Talking Anesthesiology, an Interview | Life as a Doctor

[@ashleyw5579]

He’s very calm and humble, I can see him making a great anesthesiologist

[@emanahakki3776]

Excellent interview. Anesthesiology is such an amazing field. If I was a medical student, this would be, without a doubt, the career I’d choose.

[@scotrule6128]

You truly have no idea until you have gone through the actual experience. Though most people do change their primary, some do know right from the start, either way though, it’s a non-sequitur, until you have actually gone through the entire process.

[@emanahakki3776]

Scot Rule I work with them daily as a Surgical assistant. They indeed have the golden careers.

[@juchanan9680]

EmZ EmZ what makes them have a golden career?

[@caseytodd7632]

I love this video. I am currently a nurse of 8 years and I want to go to medical school to become a physician. I get asked all the time, why not just become an NP or CRNA and the simple answer is, I want to be a doctor. It is true, the breadth and depth of knowledge between advanced practice nurses and doctors doesn't even come close to being the same. I love critical and emergency care and this seems like the absolute best way to enjoy them both. Thanks for the video.

[@blaakcoffee]

I totally understand. I’m on my way to become a physician and I’m a PA.

[@caseytodd7632]

@@blaakcoffee See to me that is so interesting. How did you justify making that jump? What made you finally want more enough to commit to 4 years plus a residency? And how old are you, if you dont mind me asking. I'm about to be 32 and am still probably 2-3 years away from medical school, if I decide to go. I see the allure of becoming a CRNA and in 3 years, being done, making great money in a great career. But I feel like that is taking the "easy" way out, for lack of a better term. Although I know nothing about CRNA or PA school is easy, it would definitely be the easier route. Its killing me trying to sort this out.

[@blaakcoffee]

Casey Todd Hello, I tossed with this idea for 10 years and needed to jump. I’m 38 btw. My choice was made off of the entrepreneurial benefits of becoming a physician. I like being a PA and can also be an entrepreneur, but being a doctor, the opportunities are vast. I have a great friend that’s an anesthesiologist and just made partner. I’m not sure this could happen as a CRNA. Let’s just say, it’s totally worth it as her salary is now close to 7 figures! Make the jump. You’re young!! You can do it!!!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

@@blaakcoffee - I was a CRNA for 10 years, I started medical school at 38 years old, just retired as an anesthesiologist, a wonderful career. Go for it.

[@herderbrainanddroolfaces662]

The anesthesiologists at the U of M hospital are amazing. They held my hand until I was asleep every time. They let me have the head of the table raised until I was under.

[@nater88dawg]

I'm applying for an anesthesiology residency next year in the military match. You hit a lot of important topics. Thanks for the great video!

[@futuredockey3695]

Nate can you go into detail on what you are talking about

[@RealFredbaby]

did you get matched into gas? i hear it's difficult to go into what you want in military match...

[@samlee6152]

I know this is an old video but thank you so much for this video! I resonated with so many of the reasons Dr. Hardman talked about for why he chose anesthesiology over surgery. I think anesthesiology is my top choice for specialty going into med school soon

[@shadyfranco8881]

I hope he becomes a KZbinr, great interview.

[@MountainMan.]

Interesting that Adam Sandler is now a resident doing Anesthesiology.

[@yesilugo8382]

This was incredibly insightful, thank you!

[@justarandomgal2683]

My dad is an airline pilot and I have heard the pilot analogy too. My dad has said that when you are on a long international flight where everything is going well and they are at cruise altitude, they monitor things and chat with their fellow pilot about random stuff, I.E. ("So, do you have kids?") During pre flight, taxing, take off, and landing, there is a lot tat is going on. Plus, the auto pilot does not dodge thunderstorms and sometimes, depending on other weather factors, the auto pilot can't be used.Also, sometimes, emergencies do happen in the air. My dad has had to ask for emergency landings before. Example: Guy having a heart attack on the airplane. Of course anesthesiologists and airline pilots are two different professions, but I can see where the analogy comes from.

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Yea it's a really interesting comparison! Thankfully I've never been on a plane where a doctor was needed but I'd imagine it can be pretty stressful for everyone involved Includinf the pilot trying to find a new place to land as quick as possible sometimes

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you enjoy the vid :D

[@e.m7268]

Thank you both for this amazing interview 🌸

[@tonyirungu660]

Thank you for the insight! Very helpful. Keep it up good sirs.

