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.
Number of accredited programs (# of active residents)
131 Programs (4,970 active residents)
Average Salary
Median Base Salary of approx. $337,000 (Los Angeles Median Base Salary)
Commonly Encountered Medical Issues
OB/Gyn complications
Coronary Artery Disease
Orthopedics
Acute Myocardial Infarction
ENT
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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