ANESTHESIOLOGIST

PURPOSE

• To reduce pain during surgery
• Makes sure the patient it stabilized before, during and after operations

TASKS

• Manage anesthesia during a surgical procedure
• Must be present in all of the surgery
• Have full responsibility of anesthesia
• 40-50 hours a week

BENEFITS

• Minimum of $250,000
• Good relationships
• Insurance
• Paid when in residency

SCHOOLING

• Any undergraduate degree
• 4 years of med school
• 1 year internship
• 3 years of residency

DIFFICULTIES

• Work hours
• School
• Must be skillful and precise