Anesthesiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Anesthesiologists are the physicians trained to administer and manage anesthesia given during a surgical procedure. They are also responsible for managing and treating changes in your critical life functions - breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.  Further, they immediately diagnose and treat any medical problems that might arise during and immediately after surgery.

Salary:

 In the United States, you should expect a salary of about $250,000 to $425,000 with the median being about $343,000.

Education:

Step 1: Earn a Bachelor's Degree

Step 2: Pass the Medical College Admission Test

Step 3: Complete Medical School

Step 4: Pass the USMLE

Step 5: Complete an Anesthesiology Residency Program

Step 6: Obtain State Licensing      

Step 7: Maintain Certification and Renew Medical License

Reflection: I would not like to be one because fixing people puts me in full panic mode.