What college major is best for an anesthesiologist?

The first step toward being an anesthesiologist is getting into medical school. To do that, any undergraduate major is acceptable as long as you meet your pre-med requirements. In fact, a student in a non-traditional major may even be an advantage (biology majors applying to med school are a dime a dozen, but a studio art major will capture someone's attention!). Here are the majors or a few anesthesiologists I work with: Chemistry, engineering, theater, anthropology, biology. To get a leg up on what an anesthesiologist needs to know, you could focus on biochemistry and physiology courses. Major in what interests you, be an exceptional student, rock those pre-med courses and requirements, and you're on your way!