Career questions tagged anesthesiology
why do people choose to do anesthesiology?
why do they do it
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:)
What ethical challenges are unique to anesthesiology, and how do practitioners navigate situations where rapid decisions must be made under pressure? #Spring26
I am a college freshman planning to pursue a career in anesthesiology after medical school, and I want to better understand what to expect in the field and how to effectively handle situations I may face in my future career.
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.
What are the best steps to take to help in achieving a career as an Anesthesiologist?
I am a BIO Major and have taken all requirements to meet graduation, but now I would like to know the next steps to take; LECOM or other post graduate courses. Which would benefit me to reaching my career goal?
How do doctors resolve ethically challenging dilemmas or cases with their patients?
Hello, I am going to be a first year medical student at a DO school and am interested in OBGYN and anesthesiology. I know that medical ethics is a course that physicians have to take but it seems unnerving when different values conflict and you have to choose the best treatment that will align with what the patient needs and is okay with.
As a college freshman, what classes, extracurriculars, and experiences should I focus on early to stay on track for medical school and a future career in anesthesiology #Spring26?
I am a college freshman at Louisiana State University (LSU) on a pre-med track with the goal of becoming an anesthesiologist. I am focused on building a strong foundation early and making the most of opportunities at LSU and in the surrounding medical community. I am especially interested in gaining clinical experience, getting involved in research, and choosing meaningful extracurriculars that will strengthen my medical school application. I would appreciate advice on what I should prioritize during my freshman year to stay on track and stand out as a future applicant.
What steps did you take to becoming a CRNA How are you able to balance your personal life while being one??
I am a high school student who will graduate as a LPN through a program and I plan to also be a RN while working as a LPN before ultimately becoming a CRNA but I'm not sure if I understand the hardship and responsibility to being a CRNA yet.
How do you find out what you will major in? What are the advantages of going to college as undecided as an incoming college freshman
What are the risks you need to take to dual or even triple major. I am going to college undecided and I have a wide range of interests and I am really overwhelmed by what the future holds. I am passionate about math and biology; however, I really don't know how to utilize my likes into an actual profession. I would like to major in biology and finance while minoring in language and business. I might even major in other subjects that are not listed above. I would like to know what the hardships and hard parts of learning each course in college are and the fun and interesting aspects of it. I want to get the answer from an actual person who has gone through the process of figuring what they want to major in and people who have seen what it takes to be in either finance, business, anesthesiology, dentistry, and many more. Thank you ! #Spring26
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?
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?
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 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 peoples jobs like as anesthesiologists?
I'm trying to figure out what I want to do after high school, and I'm trying to learn a bit about some things that sound interesting to me. I'd heard about anesthesiology a bit, but I've honestly been a bit scared by it. I know they deal with high stress moments that need quick thinking. How would I know if I would be able to deal with things of the sort?
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 are some things I should be doing now to prepare for a career as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, especially while finishing my undergrad?
I am studying nursing at Florida Southern College and I am in their pre-anesthesiology assistant program.
What AP classes should I take if I want to be an anesthesiologist or a nurse anaesthetist What else should I do to contribute to my future education?
I am currently in grade 10 and unsure of what to do. Open to any help.
What does the day to day look like as an anesthesiologist ? Also what is the pay and type of education you need?
Im in 9th grade currently and am planning to work in the medical field. One thing that I have my heart set on is being an anesthesiologist but many say its a lot of work in school. Though I'm ok with that I also want to know what the workload is like and when I would be able to start working as it is because a bunch of Student debt.
What advice would you give to prospective CRNA school students?
I have considered changing my dream health career choice many times. But a CRNA has always stood out to me, and has remained my #1 choice within the health field. I’m currently in college, expecting to apply for Nursing school next semester. I expect CRNA school to be more complex than Nursing school, so I was wondering to receive advice on this career journey of mine. Thank you!
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 are the steps of becoming an anesthesiologists ?
What college classes do I have to take and do I have to attend medical school
how much do anesthesiologists make?
how much do anesthesiologists make? How long do anesthesiologists have to go to school for? what are perks of being anesthesiologists? what is being a anesthesiologists like?
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?
Hello, So I'm about to be a junior and I was contacted by my school and they said I have the choice to graduate early. I was thinking about double majoring. I wanted to become an anesthesiologist but I also want to study veterinary medicine. I was wondering what steps should I take to do that and if I do graduate early, what next I already take college courses early but I still wonder what college courses AM I supposed to take. I wanted to get general courses out of the way but I don't really know what they are. ?
Is it even possible for me to double major in veterinary medicine and in regular medicine? Are there scholarships that cover stuff like this? What med or vet schools do you recommend?
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.