How difficult is it to become an anesthesiologist?
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3 answers
Estelle’s Answer
Pick a major that interests you so you don't mind devoting a majority of your hours to studying. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.
Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.
After college, medical school is another 4 years (2 years in class and 2 years in clinical rotations)
Anesthesiology residency is another 3 years.
Good luck!
Daniela Silva
Daniela’s Answer
Hi Wade,
Get a bachelor's degree from a four-year institution. You will need to have a four-year degree in order to apply to medical school. While there is no specific major requirement, it is recommended that undergraduates major in the natural sciences.[2] Popular majors for aspiring anesthesiologists include biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and nutritional science.
Take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). This standardized test is required for admission to medical school.[5] Your scores on this exam, plus your transcript and other personal information, will be the basis of your acceptance.
During the first two years of medical school, you will learn the fundamentals of medicine in a classroom and lab setting, focusing on courses like physiology, pathology, microbiology, and neuroscience.[9] During the second two years you will continue to learn in a classroom setting while also gaining hands-on training through rotations in hospitals and clinics.
Complete a four-year anesthesiology residency. Once you have completed medical school, you will need to complete a four-year residency in anesthesiology before you will be eligible to take the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) examination. Residents receive clinical training working in hospitals, and provide medical care to patients under supervision.
Get licensed to practice medicine. You will need to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and/or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) to obtain licensure to practice medicine in the US.
Find work as an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologists work in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, private and group practices, urgent care centers, academic medical centers, and the military. Anesthesiologists, like other physicians, work long and irregular hours, some working over 60 hours a week.
In: http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Anesthesiologist
Good Luck!
Sheila’s Answer
In general, anesthesiologists must complete a four-year bachelors' degree, a four-year medical degree, and four years of residency. Next, they must pass the national Board exam, complete a fellowship program or spend two years in private practice, acquire certification, and take a licensing exam. I've provided an article on steps to become an Anesthesiologist for your review.
Best of luck to you!
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