Anesthesiology
“An anesthesiologist is a physician who provides anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical, obstetric, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures while monitoring the patient’s condition and supporting vital organ functions. The anesthesiologist also diagnoses and treats acute, chronic and/or cancer pain as well as provides resuscitation and medical management for patients and critical illnesses and severe injuries.” – American Board of Medical Specialties, retrieved March 1, 2026
Common Subspecialties
- Critical Care Medicine
- Hospice & Palliative Care
- Pain Medicine
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Sleep Medicine
Anesthesiology Societies
Explore Anesthesiology
- Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG)
- Careers in Medicine (CiM) - Anesthesiology
- National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Charting Outcomes Data
- Program Directors Association Guides for Residency Applications - Anesthesiology
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