Should i go into emergency medicine or anesthesiology, i would like to be in the health care field because i love helping others. however, im not sure if my grades are good enough or if i should. i would love to talk to a doctor so i can figure out what i

Your : Your statement shows the dilemma of many a student. Grades, life goals etc. The study of medicine doesn't require you to be the smartest student, nor for you to know without a doubt that medicine is your future. You need to be efficient at studying, and know when to seek study assistance. If and when you study medicine, it should be but the beginning of your professional life. Medicine will afford you the option of becoming a teacher, a pilot, a military personnel, a statesman etc. The decision about er vs anesthesia will come within due course. First seek an advisor at one of the many medical schools in your area, and they will gladly answer your questions.It is best not to be influenced by one physician.

I've : I've always recommended that any medical student do rotations in any specialty that they are considering--while they have a chance to do so in medical school. Likewise, if you have an opportunity to follow a physician in the specialty in which you may have an interest---take the opportunity! i happen to love anesthesiology. This specialty literally crosses paths with every specialty, from cardiology, gastroenterology, er medicine, critical care, internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery and on and on. It is a hands-on specialty which requires quick thinking and has so many opportunities to do many different types of work.

Complicated question: There are lots of health care professions, so keep your mind open if medical school isn't likely due to your grades. If you make it into med school, continue to keep your mind open. Many people change their minds several times before choosing a specialty. Emergency medicine and anesthesiology are very different, but both quite competitive.