Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 10/13/2007

Question
Hey I'm currently on allexperts.com and I am interested in becoming an anesthesiologist. I am almost in the 9th grade and I would like to know the answer to my 3 questions please :)
1.) After 8 years (b4 residency) I'm a payed doctor right?
2.) If I make honor roll every year but get mid B's/high B's occasionally a low to mid B in math and science could I be an anesthesiologist? If C's are VERY rare (usually high) but mostly only on mid term but when report card comes there B's?
3.) How much do you get yearly (income) when your going through residency/and after?
Please & thank you :)

Answer
1.) After 8 years (b4 residency) I'm a payed doctor right?

Once you start your residency, you are paid. You are not paid during medical school.


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2.) If I make honor roll every year but get mid B's/high B's occasionally a low to mid B in math and science could I be an anesthesiologist? If C's are VERY rare (usually high) but mostly only on mid term but when report card comes there B's?

Yes you could. Obviously Math and Science are important subject but not the only determinant. You will need very good grades to get into medical school so keep the Bs to a minimum.

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3.) How much do you get yearly (income) when your going through residency/and after?

During residency, you can expect between $30K and $45 K per year. After residency, you can expect between $125K and >$400K.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston