Anesthesiology Assistant
Anesthesiologist Assistants are highly educated allied health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to develop and implement anesthesia care plans. Anesthesiologist Assistants work exclusively within the Anesthesia Care Team environment as described by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). AA’s are trained extensively in the delivery and maintenance of quality anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques.
Academics
Prerequisites
- General Chemistry: CHM2045/L and CHM2046/L or CHM2051; or CHM2047/L (CHM2054L may be substituted for CHM2045L and CHM2046L)
- General Biology: BSC2010/L and BSC2011/L
- Organic Chemistry: CHM2210 or CHM2212 and CHM2211 or CHM2213 and CHM2211L (CHM3217, CHM3218, and CHM2211L may substitute)
- Physics: PHY2048/L and PHY2049/L
- Biochemistry: BCH4024 or CHM3218
- Math: MAC2311 or MAC3472 and STA2023
- English: Two semesters of any English department course. Examples are ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC3254, LIT2110)
MCAT Content
- PSY2012 and SYG2000
Electives
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- Professional Organizations
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Extracurriculars
Student Groups
- Medical Anesthesia Association (MAA): This is an opportunity for individuals who are eager to learn more about anesthesia and want to join a supportive network of like-minded individuals! Shadowing opportunities, MCAT / GRE guidance, networking, volunteering opportunities, and guest speaker panels ranging from alumni and healthcare professionals to program directors will all be offered!
Application
- CASAA, the Centralized Application Service for Anesthesiologist Assistants, is the online application for all Master of Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant degrees available in the US. Through CASAA, you can select all programs you wish to apply to, then submit one application that includes all necessary materials.
Exam
- There are two examinations that may be accepted for application to graduate schooling for Anesthesiology Assistants. It is important to look at what exam your schools of interest require.
- MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test
- The MCAT is scored via four different sections. The ranges of acceptable scores will vary by school so it is important to know what overall score will be accepted
- Each section score ranges from 118 – 132
- The combined scores from each section will equal 472 – 528
- The sections of the MCAT include:
- Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Test Prep Information
- Additional standardized exam information and preparation links. UF does not endorse any test prep companies or resources.
- www.learningaccord.com
- MCAT preparation courses prep classes free tutorial coaching practice tests scores (cuttsreviews.com)
- MCAT Prep Courses | MCAT Online Test Prep | Dr.Flowers (drflowersmcat.com)
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- Prepare for the MCAT Exam | AAMC
- Free Online MCAT Practice Tests & Events | Kaplan Test Prep (kaptest.com)
- MCAT | Test prep | Khan Academy
- MCAT Flashcards [with MCAT Practice Questions] (flashcardsecrets.com)
- MCATOnline Course
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- Official Guide to the MCAT Exam
- The Official MCAT Self-Assessment Package Bundles
- Peterson’s MCAT Test Info
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- 3 Inexpensive Types of MCAT Test Prep
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- What’s It Like to Take the MCAT Exam?
- The WikiPremed MCAT Course
- Fee Assistance
- GRE General Test: Graduate Record Exam
- The GRE is scored via three different sections. The ranges of acceptable scores will vary by school so it is important to know what score for each section will be accepted.
- The sections of the GRE include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Scored 130 – 170
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Scored 130 – 170
- Analytical Writing
- Scored 0 – 6.
- Verbal Reasoning
- Test Prep Information
- Additional standardized exam information and preparation links. UF does not endorse any test prep companies or resources.
- Nova GRE | Nova Press — Test Prep Center
- Exam Focus
- GRE Flashcards [with GRE Practice Questions] (flashcardsecrets.com)
- GRE Practice Test Questions (Prep for the GRE Test) (testprepreview.com)
- GRE Test: The Definitive Guide (updated 2021) by Mometrix
- My GRE Tutor
- GRE Test Prep | GRE Exam Prep Courses | Sample Questions Online (petersons.com)
- GRE Exam Practice Test Questions (studyguidezone.com)
- TestMasters GRE Prep Course | Live and Online Courses
- ► Best GRE Prep Books for 2018 | Test Study Guides (testprepselect.com)
- Top 20 Online GRE Tutors Near Me – Varsity Tutors
- Fee Assistance
UF Contact Information
- UF does not currently have a specific undergraduate program for Anesthesiology Assistants.
- You may choose ANY major and go on to an Anesthesiology Assistant program. Choose a major based on your own personal interests and strengths. It doesn’t need to be a science major- majors in the social sciences or humanities are just fine if you take the prerequisite courses.
- You are encouraged to meet with a pre-health advisor to discuss the prerequisite courses that should be included in your plan of study
- UF does not currently have a specific graduate program for Anesthesiology Assistants
- You are encouraged to navigate the school directories to search for graduate programs