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Hello,
I am a freshman in Highschool wondering what my grades should be like and what courses I should take in college in order to one day be in your line of work. I also want to know how long the residency usually lasts.
sincerly,
Myke
Hi Myke
You really need to ask one of my American colleagues about this as I am UK based and don't have a clue about your system. In the UK we need the highest grades to get into medical school. We then complete our medical training and go on to specialise in anaesthesia. The average age of completion of training is around 32.
All the best, it is worth it!
Dr Ian Jackson
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Anesthesiology
Answers by Expert:
Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
Expertise
I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
Experience
Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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