Anesthesiology Assistant

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While I'm sure that I'll get some bias view points on this board, but I recently came across the anesthesiology assistant program. I had not heard of this type of program before. It appears to be limited, at least at this point in time, to the southern US. However, I suspect that it will eventually become more accepted in other areas too.

Does anyone have any insight on this type of program? The pros and cons? Thanks!

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Why would you limit your opportunities and play the ***** of an MDA all day long? I doubt it'll ever be widely accepted. They've been around for decades and continue to lag in jobs and expansion... theres a reason for that.

If you want to skip the nursing aspect, a better route would be some form of PA. At least with that you get some autonomy and respect.

Be a CRNA. Work in a an all CRNA facility. Be your own boss. Call your own shots.

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From what I have seen the entry requirements are identical to PA pre-requisites. However, if you were already a nurse I would think CRNA would be a better route. Do you want to be limited to the few states that recognize AAs?

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