NEUROLOGIST

NEUROLOGY

• Branch of medicine that studies/treats disorders
• Focuses on disorders in the nervous system
• 2 divisions in the nervous system~~
• Central Nervous System (spinal cord and brain)
• Peripheral System (other elements such as ears, eyes, etc.)

What does a Neurologist do??

• Specializes in the treatment of disorders that:
• Affect the brain
• Affect the spinal cord
• Affect the nerves

A FEW OF THE DISORDERS TREATED ARE:

• Cerebrovascular disease (such as stroke)
• Headache, seizure, spinal cord, & speech & language disorders
• Movement disorders (such as Parkison's)
• Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
• Infections of the brain and peripheral nervous system

NEUROLOGISTS

Education required

• Four years of pre-medical education in a college or university
• Four years of medical school (resulting in an M.D. or D.O. degree)
• One year internship in either internal medicine or medicine/surgery
• At least 3 years of specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program
• May also have additional training or "interest" in a specified area of neurology

CERTIFICATION & LICENSING

• Medical Doctors may seek certification from the ABPN
• Certification by the American Board of Osteopathic and Psychiatrics (requires a higher degree)

SALARY

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors in well lighted exam rooms and hospitals
• Hours of work exceeded 60 hrs a week frequently
• Being awakened at all hour of the night
• Coming in at irregular times to evaluate a patient

DUTIES

• Examination of the patient to determine whether or not neurological disorders are found
• After the exam, neurologist order diagnostic tests to determine the type of disorder.
• Develop treatment plans and consult with surgeons on the procedures and treatment.
• Neurologists direct nurses and technicians in the treatment of patients.
• They research over multiple things & they continue to go to school to get an education

WHY DID I CHOOSE THIS JOB TOPIC?

• The idea of people exploring the brain fascinated me.
• When we learned about Dr. Carson he became my inspiration to do something greater in life.
• The brain is the most important part of the body and treating it would be an honor.