Anesthetist Assistants are health professionals who work under the direction of anesthesiologists to develop and implement anesthesia care plans. They are usually responsible for gathering preliminary information, assisting the anesthesiologist during surgery, and monitoring patient’s recovery.

In order to be eligible for Anesthetist Assistants Graduate Programs, students must have obtained their bachelor’s degree and taken either the MCAT or the GRE. AA graduate programs usually are two years in length and offer a master’s degree upon graduation.

Requirements beyond the Core Curriculum:
BIOL 205: Human Anatamoy
BIOL 206: Human Physiology
BIOL 336: Biochemistry