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London88, I do not have any experience with front loaded programs, but it is my impression from what I've read here, that they are more intense.

As I reflect on this, it makes sense to me. After all, they have to cram all their theory into a year or so, whereas in an integreated program they have more time to fill your head.

I don't think that it's the theory that most people find difficult, but the degree of workload. (After all, I think the majority of people accepted into CRNA programs have been successful with school in the past.) In an integrated program, the difficulty is balancing the demands of clinical with the demands of the didactic portion.

However, I still think it is a bonus to be able to learn it in class and then go to the clincal arena to practice it. This can't help but consolidate your knowledge. For example, during our airway classes, were going into the clinical setting to practice intubations. This has obvious benefits.

You have done the right thing in getting credits out of the way before starting school.

I'm writing this post 250 miles away from my wife and son while I attend anesthesia school. That is the hardest part, bar none. Otherwise, the experience so far is concurrent with what Brenna's Dad has shared. I am in a front loaded program that is as intense as I thought it would be, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I am enjoying acadamia, minus the tests. My advice would be to spend time with family, watch movies, read a book that has nothing to do with anesthesia, and subtly get your ducks in a row. I wish all perspective and current students the best in their endevours.

Definetly Keermie, that would be extraordinarily difficult.