Qualifications of an
Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologists begin their training by graduating from college with a strong background in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics.
They then complete four years of medical school to earn a medical doctorate (M.D.), followed by four years of training in the specialty of anesthesiology – one year of internship and three years in an anesthesiology residency program. In addition, they may further specialize in a subspecialty, such as neurosurgical anesthesiology, by completing one to two more years in a subspecialty-training program.
Today’s anesthesiologists are innovators in their field, continuing a long tradition of advancing the practice of modern medicine. Even after residency training, they are dedicated to studying new medical advances and anesthetic techniques so every patient experience can be safer than the next.
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The TSA enjoys highlighting our members as often as we can. This June, we are spotlighting Dr. Maisie Jackson, a board-certified Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jackson is deeply passionate about medical student and resident education and with the medical student/resident poster competition deadline fast approaching, we thought this was the perfect time to put the spotlight on her.
She began her career at UT Houston where she was heavily involved in resident education and wellness. She returned to her medical school alma mater where she works clinically at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. At the VA, she is part of the Education Committee and has created new resident curriculum for their unique variety of non-OR anesthesia. Dr. Jackson is continuously looking for ways to improve resident education. Last year, she helped create a novel anesthesia board game for CA-1s which was presented at the TSA! She also completed the BCM Basic Educator Course to continue honing her skills as an educator. She believes that as the trainees and technology evolve, educators must evolve as well!
One of her truest joys in her career thus far has come through her work at the medical school. She enjoys working with the students in the OR and has served as a mentor through the BCM x McGovern Women in Anesthesia mentor program. She has taught several courses including Ethics and Social Determinants of Health. She also serves as one of the Specialty Specific Mentors for Anesthesia and is hoping through this role she can continue mentoring and guiding students on their journey to a fulfilling career in Anesthesia!
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The TSA enjoys highlighting our members as often as we can. This June, we are spotlighting Dr. Maisie Jackson, a board-certified Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jackson is deeply passionate about medical student and resident education and with the medical…
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TSA provides CME programs; advocates at the legislative, regulatory and legal arenas; and through its representation at the ASA, TMA, and AMA, it insures that TSA’s voice is heard at the state and national levels.
Posted 03/2023
The TSA is a voluntary, non-profit association of over 3,800 members interested in the medical specialty of Anesthesiology and it is a component of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Posted 07/2022
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and to improve patient care.
Posted 01/2022
The Pediatric CV Anesthesia Fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is now Texas Medical Board
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