Nature of the Work
Neurologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and/or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, autonomic nervous system, and muscles. Therefore they may be involved in dealing with tumors of the PNS and CNS, degenerative disorders of the nervous system, strokes, as well as various multi-systemic disorders that affect the nervous system. Neurologists may sub-specialize in:
- Child Neurology
- Clinical Neurophysiology, using clinical evaluation and electrophysiology tests such as EEG, EMG and nerve conduction studies
- Pain Medicine, providing advanced care to patients suffering acute, chronic or cancer pain
Training
One year of internship with a minimum of eight months in Internal Medicine, plus 3 years of neurology residency. Sub-specialization requires an additional 1-3 years of fellowship training.
Demand/Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that supply and demand is currently in rough balance in this specialty and likely to remain so for at least the next few years. The annual salary for a neurologist ranges from $152,000 to $221,000.
For More Information
Visit any of the following organizational websites:
- American Academy of Neurology www.aan.com
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology www.abpn.com
- American Neurological Association www.aneuroa.org
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