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How hard is it to become an anesthesiologist?

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Anesthesiology is an exacting branch of medicine, dealing primarily in the management of patients under sedation. Anesthesiologists must keep patients unconscious during surgical procedures, yet not allow their body functions to be depressed to a dangerous degree. read more

An anesthesiologist administers sedation during surgery, provides post-anesthesia care, assists with pain management and is a key player of a critical care or trauma team. Earning a medical degree, serving in an internship and medical residency is part of the preparation for this job. read more

And to be quite honest, you should probably focus on getting into medical school before you set a goal to become an anesthesiologist. Both tasks are extreemly competitive so being "interested in bio & science" and "willing to work hard" doesn't really translate into obtaining your goal. read more

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