Did you like your rotation as a student?

[Multifidus]

Like many 3rd years in my position, I have pretty much decided on anesthesiology without having done a rotation in it yet. My advisor has been warning me that anesthesiology rotations aren't great for students because it isn't a great "spectator sport", as he puts it. So my worry is that in a few months, when I do my anesthesiology rotation as a 4th year, all my excitement and interest in the field may be shaken, perhaps falsely. So could some of you docs give some insight into this? Did you LOVE your anesthesiology rotation? Should I expect it to be uninteresting as a student?

Thanks.

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[lvspro]

Like many 3rd years in my position, I have pretty much decided on anesthesiology without having done a rotation in it yet. My advisor has been warning me that anesthesiology rotations aren't great for students because it isn't a great "spectator sport", as he puts it. So my worry is that in a few months, when I do my anesthesiology rotation as a 4th year, all my excitement and interest in the field may be shaken, perhaps falsely. So could some of you docs give some insight into this? Did you LOVE your anesthesiology rotation? Should I expect it to be uninteresting as a student?

Thanks.

Depends. If you play the role of "rotating intubator" then it may get a bit boring. If, on the other hand, they allow you to put together a plan for a pt, intubate them, start any lines, etc... pretty much follow a patient or two every day from start to finish, then it'll prolly reinforce your decision. Watching a pt during the anesthestic is the meat, and if you make good decisions, choose the right meds, ie. impress an attending, then you'll be experiencing the job, and it should help w/your decision.
g/l

 

[Dr. J?]

Have similar sentiments....good to hear Ivspro.

 

[fakin' the funk]

Depends. If you play the role of "rotating intubator" then it may get a bit boring. If, on the other hand, they allow you to put together a plan for a pt, intubate them, start any lines, etc... pretty much follow a patient or two every day from start to finish, then it'll prolly reinforce your decision. Watching a pt during the anesthestic is the meat, and if you make good decisions, choose the right meds, ie. impress an attending, then you'll be experiencing the job, and it should help w/your decision.
g/l

And what if you think it's exciting (or at least interesting) just to watch anesthesiologists, completely hands-off?

(ok that sounded a bit gay)

 

[lvspro]

And what if you think it's exciting (or at least interesting) just to watch anesthesiologists, completely hands-off?

(ok that sounded a bit gay)

You're right about the gay part.

Well, I'd assume that if you enjoy watching it, then doing it would prolly be even better... kinda like watching porn.