Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 8/28/2009

Question
QUESTION:
What College courses should I take as a freshman in college to become an anesthesiologist. Keep in mind that I aam attending a community college in the Antelope Valley. Avc.edu. I have no clue where to start and I am afraid that the decisions I make now about my classes are going to affect my future,please help with specific courses and a freshman.

ANSWER: The first thing I would tell you is to get into a 4 yr college. Community college will not get you into medical school, so the more time you spend there, the more time you will lose. Once in the 4 yr college, any academic advisor can help you set up your courses for medical school.


Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston


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QUESTION: But what if my GPA is low? Would staying in community college for the first two years help?

Answer
It may help you to understand the material at the 4 yr college better, but most of the credit you get at the community college won't count towards to baccalaureate degree and may even be looked down upon by medical schools.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston