What is it like to be an anesthesiologist?
I'm interested in anesthesiology, and am curious as to what it is like to be one. What classes do you need to take in college? How much schooling do you need? What majors are helpful? If there is any other relevant information that you would find helpful, please let me know. #college #doctor #medicine #medical-field #anesthesiologist
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Heather’s Answer
Research I found
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.
[3]Undergraduate pre-medical programs include elective courses like organic chemistry that are specifically designed to prepare students for medical school.
Take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). This standardized test is required for admission to medical school.Your scores on this exam, plus your transcript and other personal information, will be the basis of your acceptance.
Medical school takes four years to complete, and will earn you either a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Both are fully credentialed physicians qualified to become an anesthesiologist.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.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.
The National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) matches medical school graduates with residency programs.
Many physicians complete an additional one-year fellowship after their four-year residency, focusing on a specialized field like cardiac or pediatric anesthesiology.
ou 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.
Hope this information helps! Good luck on your journey. :-)
