Anesthesiologists
Physicians & Surgeons
Anesthesiologists administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery. They evaluate patients' medical histories to determine anesthetic risk, select appropriate anesthesia techniques, monitor patients' vital signs during procedures, and manage potential complications during and after anesthesia administration, ensuring patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
Working conditions
These physicians work primarily in hospitals, surgical centers, and outpatient clinics where they provide anesthesia services for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. Work involves operating rooms, procedure suites, and sometimes labor and delivery units, requiring on-call availability and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and emergencies to provide continuous anesthesia coverage.
Academic requirements
This occupation requires a medical degree (MD or DO) followed by completion of a 4-year anesthesiology residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). State medical licensure and board certification in anesthesiology through the American Board of Anesthesiology are required. Some pursue additional fellowship training in subspecialties.
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Typical salary range
$84.9K - 239K
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Years Higher Education
12 - 13
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Job Outlook
Good