Expert: Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based - 11/15/2008

Question
I am just starting High School and I was wondering if there are any conferences or meetings future anesthesiologist could go to? Also, can you go to a six year Pre-med/Medical school and still be able to become an anesthesiologist? I am a year younger than the rest of my peers and I have a 4.0 GPA, can age affect your chances of becoming an anesthesiologist?

Answer
Hi Tracy
From your spelling I guess you are in the USA. I'm UK based and could tell you about what we can do but it would not be the same as the states. Please look at the past answers of my American colleague Dr Levy as this is a common question. Feel free to ask me further if you are interested in the UK or ask Dr Levy directly if the past answers don't supply what you need.
The link you need is http://en.allexperts.com/q/Anesthesiology-962/indexExp_9557.htm
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson