- Bachelor's degree: A bachelor's degree in a science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, or physics, typically takes four years to complete.
- Medical school: Medical school typically takes four years to complete and involves coursework in basic science, clinical sciences, and clinical rotations.
- Anesthesiology residency: An anesthesiology residency typically takes three to four years to complete and involves clinical training in the field of anesthesiology.
In total, it typically takes 11 to 12 years of education after high school to become an anesthesiologist.