How Much School is required to be an anethesiologist?

To become an anesthesiologist in the United States, you need a minimum of 13 years of post-secondary education:

* 4 years: Bachelor's degree (pre-med)

* 4 years: Medical school (MD or DO)

* 4-5 years: Anesthesiology residency

* Some anesthesiology residencies are 4 years, while others are 5 years, depending on the program's structure and subspecialization training.

After residency, many anesthesiologists pursue fellowships (1-2 years) for subspecialty training (e.g., pediatric anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology). These are not required to practice anesthesiology, but are common to specialize in a specific area.