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What College should I attend if I want to be an Anesthesiologist?

I know there are a lot of great colleges out there for med school, but I want to know which colleges are the best for this position in the medical field.

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Suzanne’s Answer

Isabelle, specialty training, such as in anesthesia happens AFTER medical school. So, the sequence after high school would be: undergraduate college for your bachelor's degree (typically four years), medical school (again, typically four years) at which point you are a physician. Then, if your goal is to be an anesthesiologist, you do a residency in anesthesia which is again another four years. At that point, you could take your board exams to become a board-certified anesthesiologist.

Another pathway some people pursue is to become a nurse anesthetist (CRNA oe certified registered nurse anesthetist). These are nurses (RNs) who have gone on for further training in providing anesthesia services under the supervision of a physician anesthesiologist. This would typically take 8 years after high school.

Good luck with your goals and write back if you have more questions.
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Michael’s Answer

Hi Isabelle,

According to U.S. News & World Report, here are the top colleges and universities to consider for Anesthesiology:

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/anesthesiology-rankings

- Harvard University
- John Hopkins University
- Duke University
- University of California - San Francisco
- Columbia University
- Stanford University
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- University of Pennsylvania - Perelman
- University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen)
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Mayo Clinic School of Medicine (Alix)
- Vanderbilt University

When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:

- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral

Hope this helps and best wishes for your education and career in Anesthesiology!
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