ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Duties and Responsibilities:

Anesthesiologists supervise the administration of anesthetics to patients. As an officer on the U.S. Army healthcare team, you can build a distinguished medical career while making a difference in the lives of the Soldiers and their families.

Provides anesthesia to patients who undergo surgery and other procedure, Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulation, Perform staff functions in health support for commanders at all levels, Medical research on diseases of military importance, Participate in graduate medical education and train other personnel , Serve unique duty positions for the anesthesia service and the medical school faculty.

Salary:

$353,194

Education:

Job training for an Army medical officer includes first-year graduate medical education, residency and fellowship programs. Qualifying students benefit through unique training experiences and get to attend certain military short courses designed to develop tactical, technical and operational skills unique to the military environment.

As an Army Medical Corps officer, you’ll have access to the most sophisticated technologies and the opportunity to consult with experts in both the military and private sectors.

Demand for this particular career:

A career in anesthesiology can be very exciting, challenging and financially rewarding. Anesthesiology are highly skilled professionals who have several different responsibilities and duties on a day to day basis. They work long, hectic hours primarily in hospitals and outpatient surgical centers. Work opportunities can also be found in the military, urgent care centers, private practices and academic medical centers.