintyler@comcast.net

i need more information.

This information is very helpful and informative, thank you.

Though, I am concerned about the education requirements... Is it accurate, 12 years of medical training? There are several other websites I have visited that stated you required only 4 to 6 years of formal training to accquire the position..

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i would like to know what classes u have to take?? Biology?? this site is really good n what college would u recomend?? My email is hailey_turtle46@hotmail.com. thanks=]

Wow what great information! I am also planning on becoming an anesthesiologist. This site showed me things that I didn't know before. Im planning on using what I learned here in a research project im currently doing. It's definitely going to help me greatly in my paper.

Before you decide you want to become any doctor, some of you need to do some major research. Most of you are doing it for the money, the "drama" you think you will endure because of grey's anatomy and other TV shows. explore your options. get to know the profession before you jump into it. you need to be extremely caring and have a passion for medicine. yeah the money is a nice perk, but you should be in it because you yearn to help people. don't forget about all that malpractitioners insurance that you will have to pay. its a highly stressful and demanding job, as well as rewarding. do the research, don't rely on one source.

What should an aspiring anesthesiologist's college major be? Biology?

This is interesting with vital info i would love to become an anesthesiologist and am willing to work hard for it.

I am a 11th grader who is looking to be a anestheiologist when i grow up. I am just so confused to where i go after high school

I am a ninth grader who is really looking forward to be a anesthesiologist when i grow up. I have been looking in the medical feild seeing wich occupation i would like and anestesiology really cought my eye.

I'm only in 7th grade but I'm trying to find out what I want to do. I think this might be it. Now I actually know what an Anesthsiologist is. The information is really good. Whoever wrote this, I give you an A+! I hope I can be this or at least have a good education and eventually a good job after all of that stuff.

well. i will want to be somewhere in the medical field. right now im 14 and in 8th grade..and im trying to choose what i want to be..im doing great in school..well i dont want to lie im not doing so well in math..do you have to be GREAT a math for this job? i googled this site and this site gives alot of good info.

This web site has really opened my eyes and heart. I chose this carrer based on past experiences of people helped by anesthesiologist and this articel gave me a good theral vision of what this career might be like. I may bot be a excellent student but, ehrn it comes down to what i want i will wrok my butt of to complete this difficult but, rewarding proffesion!~ if you have more info for me or you want to discuss this career with me e-mail me to la_chicana2011@hotmail.com

Wzzam I would like to be a anesthesiologist and I know that its hard but I think that I am READY FOR WHATEVER! Im from NEW ORLEANS WHERE MY HOOD WAS DEMOLISHED AND MOST OF MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY THINK THAT LIFE IS OVER! I FELL THERE PAIN AND SO I WOULD LIKE TO SHOW THEM THAT THERE IS HOPE. I ALWAYS DREAM OF BECOMING A DOCTOR AND A GREAT LEADER. SO IM GOING TO BE THE FIRST ANESTHESIOLOGIST OUT GHETTO TO REPRESENT NEW ORLEANS. IM A JR WITH A 4.0 GPA, SO LOOK OUT WORLD IM ABOUT TO MAKE BLACK HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!

im a tenth grader at pchs and i have a passion for the medical feild i reallly want to be a anesthesiologist or either a heart surgeon im am about ot get engaged and i know i am going to have to go to college for about 11 yrs and that doesnt matter cause things i want in life i strive for im just scared its going to mess up my relationship.. i really want this so what classes do i need and what jobs do i need to apply for cause i want this career more than ive ever wanted anything email me at huntersgirl06@hotmail.com

I am in the tenth grade and am having to pick my classes for my junior year of high school. I was wondering what is a bigger part of anesthesia, Biology 2, AP Chemistry, or Physics? and also, my school offers a class called Health Careers. It is mostly about becoming a CNA. I do not want to become a nurse, but would this class still help me in the long run? If anyone can help me (ASAP-i have to turn in my schedule in a month) please e-mail me at hayleyg13@yahoo.com.



