Why there are so many people wanting to become an anesthesiologist in here, I have noticed...?

Question

what is the big deal? Everyday there is 1 or 2 questions about it.

Answer 1

i think it is because people think they make way more money than any other specialty, but not the case....they do quite well though.

but i notice alot of people who don't really have any knowledge of the different specialties always choose that one. i joke that they google high paying jobs and it has a long name so it must be respectable...lol

Answer 2

Because anesthesiology ROCKS!  (hee hee hee)

I post a lot, and say nothing but wonderful things about what I do.  It's a very interesting profession.

People think it's the highest paying specialty (which it is NOT, not since the 1970's), but that is certainly not a reason to go into it.

It's fascinating to see human physiology in action, and to influence it.  A well done anesthetic is a work of art that only a few can appreciate.

Answer 3

Pay is good and it doesn't take as long as a doctor to study.