[@dillonminnix1975]

Awesome, awesome video! Great job. Amazing questions, and even better answers.

[@nathanhung9057]

Great insight, Dr. Hardman. Dr. Sutterer, would you be able to do one about DPT vs PM&R? or maybe just through the comment. I've seen some of the DPT now able to diagnose and give programs without physicians, which makes PM&R a bit more blur for me. Would love to see another PM&R in-depth video!

[@BrianSuttererMD]

PMR is a lot more than just the outpatient msk (back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, etc). We are trained in brain and spinal cord injury medicine, EMG, spasticity, amputee/prosthetics, pain medicine, and a lot of cool interventional ultrasound procedures. A lot of these involve more fellowship level training to really subspecialize, but our role as PMR doctors is a whole lot more than just "you have a rotator cuff injury and need PT". I really just need to make a vid about this haha

[@nathanhung9057]

Looking forward to it!!! Great videos as always!

[@kaiagrey6851]

I had to do a project on a job and I chose anesthesiologist because it paid a lot but it is a very interesting job and I am considering going into anesthesia

[@waynegrow]

Can opoids alone for induction and maintenance be used. Can't have any gaba agonist as just tapered off diazepam. My gaba a receptors are downregulated and mustn't have any benzodiazepines or drugs that act on gaba a receptors.

[@JeffreyQProductions]

Why did you decide on an anesthesiologist route instead of CRNA? And how do you feel the two compare?

[@MikeSmith-te7yp]

JeffreyQProductions well for CRNA he would’ve have had to go to nursing school first ... it’s a completely different path and pre requisites compared to MD anesthesia

[@scotrule6128]

Now a days, the only difference, other than compensation, is the pathway to attain licensure. As Mike already identified, an Anesthesiologist is either a DO or MD where CRNA is an Advanced Practice Nurse who hold a Clinical Doctorate in the form of a DN (Doctor of Nursing).

[@joko3382]

@@scotrule6128 The vast majority of CRNA programs award a Master's Degree. If you're interested in critical care or high acuity patients like Matt is, then those procedures can only be done by an anesthesiologist (MD or DO). CRNAs will do the more "bread and butter" cases.

[@scotrule6128]

Jo Ko They are all however being transitioned into doctoral programs, and should take effect/be required by the early-2020’s. Best of success to you in your career pathway(s).

[@byronbaldwyn7330]

Scot Rule CRNA's are far less educated than Anesthesiologists.

[@CamronWilliams-ii4tl]

My reason is my stepdad is one and is a great inspiration

[@sofiabrand2959]

More videos with Matt, please!

[@Kencan254]

I was expecting this question: "What is the difference between MD and DO. Can DO's match into competitive specialties? Are the two streams treated and looked at at the same level in the hospital?

[@lianaquinones7087]

10:24 did anyone else get that delay?

[@Pulmonary.Tuberculosis]

Being an anesthesiologist sounds amazing, but I'm kind of in a rush (personal problems), so I'll be a CRNA instead so I can graduate sooner.

[@MikeTFresh]

Hi.. awesome video! How does anesthesiology procedures vary depending on the surgery? I'm interested in the field and I'm a pre-med student and I would like to know if the field has the same foundational methods with every procedure or will every procedure vary by a lot. I enjoy doing the same thing over and over, and I just want to know if this is for me. I appreciate the help!

[@hykiaburton7010]

I’m definitely loving this video , what advice can you give a person who hasn’t been to a university and hasn’t start med school but know that’s the route they want to take I wasn’t so great in high school but I have the drive and I really want to take on this career

[@MikeSmith-te7yp]

An anesthesiologist who’s a Mormon? Damn why am I not surprised

[@soccergal6610]

actually we prefer is you call us a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Have a nice day!

[@SparksForces]

Soccer Gal ❤️Christian we family

[@beancollective]

What kind of classes and GEN EDS did you have to complete to get into the field? Is it primarily chemistry? Or what can I do to get ready for my future of wanting to become an Anesthesiologist?

