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Anesthesiologists are physicians who focus on surgical patients and pain relief. They administer anesthetics, which are medicines to prevent patients from feeling pain and sensations; closely monitor patients' vital signs during surgery and adjust anesthetics accordingly; monitor patients through the first recovery stages after an operation; and administer appropriate medications during recovery. In addition to helping patients through surgery, anesthesiologists may also help treat patients with conditions causing chronic pain. Many specialize in specific types of problems, such as respiratory or neurological illness. More than ninety percent of the anesthetics used in health care are administered by or under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. http://anesthesiology.umc.edu/anesthesia_interest_group.html
 * ** Anesthesiology

Anesthesiologists are Doctors of Medicine (MDs) that concentrate on the care of surgical patients and pain relief. As with other physicians, they evaluate and treat patients and direct the efforts of those on their staffs. Some of the primary responsibilities of an anesthesiologist include examining patient to determine the type of anesthetic needed, communicating all relevant information to the appropriate medical practitioners, and administering local, intravenous, or spinal anesthetic to the patient. Other duties may include recording the type and amount of anesthesia administered, maintaining the patient’s vital life functions (i.e. heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and breathing) through continual monitoring and assessment during surgery, and conferring with other physicians and surgeons to determine the condition of a patient before, during, and after sedation. Anyone interested in this medical specialty must be dedicated to a lifetime of continuing education in order to stay current with the constantly evolving nature of anesthesiology and pain management. To be successful in anesthesiology, individuals must excel academically, be incredibly detailed-oriented, calm in stressful situations, and warm and caring in order to ease patient’s anxiety. http://www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/anesthesiologist.htm

Examines patient to determine type of anesthetic needed and communicates findings to appropriate medical practitioner. Administers local, intravenous, or spinal anesthetic, records type and amount of anesthesia, an﻿d determines condition of patient before, during, and after sedation. Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice. May require at least 2-4 years of anesthesiology experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May report to a medical director. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
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http://anesthesia.ucsf.edu/extranet/students/index.php?page=anesthesia_interest_group


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Anesthesiologists are some of the highest-paid physician specialists in the field of medicine. Salaries can vary greatly by geographic region, type of facility, number of years in practice and sub-specialty. Anesthesiologists earn, on average, a salary of approximately $300,000 annually, and can expect to earn upwards of $450,000 with experience. Many anesthesiologists receive a bonus in addition to salary, and anesthesiologists working in specific areas such as cardiology or pediatrics are paid at a premium.

http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Anesthesiologist/Salary


 * __An average anesthesiologist receives a salary of 252,521 per year.__**

An anesthesiologist must successfully complete a four-year undergraduate degree and a four-year medical school program. After medical school, an anesthesiologist takes an additional four years of specialized training. You can find this career ar any hospital all over the world. There are many colleges that offer this degree, such as SUNY Syracuse, Penn State University, and University of Miami.
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5 Steps To Become an Anesthesiologist: > http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/work/field/?ref=adword&gclid=CO-V5Lr60acCFQLs7QodrhIk-Q
 * 1) Anesthesiologists are physicians who specialize in caring for surgical patients and providing relief from pain. They give anesthetics and are responsible for monitoring and maintaining a patient's vital signs during surgery, such as breathing, blood pressure and heart rate. Anesthesiologists also provide pain relief to women giving birth, to patients in intensive care units and to those enduring chronic pain. Anesthesiologists must have a bachelor's degree that includes pre-medical science classes. They must also earn a Doctor of Medicine and complete a 4-year residency in Anesthesiology.
 * 2) Those wishing to become Anesthesiologists must earn a bachelor's degree with pre-medicine courses. Pre-med students take courses in biology, chemistry, physics and math, but they also study English and the humanities.
 * 3) Those aspiring to be Anesthesiologists must obtain a Doctor of Medicine degree. Admission to medical school is highly competitive and requires taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Medical training takes four years beyond undergraduate study, with the first two years spent in classroom training and the second two focused on clinical experience.
 * 4) According to the American Board of Anesthesiology,//www.theaba.org//, those wishing to become Anesthesiologists must attend a 4-year residency program in Anesthesiology after graduating from medical school. The first year includes rotations through many areas of general medicine, such as internal medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine. Beginning with the second year, the focus is solely on Anesthesiology.
 * 1) Like all physicians, Anesthesiologists must be licensed by the state in which they practice; according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, //www.bls.gov//, licensing requirements include graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of a residency program and passing a licensing exam. Anesthesiologists can also obtain optional certification from the American Board of Anesthesiology, //www.theaba.org//. Board certification requires completion of written and oral exams.

My interest in this field is about me helping people, and revealing people of their pain. I used to have a doctor's set and used to check peoples pulse. I also used to hate going to the dentist and doctor to get my teeth clean or get needles, but always wanted someone to put me to sleep so i can't feel anything.
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**Interview:**


 * 1) **Name of person you are interviewing:** Bridgette Marks
 * 2) **What proffession is the person in?:** Registered Nurse
 * 3) **Do they like their job?:** Yes, Meeting new people that need your assistance brings me joy.
 * 4) **Positives about their job:** Being able to help others in and outside of work.
 * 5) **Negatives about their job:** Meeting DRUNK patients.
 * 6) What are their job roles and titles?: I am responsible for the needs of patients suffering from illness or injury, and can provide care and cater to the needs of patients in a variety of settings, including operating rooms, ambulatory care, intensive care, physicians offices, health care clinics or specialized practices .
 * 7) **Out of the college trainging you had to go through, what was the most useful and what was the least useful that you were required to accomplish?:** The most useful was my psychology classes, and the least useful was my environment class I took many years ago.
 * 8) **How much do you make a week? A year?** Around 70K, not telling you any more.
 * 9) **Do you find it easy or hard to live off your salary?:** It's easy or hard, I'm just grateful.
 * 10) **Are you required to continue training/ progressing in your education to remain competitive and capable to do your job?:** Not required to continue, but you can if wanted.
 * 11) **Do you find your field in high demand, not enough well qualified persons, or are their too many people withing your field?:** This field is very high in demand.