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Im a senior in high schooland in the beginning i planned to study criminal in vestigation but while sitting through a class presentation a girl introduced anesthesiology.it was her dream and the first thing ui heard were the benefits this web site is great but still all i saw were the benefits to be honest with myself i want to live good but IM NOT LAZY I WILL WORK FOR WHAT I WANt!after reading comments from med students and therre debts and them basically having no life its scary i would love inside information because now im tworn if any alredy doctors, anesthesiologist,pharamist,AAs or med Students who have advice please feel free to email me at Jass_mail17@yahoo.com. thanx

Well Im Kathy && Im In The 8th Grade && I Was Wondering Where Is The Best Location To Work As An Anesthesiologist

I am an anesthesiologist who finished residency in 2005. I have noticed alot of questions about what classes people should take to prepare for it. Its important to understand that there really aren't any specific classes you will encounter in HS or even college that will prepare you. The basic requirements for med school are physics 1&2, bio 1&2, gen chem 1&2, organic chem 1&2, calculus, and I think an english course - as well as the dreaded MCAT. I can promise you that any information learned in a college level course will be glazed over in the first two weeks of that same course in med school (pharmacology for example). The point is that you shouldn't stress about what will prepare you the best. Being organized and motivated with good study habits is what prepares you best - med schools wil prepare you...that's why it takes 8 years after college to become an anesthesiologist. Also, as far as having extracurricular activities is concerned, it is FAR better to have volunteer work at a food kitchen or homeless center rather than a hospital. Anyone can wheel patients around a hospital as a transporter, but that doesn't give you a special edge over another candidate. A Med School admissions committee will look much more favorable upon someone who VOLUNTEERED at a center for disadvantaged people or abused children that someone who took a job at a hospital ER answering phones - it demonstrates compassion and empathy...med school prepares you with how to deal with patients and their problems. Someone who says they have experience dealing with sick people because they volunteered at a hospital is like saying Brett Favre's wife is prepared to be an NFL quarterback because she's been around her husband for years. Trust me...med schools don't really care if you worked in a hospital. As far as anyone going to med school to be an anesthesiologist just for the money...those people drop out after their first year because it really is hard to deal with all the BS of becoming a doctor just for the money. But it is an extraordinarily rewarding profession...good luck to all.

Well . . . im in 9th with a 4.5 GPA I have to say this site was a life saver! If been toying with the idea of being either and anesthesiologist or pharmacist. My greatest problem however is dealing with blood. Thanks to this site i have a pretty good idea of what i'll be diving into which can only help in my quest.

id also like to know exactly what classes i would need to take. my email is kim101188@msn.com thx

I think that this information will help me in the future thank you for this information.

i really thouht this article helped me since 8th grade i chose this job on carrer day now im in IB in 9th grade and wanted to kno what classes I should take im taking classes ahead of me now im in biology. i know you got this question a lot but if you would help me i would be very greatful thanks!

when i plan in college i want to be an anesthesiologist ( to be honest i was trying to lean how to say anesthesiologist) but yeah i i was watching discovery health channel i i've found some interesting facets about anesthesiologist and stuff and i though it would be nice to be an anesthesiologist.

I wonder how many of the people here just want to be an anesthesiologists just because of t.v. or of the pay check. Sure the money is probably great, but come on, life isn't about money. I want to be an anesthesiologists because I want to take away pain. Sounds cheesy, I know, but its a better reason than money. Rethink ya'll decisions and reasons and ask "Is it really worth it?"
All the school and the work and hours. It is for me.

I loved this website it really helped me for a paper i'm doing in high school and this is also a career i'm looking into when i get older so it helped me realize what i'm going to have to do to get the job

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Congrats to whoever wrote the article! After reading this artile I've made up my mind and this is the career I would love to accomplish. This information was extremely useful, however there were some things that were not mentioned. For instance what kind of classes would I have to take and what skills are needed in this field. What kind of mathemathical level is required?



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I loved this site on anesthesiologist because it gave me a lot of info about a project i was doing.

good accurate information. it helped me out for my high school project on medical career choice.

Thank you for the wonderful and very helpful articles. When I grow up, It would be my destiny to become an Anasthesiologist. I will have a trophy wife with a big future, and have a house on the hill and vactions home in Tahoe, and raise 3 or 4 kids. Of course we'll have a fish, dog and cat, to care for as well. I hear this is a good paying job, and hopeful will reap benefits from it soon. thanks for listening, Study hard, Hard work in school pays. I love you all. Wish me all the luck in the world, as I will do for you. Someday, we'll meet at a conference, and we'll give each other a sincere hugs for our great accomplishment. Ciao!