[@levibeam100]

So for Pre-Med the usual pre reqs are A year of Bio A year of Chemistry A Year of Organic Chemistry A year of physics Those are the ones that I’ve never seen not required. Other schools require English, Biochemistry, Calculus, Genetics, etc. That’s the long answer. The short answer is, it depends on the school you’re applying to. What you can do is, Get great grades in college. Do good on the MCAT, Get into Medical school. Then do good in medical school and hope you match into Anesthesiology. There’s really nothing that will prepare you besides Med School. So focus on getting accepted to med school first.

[@sagwakitty]

I'm wondering: how is anesthesiology conducive to a better work-home balance if some days anesthesiologists don't know what time they'll be home?

[@f.h.4038]

It’s cause in other disciplines it is regular case that you don’t know when you come home^^ especially surgical specialists miss a lot of Personal appointments

[@lindseynelson8449]

Biscuits and gravy at SMH is pretty good, but give the Chicken pot pie a shot sometime. You won't be disappointed! :)

[@angeliqueroman4387]

Very interesting!!!

[@fairmountfxtradinghub1377]

Mayo 💪🏽

[@isabelduenas-ponce305]

If I were a surgeon and had to stay longer than my 12 hours working on a surgery, would I get paid the extra hours?

[@levibeam100]

Depends on a lot of things. A lot of variables. At the end of the day, it’s how your contract is set up

[@f.h.4038]

In Germany it is normally not paid. It is expected to do your job and That you Work Long Hours.

[@Ancienttowers]

Interesting chat. I work as a Surgical First Assist, and obviously I love surgery. The surgical team is everything. Personally, I work predominantly on Neurosurgical Team. Intros aside there, I really wanted to mention, or regurgitate the comment on anesthetist 'checking stock markets' on their cell phone. I noticed a bit of the "chillaxing" that anesthesia might have with their phone. However, I was too busy with my own hands-on training that I paid it for not. QUE, I bass boards, licensed and ready to go. Months, more months, years pass....I witnessed more Candy Crushing, Facebook, and my favorite CRNA playing live poker. I never asked or said anything, because these cellphone escapees were only CRNAs, the MD/DO Anesthesiologists never did. A few revelations of mine. The CRNAs were the work horses in my hospital. They didn't just do bread and butter as previously mentioned by someone. These moments of crushing candy were during 8 hr spinal fusions, craniotomies, etc. They never missed a beat and if they did, one phone call and two anesthesiologists were in the OR in 10 seconds. They (CRNAs) worked their ass off. Took call, just like me (trauma center II), they are fantastic. However, I have to say, despite working hours on end without the Anesthesiologists, we still bonded fantastic. They are some of the NICEST men and women working. They are always there when I needed something, or just to pick their brain (I love pharmacology), they are total nerds for medicine....just like most of us. Well....circulating RNs - ehhh not as much the women as more th than the guys. JUST SAYING - MY EXPERIENCE. Obviously I need them on my side like a Siamese twin. Lesson learned from behind the curtain, for non OR staff. You are missing out on a trip and a half. We are the Shheeeot of the hospital, everyone knows it and they just want to be us. Thank you Anesthesiologists, CRNAs, RN, Surgical Technologists and FIRST ASSIST.. oh PAs too!

[@PrincePalmUwU]

it does take 12 years to do this. D: can i do nurse anesthesiology and work my way up from there? or.......

[@BrianSuttererMD]

You can't go CNA to anesthesiologist, you'd have to go back to medical school

[@PrincePalmUwU]

@@BrianSuttererMD thanks so much for this information i will be working on getting into anesthesiologist which is 12 years but it all pays off in the end. once again thank you!

[@lexiiluthii7513]

Brian Sutterer MD I’m a CNA right now. You’re so right lol you have to go through school first. I start nursing school in spring!! Getting there slowly but surly. You can work and go through school you just have to have your head up and discipline because it is hard.

[@SparksForces]

Brian Sutterer MD hey Brian I’m a CNA and I want to become a doctor getting my bachelor and pre med afterwards and look for MD/DO schools Caribbean’s optional to. Some advice on good Major is RN to MD/DO good choice

[@SparksForces]

PrincePalm same brother it will be 10 years for me

[@andrewmathias]

Which anesthesiology subspecialty has the best lifestyle?

[@bluethunder9102]

Andrew Mathias ped or chronic pain

[@jordanrawnsley5914]

What does he mean at 3:36 ?

