What are the pros and cons of being an anesthesiologist?

Pros:

• Competitive benefits. Becoming an anesthesiologist requires extensive education and skill. Because of this specialization, anesthesiologists make extremely good money and have great benefits such as medical insurance and retirement plans.

• Stability. Hospitals and surgical centers are crucial to society, which is great for anesthesiologists. Job stability helps people feel comfortable and confident, and anesthesiologists can enjoy high stability.

• Respect. Anesthesiology is a respected career requiring high levels of skill and intellect. Many people feel great satisfaction for working in a position that they feel is a respected, impressive role.

Cons:

• Extensive education requirements. Anesthesiologists hold doctorate degrees, and they also complete a residency. These requirements often take over a decade of dedication. They also can be extremely expensive.

• Liability. Anesthesiologists have the responsibility of safely and accurately dispensing medication to patients. Any errors could lead to potential lawsuits and litigation. An error could also seriously harm a patient. This can be extremely difficult for anesthesiologists.

• Little room for advancement. Once you become an anesthesiologist, you can stay an anesthesiologist for the rest of your career. There is no potential to continue climbing up in your career as you have reached the end.