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physician anesthesiologist
veterinarian

Goal setting: What are your

goals for your future?

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apply/get accepted to the college i intend to go to

graduate high school with csf, As & Bs only, community
service cord, and go off to college
join Army ROTC while going to college while going for my
bachelor's degree
graduate college and get commissioned as a second
lieutenant in the army (medical corps)
serve time in the military
after opt out of the contract pursue a doctrine

Provide a brief description

of the job. Include the
nature of the work,
environment, the duties
performed, responsibilities,
average
work week, etc
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An anesthesiologist is a physician who is trained in the administration

of drugs, pain medicine, to patients who must undergo a procedure or
major surgery. An anesthesiologist is mostly seen in the operating
room although some procedures are performed in the patients room
or other medical suites... They also help patients who experience
chronic pain by maintaining normality in their day to day lives. An
anesthesiologist is present throughout most of the surgical procedure;
from accessing the patient in pre-op all the way to the postoperative
state. The anesthesiologist must be present in case a patient has an
adverse reaction to the medication administered during surgery. Their
job is unique and more advanced than an ordinary doctor or surgeon
since they must be familiar with a patients illness as well as the
effects the illness and medication will have on the body. Often they
will require another level of testing in order to administer the proper
dosage of medications many which cause full sedation.

Describe key skills, abilities,

and personality traits
important for this career.

skills and abilities:

An Anesthesiologist:

Is a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) who has successfully

completed an undergraduate education (most commonly
a B.S. or B.A. degree), a medical education, an
anesthesiology training program and possibly a
sub-specialty fellowship (12 or more years of education
after high school including at least four or more years of
training after medical school)

Provides anesthesia directly, or acts as the director or

leader of the anesthesia care team

Always retains the overall responsibility for the patient

An Anesthesiology Fellow:

Has completed an anesthesiology training program and

has obtained additional education in one of the

sub-specialties of anesthesiology (cardiothoracic,

neurosurgical, obstetric, pediatric, pain management or
intensive care)

Undergoes additional training that may be months to

years depending on the sub-specialty selected and
training program
An Anesthesiology Resident:

Is a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) enrolled in an

accredited anesthesiology training program

Practices under the supervision of an anesthesiologist

Personality traits:
Because the time they spend with patients is so limited and the
interaction may take place in an emergency situation,
anesthesiologists must have good bedside manner and be able to
establish rapport quickly. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to
communicate in a clear, supportive manner are key skills in building a
relationship with patients. Physical stamina and manual dexterity are
necessary for the practice of anesthesiology. The anesthesiologist
may work a 60-hour week, and the working hours can be irregular with
the need to be on call for emergencies. An anesthesiologist may also
need to stand or sit for long periods. Many procedures used by an
anesthesiologist require technical skill; inserting an intravenous line,
spinal catheter or endotracheal tube all need a steady hand and a deft
touch.An anesthesiologist must be able to integrate various factors
into the decision-making process in the operating room.
What is the average or
median salary
range for this career both
nationally and locally?

National:
physician anesthesiologist Median $349,691

Local:
Fresno : Median $356,440
What is the outlook for the
future of this career? Does
research show
growth or decline in
hiring?

expectedtotrendupwardbyapproximately18%from2012to
2022(
www.bls.gov
).Thisgrowthisfasterthanaverageandis
expectedtoresultinanincreaseof123,300jobsby2022.

Describe the education and

training
required for this position.
Are there
any licenses or
certifications required?

be a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) who has successfully completed

an undergraduate education (most commonly a B.S. or B.A. degree), a
medical education, an anesthesiology training program and possibly a
sub-specialty fellowship (12 or more years of education after high
school including at least four or more years of training after medical
school)

What is your overall

impression of this
occupation?

Pros:
Treatingavarietyofpatients
instantgratification
Fewercomplications
Scheduleflexibility
Cons: stressful
Poorcontinuityofcare
Unpredictableschedules
Lessnegotiatingpower

After learning more about

this career, are you still
interested? Would this
career fit with the lifestyle
you want? Does it match
your interests, personality,
skills and work values?
List two occupations that
are similar that you may be
interested in researching.

still interested
not interested)
This career is a good match for me because:
I am very interested in this occupation and it would suit me because
the personality traits it requires i have.
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