Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 5/15/2007

Question
i have some questions about anesthesiology and would like them to be answered. please

1) most regrets of becoming an anesthesiologist?

2) type of students most likely to succeed in this career?

3) how long does one have to be an intern before becoming an anesthesiologist?

4)career outlook?

5) what degrees are needed?

Answer
1) most regrets of becoming an anesthesiologist?

None. I enjoy what I am doing.


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2) type of students most likely to succeed in this career?

Hard working, conscientious, detail oriented, problem solver.


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3) how long does one have to be an intern before becoming an anesthesiologist?

1 yr internship, 3 yrs residency.

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4)career outlook?

Good. There is always a need for anesthesiologists.

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5) what degrees are needed?

MD degree and residency in anesthesiology.


Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston