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Expert: - 9/17/2009


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Hello, I am currently a senior and I wanted to know what is the best degree to receive if you want to become a successful anesthesiologist and make very good money. Thanks in advance for your time and help.


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I assume you meant 'senior' in high school, but you did not state that.  In the US to become an anesthesiologist you will need a degree in medicine, either a D.O. or M.D.

To become successful you'll need much more than a degree:  well-rounded, people-skilled, communicator, innovator, risk-taker are just some things that all "successful" people have in common.

If you want to "make very good money" perhaps you should consider a field dedicated to "making good money" instead of one aimed at caring for people's health.

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JM Starkman, MD

Experience

Over twenty-five years of adult and pediatric, inpatient and outpatient clinical anesthesia practice--some private, some group.

Organizations
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons. My county medical society.

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[not a researcher]

Education/Credentials
American medical school graduate. Board Certified. Fellowship trained Cardiovascular and Pediatric anesthesia subspecialist.

Past/Present Clients
Over 20,000 anesthetics, the majority of which have been personally managed, with less than 5% consisting of supervising nurse anesthetists or in-training resident physicians.

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