Anesthesiology Assistant

[mxa144]

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I was just wondering what are your views of the Anesthesiology Assistant profession? Have you ever thought about doing it instead of going the long route of medical school and residency?

 

[jwk]

I was just wondering what are your views of the Anesthesiology Assistant profession? Have you ever thought about doing it instead of going the long route of medical school and residency?

PM me if you want some info about AA's.

There are a number of threads about AA's in this section - you might try doing a search as well.

 

[rc977]

I was just wondering what are your views of the Anesthesiology Assistant profession? Have you ever thought about doing it instead of going the long route of medical school and residency?

I did not even know they existed until I started residency. We have about 25 AA/CRNA providers where I train and the AA students rotate through frequently. Seems like an awful good gig to me. 2 years post-grad and make over 6 figures after that.

 

[cfdavid]

I considered an AA program (Case Western) prior to committing to med school. While I wouldn't change my decision, the AA option is a good one and worth considering if you like the OR.

 

[HenryH]

I did not even know they existed until I started residency. We have about 25 AA/CRNA providers where I train and the AA students rotate through frequently. Seems like an awful good gig to me. 2 years post-grad and make over 6 figures after that.

Yeah, but with the new CRNA programs opening up (especially in Florida), how much longer will the 6-figure gig last?

 

[nampa1]

Is healthcare experience a big advantage for admission to AA? I am only a pharm tech.

 

[jwk]

Is healthcare experience a big advantage for admission to AA? I am only a pharm tech.

It's not required. From a practical and clinical standpoint, you're better off with some experience, but a large number of students have limited clinical experience. By the end of 2+ years of a graduate program, they're fine.