Neurologists

Neurologists

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Participate in neuroscience research activities.
2. Provide training to medical students or staff members.
3. Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and expand competence.
4. Supervise medical technicians in the performance of neurological diagnostic or therapeutic activities.
5. Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns.
6. Interpret the results of neuroimaging studies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
7. Refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
8. Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.
9. Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.

Salary:

$144,000 - $216,000

Education:

Required Education	Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; clinical residency, often followed by a fellowship in a specialized area
Other Requirements	Medical licensure; board certification in neurology available

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