Is Anesthesiology the best specialty?

I am blessed to work a great job that pays well, too! How well? The recent Medscape Compensation Report lists anesthesia easily in the top 10 of specialties – with an average income of about $386,000 per year. That’s on par with Dermatology and Radiology, even a bit above ENT and Urology.

Why anesthesiology is the best?

Anesthesiology is one of the most exciting medical specialties, providing medical graduates with unique learning opportunities. It is a challenging yet interesting medical field that provides physicians with an opportunity to deal with stressful situations and make smart decisions quickly.

Is being an anesthesiologist worth it?

If the reward of working with a surgeon to save someone’s life, change someone’s life for the better, knowing that you had a significant part to play in the care of a patient without receiving recognition, or being able to help comfort a person in chronic pain with procedures or pharmacology are value to you, then yes.

Is anesthesiology harder than surgery?

Personal opinion— Both are equally stressful! Both anesthesiologist and surgeons have to go through a rigorous, stressful medical residency, and both are presented with potential life threatening cases. A surgeon could accidentally twitch and kill someone.

What is the hardest specialty in medicine?

Competitive programs that are the most difficult to match into include: Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. Dermatology. General Surgery….Less competitive specialties include:

• Family Medicine.
• Internal Medicine.
• Pathology.
• Pediatrics.
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Psychiatry.

Is becoming a anesthesiologist worth it?

What are the cons of being an anesthesiologist?

The cons of being an anesthesiologist

• Extended studies and training. It takes at least eight to 12 years to become an anesthesiologist.
• Pressure to succeed.
• Scheduling challenges.
• Lack of appreciation.
• Reduced bargaining power.
• Potential stress.

What is the best residency for anesthesiology?

The best residency for anesthesiology, or any specialty, is very driven by personal preference and situation. How close you are to family, loved ones, the type of training environment, the opportunities available are all things to take into consideration above and beyond name recognition of a program.

What does it take to be an anesthesiologist?

Anesthesiology is a specialty that traverses many other fields. For a physician anesthesiologist, day-to-day practice doesn’t just mean putting patients to sleep for surgery. A good anesthesiologist needs solid foundations in medicine, surgery, physiology, and pharmacology to deliver a safe and effective anesthetic.

Is anesthesiology competitive for senior citizens?

The overall competitiveness level of anesthesiology is Medium for a U.S. senior. With a Step 1 score of 200, the probability of matching is 68\%. With a Step 1 score of >240, the probability is 97\%. How long is a residency in anesthesiology?

Is Anesthesiology a good major for IMGs?

Because there are 0.7 U.S. MD applicants per 1 program spot, anesthesiology is considered to be Friendly for IMGs students. The average matched U.S. applicant had 6.9 volunteer experiences and 3.3 work experiences. They had 3.2 research experiences and 5.2 abstracts, presentations and publications.