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Specialties Anesthesiology
 
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Required Training
One year training in an area of clinical medicine other than Anesthesiology, then 3 years training in Anesthesiology qualifying the physician to take the board exam.  A 4th year of training  often involves  further study in a sub-specialty of Anesthesiology.
 
Subspecialties
Pain Management, respiratory therapy, cardiovascular, critical care, neurosurgical, ambulatory, obstetric, pediatric and regional anesthesia.
 
Average Salary
Median Base Salary of approx. $255,000 (U.S. Median Base Salary; 2005)
Average 1st year starting salary approx. $130,000; In practice 3+ years $270,000
 
5 Most Commonly Encountered Medical Issues
OB/Gyn complications
Coronary Artery Disease
Orthopedics
Acute Myocardial Infarction
ENT
 
5 Most Challenging Medical Issues to Treat
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Angina/Coronary Heart Disease
Pulmonary Disease
Acute Respiratory Failure
Trauma
 
Professional Organizations

American Society of Anesthesiologists
520 N. Northwest Highway
Park Rode, IL 60068-2573
(708) 825-5586 (800) 562-8666
 
American Board of Anesthesiology
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 510
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-7506
Phone: (919) 881-2570
Fax: (919) 881-2575

 
 

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