Anesthesiologist

Duties and responsibilities: Before surgery, anesthesiologists review the patient's medical history to determine any issues that might be encountered during the procedure. Based on the patient's history and the procedure to be performed, anesthesiologists decide on the best method to sedate the patient. When patient's arrives in the operating room, the anesthesiologist administers the anesthetic in one of three forms -- a regional anesthetic, which numbs a specific portion of the body; a local, which blocks sensations in a smaller area; or a general anesthetic, which renders the patient unconscious.

Salary: $232,830-$241,910 a year

Education: Even before entering college, those interested in a career in anesthesiology need to think about the kinds of classes taken in high school. Classes with a math and science concentration certainly go a long way in preparing a future anesthesiologist for success in college and medical school. High school students can prepare for a medical career by concentrating on advanced science classes such as biology and chemistry. Volunteer or work at a hospital to receive firsthand experience working around healthcare professionals and patients. College students interested in a medical career should complete liberal arts requirements but plan a pre-med course of study. Nearly all accredited colleges offer standard pre-med curricula, which include calculus, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology and physics. After completing a four year bachelor's degree, students then take four years of graduate education leading to a degree in medicine (M.D.) or osteopathy (D.O.). After receiving a medical degree, students must complete four more years in an anesthesiology residency.

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Reflection: I would like to be anesthesiologist that I find very interesting and a good job.