How to become an Anesthesiologist Assistant

[@jonah.barros]

5:40 I’m afraid application standards are getting more competitive and intense than the numbers you suggested, which were accurate probably a few years ago.

[@skohayward]

You aren’t kidding brother. AA standards popped off this year. This might call for an update video

[@jonah.barros]

@@skohayward How did your interviews go? Did you get accepted?

[@skohayward]

They went great!! I got accepted… go check out my latest video and see where 👀 @jonah.barros

[@Zoyola888]

Hi, I’m currently a sophomore in Undergrad aiming for a Neuroscience degree. I’m interested in both AA and Neuroscience so I’m hoping I can apply both in this field in the near future. Great video!

[@skohayward]

That’s awesome!! One of the reasons I love anesthesia is because it is the intersection of a ton of different areas of science. Cardiovascular, respiratory, pharmacology, and (you guessed it) neuroscience. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!!

[@dripaveli]

congrats on getting in 🎉

[@skohayward]

Thank you so much!! I’ll be making a video on that sometime very soon… 👀

[@JaredJohnsa]

This video was very helpful. Thank you

[@skohayward]

You’re welcome!! Glad I could help 😁

[@kennypascoe4752]

Yay I’m in the first 50 subs!

[@skohayward]

Let’s gooo!!! 🙏🙌

[@swaterberries]

This is so cool! I run xc and track in college as well!! Just joined the discord server! Thank you for the tips :)

[@skohayward]

That’s awesome!! I’m super biased but XC and track are S-tier extracurriculars 😂 go check out my other channel too for track stuff!!

[@heiressnaturalhall1418]

What’s the discord info?

[@scoupswifeu]

I'm currently a software engineer and graduated in 2019 with a bachelor of computer science and thinking of retaking all of the prereqs to get into AA program, how do the GPA count works? will the preferred 3.5 or above only applies to the prereqs courses?

[@skohayward]

When you submit your application, it will generate a cumulative GPA (all your classes) and a Science GPA (mostly just your prerequisites). The science GPA is important, but schools will want to see how you did in ALL your courses as well, not just prerequisites. It is a good idea to shoot for a GPA above 3.5 in both to be competitive. However, I have seen students get accepted with a

[@Jimminn]

HIII, im not sure if you're atill able to answer questions, but i wanted to ask ; I know that some states in the U.S. don’t allow AA (Anesthesiologist Assistants) to work. I’m in NY and want to become a CAA (Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant), but I’m a bit confused. Does this mean I won’t be certified? Can I still become a CAA in NY? But I heard that CAAs can practice in NY (New York) as long as they pass the national certification exam (NCCAA).

[@skohayward]

Great question!! Unfortunately CAAs are currently not allowed to practice in New York. However, you can still become a CAA. You will have to apply and attend an AA program (I made a video on all the different programs to help), and you will graduate and begin working in one of the states that allows CAA practice (like Florida, Colorado, etc). You will still be certified, as every student will take the national certification exam at the end of their schooling (almost everyone passes), you just won’t be able to work in the non-CAA states like NY. So the short answer is yes you can still become a CAA, you just wouldn’t be able to practice in NY as of right now. Hope this helps!!

[@Jimminn]

@@skohayward Sorry to ask again but I saw this from the Assembly Bill A10498 which states," introduced on May 29, 2024 to amend the education law regarding the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs). The bill will allow AAs to practice in New York State under the supervision of an anesthesiologist." But what you are saying is I can become a CAA just not in NY?

[@skohayward]

As far as my understanding goes (and granted, I am not an expert in this stuff), this bill was proposed but was never passed. Hopefully AA’s can work in every state in the future!!

[@allaboutakoo]

I took some community classes which transferred into my university. Is that okay? Or do I need to go back and do them again?

[@skohayward]

I took some of my prerequisite classes at community college! Make sure those credits were taken at an accredited university and email the programs you are interested in to make sure your credits satisfy the requirements. Good luck!!

[@allaboutakoo]

@@skohayward Wait, so does that mean I need to re-do those classes or... it is fine? I took Calc and physics 1 there.

[@skohayward]

I can’t say if those specific classes are fine, but in general programs will accept courses from community colleges if the college is accredited. I am suggesting you email the programs you are interested in about your transcript to make sure that the classes you took will satisfy their requirements. Hope this helps!!

[@elakiyasinfinity]

Heyy man, I did bsc ansesthesia technology which has anatomy , physiology, biochem, statistics course etc.... can these be included in pre requiste course while applying or do i nedd to do it seperately ?

[@skohayward]

It all depends on how the schools view the courses. A course might be satisfactory for one program, but not another. So there is no way to be sure just by what you said. I would email the programs you are interested in applying to and ask if the classes you took satisfy their prerequisites, and they should give you a more clear answer. Hope this helps!!

[@elakiyasinfinity]

@@skohayward yeah you can email me

[@samanthanav]

I would 100% do CAA school over any other type of schooling if my state allowed them to practice. I’m currently taking the core sciences after already completing my bachelor’s to apply to OD (optometry) schools and CAA (if practicing in NJ or NY opens up in the next few years or I make a big move to one of the states that allow them to practice)

[@skohayward]

Good luck with your classes!! More schools and more states are opening up every year so you never know where CAAs might be able to work by the time you graduate. You can also go to CAA school in the states that schools are in and practice there until more states open up. It’s a good time to go for CAA!!