[@tatendaaax486]

Right 🤔

[@Copper290]

I think he meant to not only have an goal to become an anesthesiologist and forget about other career just to to be an anesthesiologist if that makes sense

[@doctorronak8118]

What is shifting hours for anesthesiologists in 1day?

[@alexanderrios9418]

Ronak Savaliya depends on how long the surgery lasts. I’ve heard Anesthesiologists have a flexible schedule since it goes by shifts and you don’t get called to the hospital for emergencies. One shift and you’re done since you only go in for one surgery.

[@tatendaaax486]

12 - 24 hours

[@thomasmiller8042]

I want to do this but I’ve never cared about school till now and I’m 23... I want to study medicine so bad, I just never thought about being a doc till now.. feel like it’s too late

[@leeslyrose]

Thomas Miller not late at all. College is not like high school! Everything is at your own pace. Be patient, Believe in yourself, and go for it! 💓

[@jazmonia1]

Go for it! I’m about to turn 23 and I feel like my life just started. If you have the passion there will also be the drive!!! Don’t give up. We don’t have time for what if’s!

[@johnbod]

I started Med School at 28 years old, and many people in my class were also non-traditional. Do what you're passionate about.

[@SparksForces]

johnbod thank u I needed to hear that

[@Jattmafia313]

I didn’t start medical school till I was 32...

[@jany8923]

Lol I thought GI or HPB is not for me after being in a Whipple Procedure for 2 hours. Don’t mind holding the retractor, but it’s more like cutting the omental layers, moving the bowel around ==== feeling very bored. The same goes for breast surgery. These are amazing specialties, but I am all for a specialty that combines procedural skills with the clincial reasoning behind medicine. Obs and Gynae or Anasthesia or ICU all share similarities. So torn now!

[@nomnomnom3110]

One about EM, if possible? 😍

[@BrianSuttererMD]

+theindianmd xo I actually dont know any EM residents here at Mayo, but maybe i can do a Skype style one with a former classmate?

[@nomnomnom3110]

That would be great! 😊 Thank you!

[@habib080]

Do DOs not match into anesthesiology?

[@jakebaker8519]

At the moment, Anesthesiology is one of the easier specialties to match into as a DO.

[@habib080]

Jake Baker interesting

[@johnbod]

Dr. Hardman (the anesthesiology resident being interviewed) is a DO

[@habib080]

@@johnbod yeah that's why i asked the question because he said he was the token student in his med school. i am guessing he said that because he matched into Mayo Clinic.

[@yuchenjiang7338]

#1💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@rosaliatriana6508]

is that music coming from the vid? its really distracting/loud at the beginning

[@BrianSuttererMD]

Lol yea, so I'm not a professional producer who cares. Learning process

[@willett786]

This type of person is who you want to meet (probably won't remember) when you're going in for a procedure. I think this is the exception rather than the rule unfortunately.

[@BloodHeresy]

lol that jabba score XD

[@kainate5779]

The doc reminds me little bit of Adam sandler... tiny winy... just the look

[@mandalorian4620]

He's probably 6'4" or something, though. Remember the lifelong basketball thing?

[@dfwdfw9544]

That Hardman looks like he could punch a lion in the face and win.

[@rodrellgreen167]

Token DO 😂

[@jenr4573]

I’ve had 10 plus surgeries and many more procedures requiring sedation and in my experience anesthesiologists Have no personality no bedside manor I hope as your career goes on you maintain a good bedside manor and show personality.

[@yonissaid714]

LMAO, only reason i wanna be a doctor is cuz of Dr.Strange XDDDDDDDDDDD

[@yonissaid714]

although he was a surgeon i still wanna check out all the sides of the surgery process

[@43nostromo]

I love anesthesia. My favorite part is when I get pre-medicated like half hour before the procedure. I get so inappropriate and it's just awesome. I love propofol, fentanyl and really wish I could get surgery every single day so I can continue to get these drugs. Oh, and when you wake up, make sure you tell the nurse that you have tremendous pain, because usually they write an order for Oxycodone. Ask for it! Sigh....if only I needed another surgery. Hopefully, some day soon. By the way, you guys are fucking hot!

[@LittleDaveAndSons]

Jesus christ

[@brittanywm]

👀

[@davidvarner9521]

Tell the truth. You have nurse anesthetists who do your work. You have technicians who get everything set up. You make the big money

[@Matg_1of1]