Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 2/16/2010

Question
I was wondering in High School I floated by, not really putting forth effort to do the best in all my classes. I always wanted to be a anesthesiologist, I was so very young and did not not know or understand all the requirements for the career. I am 23 years old I have had some college course and I completed a Medical Assisting program. Do you think I could do it, or would this be out of my reach??? You said the classes were very hard. I just want to know what you think.

Answer
If you are a good student, then anything is possible. You are not too old but you still have a long way ahead. You would need to complete a 4 yr college, 4 yrs of medical school and 4 yrs of residency but if you are determined, I don't see why you can't.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston