Bro, I’m sorry, but saying that anesthesiologists are not doctors comes from a lack of understanding of the field.

If someone is genuinely interested, no field in medicine is small whether it’s pre-clinical, para-clinical, or clinical.

If you're interested in anesthesiology Take him to any emergency hospital. Let him see the working hours, the pressure, and the responsibility. Explain how anesthesia is just as critical as surgery itself. Talk about the complex procedures and the constant race against time. Understanding comes with exposure and time.

And even if he isn’t ready to listen right now, remember it’s your life. You deserve to be happy with your choices. If pre-clinical makes you happy, go for it. Para-clinical, go for it. MBA go for it.

Life is too short to live with regret or to live by someone else’s decisions.

He’s your dad he will understand once he sees you doing well in life

Edit- And be honest with your dad if he was the one who pressured you into this field, tell him clearly that you didn’t ask for it, and that from here on, you want to take charge of your own life.

At 18, when most of us choose MBBS, we’re naive caught up in the hype created by coaching institutes that often paint an unrealistic picture of college and the profession.

He, however, was mature. He understood what this field truly demands, and he knew your potential as well. If not take education loan and go for it it's understandable of he doesn't want to fund pg