Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 6/24/2009

Question
I have recently decided to major in the medical field. After speaking with several people it was suggested to me
to look into becoming an CRNA then moving on to being a Anesthesiologist.What would your suggestion be?
 Thank You
    Janifer

Answer
Not to do that! You cannot go from one to the other. To be a CRNA you need a nursing degree, then some experience working in an ICU then CRNA school. To be an anesthesiologist you need a 4 yr college degree, 4 yr medical school and 4 yr residency. The CRNA path does not cut any of that out.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston