Anesthisiology

· Must be very certain that all details and tasks of the job are completed accurately. Errors can have painful or even fatal consequences for patients
· Must remain alert to frequent changes in patients’ vital signs. Must be alert to unexpected events, such as allergic reactions to anesthetics


To become an anesthesiologist, students must complete medical school. Before entering medical school, most students earn a bachelor’s degree. A premedicine or science major is recommended. Some students graduate with a liberal arts degree, but take required courses in physics, biology, and chemistry. Entry into medical school is competitive. Applicants usually apply to several schools. The first two years of medical school take pl...