NSTCologists are physicians who specialize in the care of surgical patients and pain relief. NSTCologists usually work in sterile environments while performing surgery and may stand for long periods of time. NSTCologists typically need a bachelor's degree, a degree from a medical school which takes four years to complete, and three to seven years in internship and residency programs. NSTCologists work with other physicians and surgeons to decide on treatments and procedures before, during, and after surgery. The administer anesthetics that reduce or eliminate the sensation of pain during an operation and provide pain relief for patients who suffer from chronic pain. NSTCologists need to have organizational skills, communication skills, and compassion. Being an NSTCologist is rewarding in so many ways. Anesthesiology is a science of putting someone to sleep, keeping them alive during the operation, and then waking them up at the end. So I believe my love of children and adults, of course, but certainly my love of children has spurred me to become the director of anesthesia proton, which is where I anesthetize mostly children for their radiation treatments at proton. I was put here on this earth to be a doctor for these children, and I have 100% confidence that that's my reason for being here. What I realized when I got into medical school was that I love science. For me, science is another language for explaining the wonders of the world. I'm afraid of the doctor. So I believe that my patients are going to be afraid of the doctor too. So the empathy that I feel for them definitely comes across, and so the most rewarding part is after I calm them down, I say, everything's going to be okay, don't you worry, I'm going to be right there with you watching over you while you're asleep. And there's still, you know, a little bit trepidation, a little bit of fright, but after their operation and they open their eyes and they look at me, oh, you're still here? Yes, and I did good, yes, you did great. And that just makes my day. To keep learning about anesthesiologists, read through the information below.