Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 3/9/2008

Question
How many years of schooling are required to become an anesthesiologist?
What is the average annual salary?
What are my chances of becoming an anesthesiologist?
What should my major be?

Answer
How many years of schooling are required to become an anesthesiologist?

4 yrs college, 4 yrs medical school and 4 yr anesthesiology residency


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What is the average annual salary?

Ranges between $120,000 and over $400,00.


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What are my chances of becoming an anesthesiologist?

That depends on a lot of factors including grades, MCAT scores, National Board scores, interviews, etc.

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What should my major be?

Anything you want as long as you take the required pre-med courses.


Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston