Career questions tagged anesthesiologist
How hard was it to become an Anesthesiologist?
I am 15, and planning on graduating high school a year early. I am in 10th grade right now, and planning on doing summer school and another semester in order to graduate a year early. My goal in life is to become an anesthesiologist, and I have some questions for people who have reached that goal. What helped you get to that point? How long did it take? What was your major, and minor/s? What tips do you have for me to help me get to that point. What was your weighted GPA for high school? Is it more difficult than you thought it would be, or is it easier than you thought, and if you could, would you pick a different career choice? That's it! Thanks:)
How much of an affect will AI have on the field of anesthesiology ?
I'm in 12th grade and part of the medical academy at my high school. In college I plan on majoring in Biology. After my undergrad I plan on attending CAA school to become an anesthesiology assistant.
How do I balance GPA, extracurriculars, and clinical experience as a pre-med student #Spring26
I’m currently a high school senior planning to go to college on a pre-med track. I’m really interested in science, especially biology and anatomy, and I’ve done well in those classes. I’m trying to understand how to best prepare for medical school early on, including what I should focus on during my first year of college. I’m also curious about how to balance academics with gaining clinical experience and extracurriculars. I plan on attending a college that has a medical school/ hospital attached to its name, and is also right across campus
What specifically do you have to do to be an anesthesiologist?
If you want to be an anesthesiologist, what would I have to do if I became one.
If you could go back and do college again knowing what you know now about the path to biomedical engineering, anesthesiology, or the healthcare field in general what would you have done differently or prioritize differently to build a strong foundation to better prepare you for the field What is something you would go back and change to better set you up for success before even going into the healthcare field?
Hi! I am trying to become and anesthesiologist or biomedical engineer I have a strong interest in the healthcare field. I am nervous about starting my career because I know the Pre-med track is very demanding, but I would just like some tips on how to be well prepared for everything that comes with Pre-med. I am also majoring in Biology and science isn't one of my stronger subjects so any tips on how to properly study would be very appreciated.
What does a typical work week look like for you?
Curious about how manageable it is and how rigid the hours are? #Spring26
What courses should I take as a 12th grader wanting to major in Anesthesiology ?
I'm in 11th grade now, and am in the process completing Algebra 2, Ap Chem, and English 11. I am very interested in hands on things, such as cars, woodshop, welding etc, but I want to be an anesthesiologist. what should I take?
Question about schooling
I am a student who does good in school i take collage classes as a junior at high school I have a 3.45 GPA but i'm trying to bring it up to get a 3.5 i want to go to OSU for my undergrad and medical school to become an anesthesiologist what are my chances at succeeding and is it a good job to have
What advice would you give someone just starting out as a nurse anesthetist?
I am in the 10th grade and exploring future careers as part of a project. Currently, I am very interested in becoming a nurse anesthetist. What skills do you think are the most important, and what advice would you give someone starting in this career?
Does knowing that being an anesthesiologist assistant is a very important position in a surgery procedure cause any anxiety? How do you deal the anxiety and what do you do to calm yourself down. #Fall25
Im a freshman in college and I'm trying to get started with doing the pre-requisites for the CAA program at 3 different schools.
What is day to day life like as a nurse anesthetist? What skill do you think you use the most during your work day?
I am in the 10th grade and exploring future careers as part of a project. Currently, I am very interested in becoming a nurse anesthetist. What is your workday like as a nurse anesthetist? What skills are the most important in your opinion?
What does it take to succeed in becoming an anesthesiologist assistant and what is it that truly makes the job rewarding?
I want to become an anesthesiologist assistant even though STEM is not my strong suit. How can I power through and succeed?
Any tips from anesthesiologists?
I’ve settled on being an anesthesiologist, I really like medical stuff and I find it all so interesting and I love hospitals. Does anyone have any tips or recommendations I’m gonna go to Oregon state university
Where to find scholarships?
Where can a tenth-grader start applying for scholarships?
Was there any point were you wondered if you should change career paths or if what you were pursuing wasn't right or meant for you? And if so, what was it that reaffirmed that you were pursuing the right thing?
Is there anything in which you recommend to someone with many years of schooling ahead of them? I am someone who plans to go into anesthesiology. I know I will have many years of schooling to go through, and I want to make sure that I don't experience burnout.
What is the most ethically challenging decision you face when balancing adequate anesthesia with patient safety, especially in settings where resources are limited?
I recently went on a medical trip to Nigeria, and witnessed many procedures that could have more adequately supported the patient if there was better access to anesthetic care. As someone who is curious and passionate about a future in the medical field, aiming to work as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). My goal is to understand this question from a human perspective or from a personal experience. Rather than a general or textbook answer.
How were you able to overcome the hardships to be able to pursue your medical field?
I would love to be able to pursue anesthesiology as my future career, but 13 years of school is overwhelming. What best advice do you have in being able to stay strong and overcome these challenges?
What are the highlights and challenges associated with becoming an anesthesiologist in the United States? #Spring25
What major best prepares one to become an anesthesiologist? How to navigate undergraduate education to prepare for medical school?
What is the process of becoming a doctor like?
I wish to be an anesthesiologist after I finish schooling. I know about undergrad and med-school and residency, but what else should I know about the process to get there?
How do you see the advancements of AI/robots affecting the career of anesthesiologists Do you think this career would benefit from including advanced technology/AI? #Spring25?
How do you see the advancements of AI/robots affecting the career of anesthesiologists? Do you think this career would benefit from including advanced technology/AI? #Spring25
What is the most challenging thing about being an anesthesiologist?
Something that makes your job scary
What do you enjoy most as an anesthesiologist?
What do you like most about your job?
I want to be a anesthesiologist
How can I become an Anesthesiologist, what are the steps I need to take to reach to my goal. And what colleges can I go to become a anesthesiologist.
What courses should I take as a 10th grader wanting to major in Anesthesiology ?
I'm in 9th grade and I like medical things. I really like music which is why I go to an Arts school. I really want to be in the medical field but I don't know what classes I would need to take next year and the years after that. I'm currently taking 3 honors classes (Algebra 2, Biology, and English 1).
What is the pathway to be an Anesthesiologist?
What classes in high school and college should I take to become an Anesthesiologist
W hat are carrier paths for am aspiring anesthesiologist from a country like Pakistan?
What are carrier paths for am aspiring anesthesiologist from a country like Pakistan?
What are good internships and research opportunities for a high school student who wants to pursue field of medicine
Hello, I am a rising junior in New York, NY. I'm a driven and hardworking high school student who is set on anesthesiology as my future profession. I realize this is a very advanced topic, and so I'm focusing on starting with the basics, and am looking for opportunities/internships to maybe shadow a doctor, or nurse, or even volunteer at hospitals, anything helps. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! P.S. Looking for both summer and academic year for opportunities/internships/volunteering.
Anesthesiologists, how did you earn money while being in school did you only start working while in residency? and if so what jobs were you able to apply for??
Im in grade 11, currently working towards getting my Associate's in Arts. I want to pursue my Bachelors in Science (Biology) then move onto med school.
What personal qualities and skills are most important for an anesthesiologist to have?
I am a rising junior
How to become an Anesthesiologist? I need help on how. Why, because they make good money and my anesthesiologist helped calm me down when I went into surgery.?
Anesthesiologist. I need help on how. Why, because they make good money and my anesthesiologist helped calm me down when I went into surgery.