Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 10/12/2009

Question
I am still in high school, and i make straight A's and I am in as high of classes as possible for my age. I am highly considering a career in anesthesiology. What classes should I be taking next year? I am a sophomore, and I will be able to go into AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP Biology and more, should I start leaning away from math, and lean towards science? Could you please recommend some classes that I should take and some that I should stay away from?

Answer
You will need all those classes including Calculus (and perhaps Statistics) but in hogh school it only prepares you to take the classes in college. Don't stay away from any classes you also need to enjoy school so take courses you like. You'll have plenty of time to take the required courses.


Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston