Hi, my name is Mernyse Bruce and I am pursuing a career in

Anesthesiology.

Where Am I Now?•I am currently attending Buford High School and the classes I am taking will help me pursue a degree in Anesthesiology.•My GPA is currently: 3.5

After graduating high school I will attend..Duke to pursue my Bachelor’s degree in Anesthesiology. There are no undergraduate degree programs in anesthesiology. If you are interested in working as an anesthesiologist, you will need to take undergraduate courses on a pre-med track or attend nursing school. Core courses for pre-med students include: ~Biology ~Chemistry ~Health science ~Anatomy ~Physics ~Math

Websitehttp://anesthesiology.duke.edu/modules/anes_div_amb/index.php?id=1

After receiving a B.S…To become an anesthesiologist, your professional training begins after undergraduate school. Many schools offer master's programs in anesthesia for nurses or you'll have to attend medical school.

Requirements for Medical SchoolThe essential qualifications for admission to the Duke University School of Medicine are intelligence, character, and integrity. We're looking for individuals who have compiled remarkable undergraduate records with clear evidence of leadership and scholarship, commitment to community service, and motivation for a career in medicine.Admission requires at least 90 hours of approved college credit, including:A minimum of 1 semester of general chemistry with labA minimum of 1 semester of organic chemistry with labA minimum of 1 semester of biochemistry (lab optional)One year of biology with lab; a course in cell and/or molecular biology is strongly recommendedOne year of college English or a university writing courseOne year of physics with labOne semester of calculus plus one semester of an additional college-level math, statistics or biostatistics are strongly recommendedAll science requirements must be completed not more than seven years before you enter medical school.All applicants must also have taken the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT

RequirementsLicensing and Credentials

The American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) states that you can apply for Board of Certification in Anesthesiology credentials voluntarily after you complete an anesthesiology residency program. The ABPS lists the following as requirements to apply for the certification exam:Application forms with two recent passport-sized photos Adherence to the American Board of Physician Specialties' Code of Ethics Transcripts from your completed medical school training Medical license A curriculum vitae that outlines your accomplishments and degrees in chronological order Completion of an approved PGY-1 program or internship along with a residency in anesthesiology There are subspecialty certification options available after your initial certification, which include pediatric, hospice care and pain medicine. These certifications may require that you complete further training or fellowships in an anesthesiology program.

Since anesthesiologists are medical doctors, they must complete a pre-medical undergraduate degree program, medical school and an anesthesiology residency. During your residency, which is usually a 3-year program, you'll receive training in various medical areas. These specialties include, but aren't limited to, general anesthesia, obstetrics, cardiology, pediatrics and ambulatory care.

Salary

Occupation: I will work inA hospital, a clinic, or anOutpatient service clinic. Skills Needed:

active listenerreading comprehensioncritical thinkingmonitoringsciencespeakingjudgment and decision makingoperation monitoringcomplex problem solvingsocial perceptivenesswritingtime managementservice orientationsystem orientationsystem analysis

Fellowships: http://anesthesiology.duke.edu/modules/anesflwshp/index.php?id=1