Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 8/5/2010

Question
Well my question is as a RN what would be my best option to be anesthesiologist? do I go ahead and get my BSN then to medical school? Do I have to start a fresh of 4yrs of college.

Answer
You shouldn't have to start college all over again but you do need to make sure that you meet all the prerequisite courses for medical school. It may require some additional college courses (I am not familiar with nursing requirements or if thoses courses satisfy the medical school requirements). I would check with your local college to find out what is required and then to see what that involves for you.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston