Why do anesthesiologists love their profession? Below are some of the great things that anesthesiologists and anesthesiology residents have shared with us.
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See a problem, treat the problem.
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Lots of variety. You will deal with patients of every type with every kind of problem.
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Intense focus on cardiopulmonary physiology.
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Requires a broad depth of knowledge of disease and disease treatments to be able to adequately care for your patient.
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Expertise in pharmacology.
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You get to routinely provide very personalized care at a level of intensity that other providers are not able.
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Lots of other anesthesiologists to cover for you if you ever want a vacation.
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Lots of other anesthesiologists to give you a break during a long surgery.
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Being able to change a patient’s condition from dying to stable in a few moments with your knowledge and skill set and a small bag of tools.
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It’s intellectually stimulating and always different
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It’s easy to practice anesthesia anywhere. Because Anesthesia is a consultation practice, you can pick up and move to another city without the problem of leaving your patients or having to build a new patient base.
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Anesthesiologists are needed. Nearly all surgeries and many other procedures require anesthesia and the job market is growing- demand is very high and there is a very good future outlook!
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