Talking Anesthesiology, an Interview | Life as a Doctor

An interview with a Mayo Clinic Anesthesiology resident, Dr. Matt Hardman!

Time Stamps of Interview Topics:
0:45 Introduction
1:26 why medicine
2:15 why anesthesia
3:30 what other specialties did you consider
4:27 choosing between surgery and anesthesia
6:00 what is the role of an anesthesiologist
6:50 how much training is required and what fellowships
8:30 RANDOM FUN QUESTIONS!!
10:10 who is a good fit for anesthesia
11:30 describing a typical day
13:20 common misconceptions about anesthesiology
15:00 least favorite parts
16:30 general tips for medical students
18:00 discussion about Dr. Hardman's personal blog

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[ashleyw]

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

[emanahakki]

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.

[caseytodd]

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.

[herderbrainanddroolfaces]

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.

[naterdawg]

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!

[MountainMan.]

Interesting that Adam Sandler is now a resident doing Anesthesiology.

[shadyfranco]

I hope he becomes a Youtuber, great interview.

[samlee]

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

[yesilugo]

This was incredibly insightful, thank you!

[justarandomgal]

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.

[nathanhung]

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!

[e.m]

Thank you both for this amazing interview 🌸

[tonyirungu]

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

[dillonminnix]

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

[CamronWilliams-iitl]

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

[hykiaburton]

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

[kaiagrey]

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

[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!

[MikeSmith-teyp]

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

[Kencan]

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?