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Expert: Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
Date: 8/31/2008
Subject: anaesthetist
Question
This is quite a strange question to ask this early, because I'm only 13! But, I
really want to be an anaesthetist when I'm older. So, when you leave high
school, where do you go from there in order to be an anaesthetist? Do you
go to medical school first? Then what? Thanks x
Answer
Now then that depends on which country you are in.
Currently in the UK we have to medical school first and complete our training to be a doctor. You then enter into postgraduate training and have to find a place on a training scheme for anaesthesia. After another 6-7 years then you are qualified as a Consultant Anaesthetist.
However things are changing and it is worth keeping an eye on things as you are so young. Some of the changes may mean that there will be a sub-consultant grade which may or may not be a good thing - so watch this space.
All the best and stick in - it's a great career.
Kind regards
Dr Ian Jackson
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