I want to become an anesthesiologist when I grow older. I'm currently in 9th grade and I would like to know what sort of classes I should take to prepare for this. So, email me, please. This site was great, it has so much information. Thanks

this information was one of the few that i had found through hours of researching online. thank you, for making it posible.

i have been intrested in anesthesiology since i have been in 7th grade, i am now in 9th grade and looking out for all the requirements need for this job. And i think that this dicription here is better than the Eureka program at school. Anesthesiology is very intresting and i have decided to further my knowlege in it so that one day i will be come one :]

WOW! I'm doing a project on becoming an anesthesiologist and this information is very informative and helpful. Thank you.

I find this site very helpful. Im in the 9th grade and cant decide whether to do this or be a pharmacist but i think that anesthesiologist is a good choice for me.

Become an anesthesiologist is a passion it is not just b.c girls like us watch those show it is b.c we love to help ppl and i think that no guys should say anything there just mad b.c females r smartier then males. :)

hello i find this article extremely interesting. I am a 10th grader at a health caerers school.i was doing a project fro health careers and i realized that may love anesthesiology. Can any one send me any more info on this subject to my email at Praisery08@yahoo.com?

I decided to be an anesthesiologist in the fourth grade when we started a Career Crusing program on the computer. We then did a paper on a matchmaker results thing and I have wanted to be one ever since.

I think its funny that all the girls want to become an MD.. lol they watch all the soaps on tv and plan there future around it... lol becoming a doctor doesnt mean your gonna live a dramatic life of love and heartbreak in the er... it means ur going to school for a VERY VERY long time to save lives lol

I am currently in medical school and would like to offer all of those interested in pursuing a career in medicine some advice. This website is very helpful but it does not include some information that I think is very helpful. Medicine is very competitive and you must do very well in college to get into school (3.7 or greater GPS and you MUST do well on the MCAT). The MCAT is like that ACT or SAT for med school. This id just on average so you can get in with lower scores. My point is it takes a lot of work. I find it very interesting that most people just say they love medicine because they see the average salaries plastered all over the internet. I am currently over a

$100,000 in debt, and I maybe get 4-5 hours a sleep a night. I just got off of a surgery rotation where I pulled 100+ weeks. I think it is great that so many people want to go into medicine, but get some exposure first. When you actually get to do some medicine you will realize that a lot of the stuff that you deal evereyday is pretty gross and far from what is seen on Grey's anatomy. Next time you hear about how much doctors make you should think twice. It takes a lot of work.

I'm in 10th grade and just recently have I became interested in being and anesthesiologist. I would like to know what classes I should take to prepare to be this. thanks

Im in 10th grade and i am thinking of becoming an anesthesiologist. If anyone has any info on what classes would be best take in high school to prepare for this carrer boomer_sooner_fan6@yahoo.com thank you

This site was very useful. I'm in the 9th grade and wish to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist. I was wondering which kinds of classes I have to take in high school. Does your grade point average have to be very high or can it be lower? Is getting a job after a residency easy to find or will it take a while to find a job?
Could you also give me some more information on this career( pros and cons).

In my highschool we need to creat a career passport and one of the assigments is to interview a person in that field of work. i was wondering if there was an Anestheiologist willing to help.

I agree with everyone else when I say this information was very helpful, please send me any other information worth sharing. Thanks!

I needed this infor for a school project and it had everything I needed! THanks!

I'm in ninth grade and i really want to pursue a job in the medical field. I had nurse anesthesia on my mind for a while, but I decided I would go the extra mile and become an anesthesiologist. I want to know which classes I should take, so please email me. This information was great.

I am a freshman in college i attend Florida A & M University i did not know what I wanted to do in life all i knew was that I wanted to have a career that would fiance everything I wanted and needed and I wanted to provide a good life for my family and give my children a better life than I had and I think this will be a good field

If i was getting into the medical field, this would be my choice of work...This was very useful to me in my report...THANKS!!

I am planning on persuing this field of medicine. I am currently in my second year of pre-med. I would appreciate it if you could send me any new information relavent to this profession.

will you be able to send me something on anesthesiology

This is the most helpful information I have found on "everything" on an anesthesiologist. The information is clear, providing me a better understanding. I am majoring in anesthesiology.

Anesthesiology is a career I have had in mind for a little while. I would love the excitement and enjoy the privledge of getting to meet new people. It would be the best ever.

I want to become an anesthesiologist when I grow older. I'm currently in 9th grade and I would like to know what sort of classes I should take to prepare for this. So, email me, please. This site was great, it has so much information. Thanks.

This site was VERY useful to me. Im 20 and Im trying to figure out which field interests me and this is a good option for me.

Watching Grey's Anatomy has inspired me to do this job. Also, my friend's father is an anesthesiologist and he loves his job. I really want to become one. I'm in 9th grade and I am a 4.0 student, so hopefully I can keep up my grades and get a scholarship to college and med school, to become an anesthesiologist. I understand there are long hours. But I am going to work SO hard for this.

I really appreciate all this information. I am seriously considering going into this field. If you have any information on anesthesiologist assistants and their licensure and whatnot could you please contact me?

I would like to be that i really into it can you send me info about what classes to take in high school at mccly_jehmar@yahoo.com thank you

thank u 4 the good info. it helped me out a lot. i'm an 11th grader that has decided to become and anesthesiologist.

i am also in 9th grade and i have a relative that is kinda a n anesthesiologist and i am interested in becoming one if anyone has any ideas as to classes i should take in high school shoot me an email jghickeyii@gmail.com or just some tips

The information provided was very helpful. The emphasis on precision and vigor schedules leaves little time for fun activites. Time will pass you by anyways. If you are going to do something you might as well do it and be at the top - but the difference is actually doing it not justing telling the world youre going to do it. You have to do it. This is something I want to do. Its not going to be easy...but being a part of something that can help save peoples lives - what else could be better?

Thank -you so much for the information i'v been interested in finding out more about this ever since my uncle ; a doctor, told me this job. not too long ago the medical postion i was hoping to lean to in future life was a chiropracter untill i found this although im in grade 10 , i'm beging my job serch for a better planed out future life thanks alot :)

Im only going in to grade 9 and i am trying to find out what kind of jobs are right for me. i came across this degree and i have a good feeling about this profession. Im willing to give up long hours and hard work to become such. Ive always dreamed about becoming a doctor of some sort one day. Im very interested in this job option and will research it and hopefully one day become it. Thanks for the help with the information from this site. (:


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Im 26 years old and a married mother of three. Im seriously thing about becoming an anesthesiologist. I want to give my children a better life and I know it takes alot of years and hardwork but, despite the naysayers I will pursue this career.

well im only in 10th grade but im looking at what i want to do career wise.

and im torn between this and being a pediatrican. but i dont know if i could handle all the school. i know im still young and i have time ot figure this out but i figure why not have head start right? i dont know. :\

Thanks for the 411...i got an a on my project thanks too this website =)

I am an anesthesiologist. I love what I do. That's key. If you don't LOVE anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, sick and diseased people... then don't do it. Working as a physician is incredibly time-consuming. Many (most)of my colleagues have undergone at least 1 divorce. Practicing medicine is fun and interesting. The part that's not fun is dealing with payment issues from insurance companies, patients threatening you with lawsuit (oh yes.. you will get sued sooner or later), hospital administration regulating how you practice, the injustices of being a junior partner, not getting paid for work you do, getting paid a pittance for what you do, getting paid nothing for your services and then having a patient try to sue you! I finished my training many years ago with 82K in student loan debt. With interest, I've paid at least tripple that. Your debt will be far greater. Hours and hours of study, exams, deferred gratification and deferred family life. If your in it for the money, your motives are all wrong. There are much easier and faster ways to make money. You've got to love medicine and be willing to take the crap that comes with it. Talk to a doc you know about the downside of being a doctor. I love what I do and I'm staying put, but it wasn't/isn't all fun and games and glory.

thanx 4 the info..i really want 2 go into this field!ill be a junior in august so i need 2 find some stuff out

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I liked this site. It was very useful and it also gave me more information about an anesthesiologist and what it does. I am probably going to try and become this career as I get older!!

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