Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 4/3/2009

Question
I wanted to know what is the math level you need to become an anesthesiologist and what do i need to look for in a college to have the best education towards my anesthesiology career?

Answer
To become an anesthesiologist you need 4 yrs of college, 4 yrs of medical school and 4 yrs of residency training. You can major in anything you want in college as long as you take the required premedical course (which any college can tell you what they are). Calculus is a required course.  The things to look for in a college are the same as anyone looking for a good college. You want it to be competitive, to have a high caliber faculty, to have their own medical school (they often give preference to their graduates) and most importantly, that the faculty and coursework in your chosen major are of high quality.

Hope this helps,

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston