Career Blog - Neurologist

A neurologist is a physician that specializes in the feild of neurology. They diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and conditions that relates to the brain and the nervous system. Neurologists perform neurological examinations on nearly your whole body.

How to become a neurologist
To become a neurologist, you are required to have a M.D. or D.O in addition to an undergraduate college degree:

• High school diploma
• 4-year undergraduate degree from an university or college
• 4-year medical degree from medical school
• 3 years of residency training in neurology

 Working conditions: 
Most neurologists work in an office that may be in a hospital or a medical office building. They examine patients, review their medical history, run numerous tests, and do some procedures. A neurologist typically works 5 days a week, plus on call duties for emergencies. They work for an average of about 30-40 hours a week.

Annual income: 
The average income of a neurologist is about $281,616.

References:
http://www.healthcommunities.com/brain-nerve-tests/what-is-a-neurologist.shtml
http://healthcareers.about.com/od/physiciancareers/p/How-To-Become-A-Neurologist.htm