What is an anesthesiologist/physician and how to become one

Anesthesiologists do more than just administer anethesia to a patient. You focus as an anesthesiologist on a variety on aspects before, during, and after surgery, including anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine.

Some of the duties and responsibilities that you fulfill in this capacity include meeting with the patient and the surgeon to assess the patient's health and make decisions regarding the type and quantity of anesthesia to be given. Moreover, you monitor the patient during surgery to ensure all vitals remain normal and the organs continue to function. Post operation, you oversee that the patient recovers from the anesthesia properly and make them comfortable during the process. Essential skills required for this role include communication, attention to detail, analytical ability, and mathematical acumen.

To qualify for this position, you will need to complete a four-year undergraduate degree, followed by another four years of medical school. Moreover, you will then have to complete a further four years in an anesthesiology residency program. The average hourly pay for this position is $91.48, which amounts to more than $190,000 annually. The career is likely to grow in the near future and result in new opportunities emerging across the United States.