neurologist
Julie Marquez
Job Description
- Neurologist may work in clinics and/or hospitals
- They are the experts that diagnose their patients.
- They also do some clinical studies and research on patients.
Personal Characteristics
- You have to have a positive attitude because if you do then your patients will also have one
- Neurology is a good fit for you if you have passion to learn about and treat others with diseases.
Education Needed
- Doctor of medicine (M.D) degree
- Clinical residency
- Medical license
- Board certification in neurology
- 4 years of undergraduate school
- 4 years of medical school
- 3-8 years of internship and residency (depending on specialty selected)
- Take courses in humanities and social sciences
Work Setting
- Generally work 60 hours a week
- Saves lives
- Well pay
- Long hours
- Long hours of school