Neurologist
Duties and Responsibilities:
A Neurologist is a physician who provides treatment for injuries or diseases which affect the Cerebral area and the nervous system, Neurologists are able to provide treatment for the central autonomic, and peripheral nervous systems and of those systems’ coverings, tissues, and related bodily structures. Neurologists diagnose and provide treatment for cerebrovascular disorders such as insomnia, strokes, cerebral palsy, encephalitis, infections, cerebral tumors, neuro-degenerative disorders, nervous system abnormalities, and certain ailments which are not a result of physiological alteration. Neurologists who are certified in the specialty of surgical treatment are known as neurosurgeons. Individuals who specialize in the treatment of neurological disorders within children are known as pediatric neurologists. Their work environments include: Research facilities, hospitals, private practices, universities, medical facilities, and medical schools.
Salary: $150,000-$300,000
Education: Prospective Neurologists should enroll within the most challenging courses throughout their High-School careers in the fields of mathematics, science, and English. The student must then enroll in a university and complete the pre-medicine undergraduate program in order to be eligible to apply to medical school. Once student enters medical school they will complete four years, after they have completed medical school they will be required to complete residency, internships, and fellowships which span around 2-5 years depending whether you have specialized in a certain specialty. The student must then complete a certification exam provided by the American Board of Psychology and Neurology. Several states require additional certification and licensing.
Reflection:
This career interests me due to the opportunities presented by this career. The neurological sciences have always interested me due to the complexity associated with the cerebral structures and the disorders which affect the structures. I believe that his career can provide me with financial stability and a riveting career.