Favorite Parts of Working in Academic Anesthesiology as an Anesthesiology Resident
Briana, an anesthesiology resident, finds the "wide variety of patients and surgeries" most rewarding, enjoying the unpredictable nature of the field and the acuity of care, from healthy patients to those on ECMO, as highlighted by their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic where the profession's crucial role became evident. This variety, coupled with the continuous presence of anesthesiologists throughout a patient's surgical journey, makes the career uniquely fulfilling.
Variety, Acuity, Innovation, Critical Care, Patient Care
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Briana Kossbiel
Anesthesiology Resident
Academic Hospital
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, 2021 - MD
Biology & Related Sciences
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Medical
Honors Student, Veteran
Video Highlights
1. Anesthesiologists provide care for diverse patients and surgical procedures, experiencing a wide range of cases daily.
2. The field demands high acuity care, encompassing patients from healthy individuals to critically ill patients.
3. Anesthesiologists play a crucial role in various healthcare settings, and their contributions have been particularly highlighted during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
What I enjoy most about anesthesiology is that we see a wide variety of patients and surgeries every single day. Our practice is much broader than people think. People know us as the person who puts you to sleep for surgery, and that's it.
But we see all different kinds of surgeries and patients. You really don't know what's going to walk in through your door, sometimes even for emergencies. I really love that variety and the acuity that we see as anesthesiologists.
We take care of otherwise healthy patients and tiny babies at a pediatric hospital. We also care for very sick patients who are on ECMO. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was very cool to see how anesthesiologists involved in critical care rose to the forefront of patient care.
They had to be innovative. That was really cool to see, not only from my perspective as an upcoming anesthesiologist, but also within the community. I think it's really cool to be able to see that.
I love that we have a presence in multiple different places throughout a person's life. We're always there whenever you need surgery. I think that's cool to see.