Passing the Boards

If you are a doctor, or have ever watched a doctor-type TV show, than you probably are well aware of board exams and how doctors take them every year until they pass them.

My mother is an anesthesiologist, the person that puts you to sleep before an operation, and she was just notified on Friday that she has passed her boards this year. When she became a doctor, passing the boards wasn't as big of a deal, and so she actually didn't take them for a while.

But, she has taken them every year for a while now. And she is so shocked she passed. I just wanted to let you know how much of a big deal it is for her. I guess, I am dedicating this post for Mother's day.

Boards are a lot harder for anesthesiologists. Their specialty involves knowing all types of surgery. With surgeons, you have people who specialize in hearts, people who specialize in nerves and brains, and well- you get the point. Anesthesiologists have to know ALL of it. I'm not going to really explain the entire role and requirements for an anesthesiologist, but hopefully you get the point.

Happy Mothers Day,
Casey