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So, probably in every class there's that person who can't seem to shake that deer in the headlights look. Sure, residency is an evolution. People grow and adapt all the time.
But, crazy things will happen, and not always anticipated. Things CAN go bad fast, and it requires action. Procedures are not just "fun", but usually they are necessary, and sometimes critical. You realize this when you need to do these things under very real pressure. Patients (if not GA), and others in the room may be freaking out, and in not-so subtle ways. Can you hold down the fort?
Can you act? Do you fumble f.ck around with procedures? I don't care about your board scores. Can you LEAD in a deteriorating situation?
The problem is that this field does require a certain "type". Too often, however, it's perceived as a lifestyle field where you can have slightly above average or average boards scores, do a 4 (not 5 or more) year residency, and make good money.
I would think twice about what it takes to be a good anesthesiologist. Make sure you are suited for this job. I've seen at least a few people shaken up by the stress of the training (not even the responsibility of an attending). I wonder if they chose (or even fully appreciated) the right field.
Too many people are going into this career that probably would be better doing IM and rounding all day on sick but not critically ill patients.
Not being discouraging. I think this career can be very fun. Very challenging and also rewarding in many ways, and I'm just a CA-2. I love it. I'd just make sure you know what it takes to do more than punch into a GI suite or surgicenter doing ASA 1's and 2's and minor surgery.
But, crazy things will happen, and not always anticipated. Things CAN go bad fast, and it requires action. Procedures are not just "fun", but usually they are necessary, and sometimes critical. You realize this when you need to do these things under very real pressure. Patients (if not GA), and others in the room may be freaking out, and in not-so subtle ways. Can you hold down the fort?
Can you act? Do you fumble f.ck around with procedures? I don't care about your board scores. Can you LEAD in a deteriorating situation?
The problem is that this field does require a certain "type". Too often, however, it's perceived as a lifestyle field where you can have slightly above average or average boards scores, do a 4 (not 5 or more) year residency, and make good money.
I would think twice about what it takes to be a good anesthesiologist. Make sure you are suited for this job. I've seen at least a few people shaken up by the stress of the training (not even the responsibility of an attending). I wonder if they chose (or even fully appreciated) the right field.
Too many people are going into this career that probably would be better doing IM and rounding all day on sick but not critically ill patients.
Not being discouraging. I think this career can be very fun. Very challenging and also rewarding in many ways, and I'm just a CA-2. I love it. I'd just make sure you know what it takes to do more than punch into a GI suite or surgicenter doing ASA 1's and 2's and minor surgery.