Here are a few reasons why I like being an #anesthesiologistassistant 1. Instant gratification! As a part of a patients surgical care, everything I do (administering drugs, intubating, placing lines) I see the effects and results immediately. Compared to other specialties outside of anesthesia… patient care can be over a long period of time. For example, ortho - patient can be in a cast for 6-8 weeks then go to physical therapy before they can see improvement. That’s too long of a timeline for m