General question from a non-trad pre-med

[AppalachiaGrrl]

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How difficult is it to get an anesthesiology residency, relatively speaking? If region matters and anyone knows, I'd be aiming for western PA. I'm interested in the field but I have two kids and I doubt I'll chooce being top of my class in med school over spending time with them. Oh, and is it as rigorous a residency as surgery? Maybe someone could just refer me to a website or book?

Thanks very much...

 

[AppalachiaGrrl]

Ooops. Just found the FAQ. Sorry! But if anyone has kids and has any personal experiences to add, please do...

Sorry again...

 

[gasgodess]

How difficult is it to get an anesthesiology residency, relatively speaking? If region matters and anyone knows, I'd be aiming for western PA. I'm interested in the field but I have two kids and I doubt I'll chooce being top of my class in med school over spending time with them. Oh, and is it as rigorous a residency as surgery? Maybe someone could just refer me to a website or book?

Thanks very much...

I'm a single mother. My son was two when I entered medical school. Don't sell yourself short thinking that you "won't be at the top" of your class. You just have to be creative with how you get things done. I am applying to anesthesia residencies, and so far, it's going good. If I can do it with no help raising a child and getting through medical school, then I am sure that you can do it too.

Also, I don't think anesthesia is as rigorous as surgery at all. Call is fewer and the residents seem much more happer. 🙂

 

[SleepyTime]

Here is a link that will tell you all about what is going on within the new med student American Society of Anesthesiologists Medical Student Delegation:

http://www.asahq.org/Newsletters/2004/08_04/resReview08_04.html

Let me know if you have any questions. I am among leaders. This is an exciting time for med students (which you either are or will be soon).