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

Question
QUESTION: Hi I would like to be an anesthesiologist and i was wondering if it was a good idea to major in paramedic and then keep going to school for anesthesiology or major in a science for example, biology or urology etc. please answer.

ANSWER: You need to explore your career choice and colleges a bit more. There is no major in paramedic (that is an allied health field). There is also no major in urology (that is a subspecialty of surgery). You need to go to 4 yrs of college, 4 yrs of medical school and then 4 yrs of anesthesia training. It sounds like you still have a long way to go.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston

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QUESTION: Well what class should I major in college for med school?

Answer
Again, there is no "class" to major in. Most people interested in medicine major in a science but it is not required as long as you take all the required courses. Any college advisor can tell you what those courses are.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston