Are Anesthesiologists Really That Expendable?

[scratchrice]

Are Anesthesiologists really that expendable? Unlike other specialist physicians, I feel like the skillset we have is so ubiquitous and easily picked up by other healthcare providers. Not only am I talking about the obvious CRNA being able to perform the job of an Anesthesiologist without medical school/residency training but also other specialties who are exposed to anethesia like OMFS or ENT. Especially OMFS which rotates with gas and ends up sedating their own patients in clinic. We also have no rights in the OR. Surgeons are the ones who bring the patients to the hospital and we provide our service. Granted we do micromanage the OR schedules but this just seems irrelevant. I'm a CA-1 and just constantly seeing how there is really nothing 'different' about my medical training that is giving me an advantage as an resident. People who went to nursing or dental school are doing my job with just as much precision and accuracy. Thoughts?

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[67552931811]

Yup, I'm taking it two weeks out too. I know it'll feel more fresh for me when I take the real MCAT. I've been doing alright on the Kaplan FL's, around 500-504, hopefully there aren't any surprises to bite me in the butt when I take the official FL

Are Anesthesiologists really that expendable? Unlike other specialist physicians, I feel like the skillset we have is so ubiquitous and easily picked up by other healthcare providers. Not only am I talking about the obvious CRNA being able to perform the job of an Anesthesiologist without medical school/residency training but also other specialties who are exposed to anethesia like OMFS or ENT. Especially OMFS which rotates with gas and ends up sedating their own patients in clinic. We also have no rights in the OR. Surgeons are the ones who bring the patients to the hospital and we provide our service. Granted we do micromanage the OR schedules but this just seems irrelevant. I'm a CA-1 and just constantly seeing how there is really nothing 'different' about my medical training that is giving me an advantage as an resident. People who went to nursing or dental school are doing my job with just as much precision and accuracy. Thoughts?

^ Damn, homie, from pre-med to resident in less than 2 years. You're a G.

 

[narcusprince]

Cool story bro!

 

[bashwell]

^ Damn, homie, from pre-med to resident in less than 2 years. You're a G.

Maybe OP went from pre-med to nursing school in 2 years and is trying to justify the choice to themselves.

 

[Man o War]

Are Anesthesiologists really that expendable? Unlike other specialist physicians, I feel like the skillset we have is so ubiquitous and easily picked up by other healthcare providers. Not only am I talking about the obvious CRNA being able to perform the job of an Anesthesiologist without medical school/residency training but also other specialties who are exposed to anethesia like OMFS or ENT. Especially OMFS which rotates with gas and ends up sedating their own patients in clinic. We also have no rights in the OR. Surgeons are the ones who bring the patients to the hospital and we provide our service. Granted we do micromanage the OR schedules but this just seems irrelevant. I'm a CA-1 and just constantly seeing how there is really nothing 'different' about my medical training that is giving me an advantage as an resident. People who went to nursing or dental school are doing my job with just as much precision and accuracy. Thoughts?

It's so easy to spot CRNA posts here these days. Y'all need some new material.

 

[sigrhoillusion]

 

[sevoflurane]

Are Anesthesiologists really that expendable? Unlike other specialist physicians, I feel like the skillset we have is so ubiquitous and easily picked up by other healthcare providers. Not only am I talking about the obvious CRNA being able to perform the job of an Anesthesiologist without medical school/residency training but also other specialties who are exposed to anethesia like OMFS or ENT. Especially OMFS which rotates with gas and ends up sedating their own patients in clinic. We also have no rights in the OR. Surgeons are the ones who bring the patients to the hospital and we provide our service. Granted we do micromanage the OR schedules but this just seems irrelevant. I'm a CA-1 and just constantly seeing how there is really nothing 'different' about my medical training that is giving me an advantage as an resident. People who went to nursing or dental school are doing my job with just as much precision and accuracy. Thoughts?

Douche or turd sandwich?

 

[sevoflurane]

 

[Robotic Wis-Hipple]

I went to a program that had a dental anesthesia program...... just no. Absolutely not.

Nice try

 

[nimbus]

Hey guys,

First I just wanted to say thank you for all the advice that's on this forum. I've been a long time lurker and it has paid off! Moving on...

I was recently accepted to a combined MD program and will be starting my first undergrad year next semester. Since I won't be caught up with competing or just filling up my resume with typical pre-med stuff for future admissions processes, I was wondering what are some things I could do with this new found time in college to help me grow as a person or just experience life I guess.

I'm sure I'll end up studying abroad or traveling, but I really want to do something more than that.

Any ideas?

In April 2013 scratchrice claims he was accepted into a combined undergrad/MD program. Interesting psychopathology or a very accelerated program with study abroad.

This gets my vote for best thread of 2016. And scratchrice gets my vote for SDN member of the year.

Thank you scratchrice!! You're the best!!

 

[zero0]

^ Damn, homie, from pre-med to resident in less than 2 years. You're a G.

 

[67552931811]

I can't tell if you're backing me or calling me out

 

[zero0]

I can't tell if you're backing me or calling me out

Lol nah I'm genuinely impressed. That's damn fine detective work.

Here

 

[Mman]

Lol nah I'm genuinely impressed. That's damn fine detective work.

Here

If someone wants to ask a troll question like this, they probably should create a new username since SDN so dutifully archives posts from forever ago and makes them easily searchable if someone clicks on your username.

I mean scratchrice's post history has all sorts of stuff from getting accepted into undergrad/MD program to start in fall 2013 to studying for the MCAT in June 2015. There are certainly a bunch of attendings and residents here that have taken all kinds of various paths to becoming an anesthesiologist, but I'm fairly certain none of them were studying for the MCAT 12.7 months prior to starting as a CA1.


OP should probably actually start at med school, finish the nonclinical years, and then at least start clinical rotations (as a med student) prior to wondering about the applicability of the skillset of an anesthesiologist to medicine. I mean when you talk about ENTs doing anesthesia, well that's just silly. They can do a mean DL but that is the beginning and end of their skillset relating to what we do.

 

[Arch Guillotti]

Closing.

 

[pgg]

If ever there was an indication for an "oh snap" here it is.

Oh snap.

And goodnight, troll.