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Become a CRNA. Fraction of the time, fraction of the debt, less stress, less responsibility, mad cash.If you had to go back right now... What would you have done differently?
Become a CRNA. Fraction of the time, fraction of the debt, less stress, less responsibility, mad cash.If you had to go back right now... What would you have done differently?
The top 10% of anesthesiologists are going to do well for themselves
I love my job as well, but knowing what I know right now, how things are likely to play out over the next 20 years, I'd just tell my old self to go into Ortho. Then I'd have a stable career in a nice field and never worry about all the BS that's on the horizon.
Again illustrating the difficulty of the what-if scenarios and advice that come up in these threads ...
We get a skewed view on SDN of applicants with 250 Step 1 scores, but the truth is that at least 80-90% of anesthesia residents in the country wouldn't have been competitive for an orthopedics or ENT spot, the two surgical specialties that get pointed to most often in these "best future" threads.
To any undecided med students reading this thread, if you're a brilliant top-10%-er, you have some great options.
If you're not a brilliant top-10%-er, and you can't do ortho or ENT, what then? You could do internal medicine, and THEN become brilliant and excel, and land a GI or cardiology fellowship. But we're back to the same basic advice: "be brilliant" and the world is your oyster.
I would humbly suggest that anyone who has the option of doing ortho probably also has the brains and drive to make a great career out of anesthesiology, even in this climate. The top 10% of anesthesiologists are going to do well for themselves, even in a gloomy world where 75% of anesthesiologists are hospital or AMC employees.
Telling the bottom 80% of would-be anesthesiologists that they should pick ortho instead is like telling a minor league baseball player that he should just go play football for the New England Patriots instead.
You all still are and will be making a lot more than primary care specialities and neurology,paeds etc. which you will probably agree require more knowledge base and have tougher residencies?
Almost five years out, still love my job and very happy with my choice.
That's gotta be brutal for the people who spent so much time preparing for a job they now hate. Although I think some people aren't that good at life and will always be unhappy. Also, it's not like the challenges in medicine and anesthesiology came out of the blue. Unless you've been practicing for 15-20 years, you knew changes were coming. If you didn't prepare for it that's on you.
If you know what you're doing you can absolutely choose anesthesiology and be happy.
.You all still are and will be making a lot more than primary care specialities and neurology,paeds etc. which you will probably agree require more knowledge base and have tougher residencies?
I concur, he's an absolute idiot and I'm not even going into anesthesiology.The only thing I'll probably agree to is you being an idiot. Maybe you shouldn't make assumptions about an entire field based on the little to no knowledge you have of it? Please do not become an anesthesiologist.
Did you notice the question mark?I'm not even gonna tell you which question mark and where,i wasnt making any assumptions.Yes,i know little about the field,doesnt make me an idiot.That rude response suggests you're a loud mouth jacka** with anger issues.I shouldn't become an anesthesiologist? You should'nt even be a doctor with that kind of attitude.Spare me your d**k attitude and not come back with another provoking post.How dare you call me an idiot on a public forum on the net.The only thing I'll probably agree to is you being an idiot. Maybe you shouldn't make assumptions about an entire field based on the little to no knowledge you have of it? Please do not become an anesthesiologist.
This gentleman did notice the question mark and replied sanely.I didnot know that,now i do.Thankyou.I'm about 99% certain anesthesiology requires a much broader base of knowledge than any primary care specialty. We have to understand every organ system in every age patient from neonates to centenarians and have to develop a nice set of technical skills as well.
Same goes for you.Go "CONCUR"",lol(the only time i've heard that being used so IDIOTICALLY is leonardo de-caprio in 'catch me if you can')I concur, he's an absolute idiot and I'm not even going into anesthesiology.
Ok. Well then shift your focus to me now - you're a blithering idiot.To the others following this thread who've had to read all of that,please pardon me,i know how much you would like to vent your thoughts on those posts but that person calling me an idiot was uncalled for.
Lol,knock yourself out,i'm not wasting my time bickering with bully-ish stupid-ass *****s clearly frustrated with their pathetic lives,what a pitty .I'm outta here.Ok. Well then shift your focus to me now - you're a blithering idiot.
Peace out! Work on your grammar, fool.Lol,knock yourself out,i'm not wasting my time bickering with bully-ish stupid-ass *****s clearly frustrated with their pathetic lives,what a pitty .I'm outta here.
Peace out! Work on your grammar, fool.
Did you notice the question mark?I'm not even gonna tell you which question mark and where,i wasnt making any assumptions.Yes,i know little about the field,doesnt make me an idiot.That rude response suggests you're a loud mouth jacka** with anger issues.I shouldn't become an anesthesiologist? You should'nt even be a doctor with that kind of attitude.Spare me your d**k attitude and not come back with another provoking post.How dare you call me an idiot on a public forum on the net.
