See if anesthesiology can be the right career fit for you. The following are some of the pros and cons in the field of anesthesiology:
Pros:
- high salary
- job security
- wide variety of patient types
- autonomy
- professional respect
- working with your hands
- instant gratification and feedback in the operating room
- good working schedule
Cons:
- over ten years of schooling
- getting residency positions can be very competitive
- lack of follow-up and continuity in patient care
- requires high level of responsibility and potential stress