Nobody would stand being talked to that way,it was all silly and i'm sure will be laughed off.For the disruption i've caused,my sincere apologies.You just came in and ruined this thread. Thanks. @EVOLVED9
I don't mean to cross my boundries as an ms4 graduate,but i REALLY cannot help wondering:everybody's talking numbers averaging between 300-400k.You all still are and will be making a lot more than primary care specialities and neurology,paeds etc. which you will probably agree require more knowledge base and have tougher residencies?I'm trying to make up my mind between anesthesiology and neurology,hence this little say.I don't see what's all the complaining about.Yes,not a hefty bank balance that you had hoped for but still much better than the fields i mentioned.My common sense tells me MDs will replace CRNAs by settling for a bit lower income than what used to be.That is if MDs stick together,take control and take what belongs to them as physicians with specialised skills.
With the way you write, I'm surprised when you mention that you are a 'MS4 graduate' whatever that means. More likely, you are a high school student (not a very good one at that), your Daddy is a family doc, and you really want to go to college and eventually onto medical school. Unfortunately you are below the 50th percentile in your high school class and are looking at an RN program at your local technical college. Good luck and buy-bye!
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You read my posts??lol!!..man!! Ur such a sucker..i'm just laughing my ass off here..dude,what part of all this made you believe i'm actually an indian,and i'm even the same person or an ms4??man!! I was tryna be all civil and respectfull and all,now i just dont give a sh**,nd the guy who talked about my daddy,son my daddy is the daddy of your daddy's daddy.now i'm through with you uptight loud mouths,you talk more and work less.. I jst cant stop laughing.just shut the **** up,stop bitching,be men,grow a pair and rev your damn careers instead of wasting your time criticisng your selves,me and every bob who comes in,lol!! Im reading this bcracp jibber jabber again.i got serious stuff to do.happy weekend.Please try and save your time,seriously!!! Lol
AAs becoming more widespread?
MCW announces Master of Science in Anesthesia, Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
http://www.biztimes.com/2015/11/12/...nesthesia-anesthesiologist-assistant-program/
Since his post admits he's not a medical student, etc and has posted lies, can he be banned?
We don't have a local school and they're not licensed in our state yet, buT my private group is going to start teaching them. I signed up to be a preceptor.
Bringing in snakes to kill the rats I see
They're more like cats than snakes. Much as with physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants aren't exactly clamoring for independent practice and generally appreciate the collaborative relationship that they have with their physician.Bringing in snakes to kill the rats I see
AmSurg’s Physician Services Division, Sheridan, Acquires Northside Anesthesiology Consultants, LLC
December 16, 2015 04:05 PM Eastern Standard Time
NORTHSIDE ANESTHESIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC
They have a very lucrative ob anesthesia service.AmSurg’s Physician Services Division, Sheridan, Acquires Northside Anesthesiology Consultants, LLC
December 16, 2015 04:05 PM Eastern Standard Time
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sheridan, the Physician Services division of AmSurg Corp. (NASDAQ: AMSG), today announced its acquisition of Northside Anesthesiology Consultants, LLC (NAC), which marks Sheridan’s initial entry into the anesthesia specialty in the Atlanta, Georgia, market, as well as the entire state. NAC has 60 physicians providing care in the market and is the exclusive provider of anesthesiology for Northside Hospital Healthcare System, which owns and operates three acute care hospitals and 24 associated sites throughout the greater Atlanta market. In addition to its physician providers, NAC also employs 125 anesthetists, as well as other clinical and administrative personnel.
$AMSG AMSURG’S PHYSICIAN SERVICES DIVISION, SHERIDAN, ACQUIRES NORTHSIDE ANESTHESIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC
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Dr. K. Douglas Smith, Chairman of NAC, commented, “NAC has always maintained a strong commitment to delivering high quality care to the patients who visit our client facilities. We believe that in AmSurg-Sheridan, NAC has found a partner that can both reinforce our commitment to clinical excellence and enhance our ability to grow in the marketplace. Together, we represent a powerful combination of shared values and complementary expertise.”
Robert Coward, President of Sheridan and Chief Development Officer for AmSurg, added, “We are appreciative of NAC’s vote of confidence and selection of Sheridan as its partner. In an increasingly complex and demanding healthcare environment, we believe Sheridan can provide NAC with vital delivery platform components, expertise and resources, all backed by a shared, physician-centric culture. We look forward to working with NAC’s outstanding team to continue providing high quality care and to expanding our new presence in this large market.”