Did you ever aspire to be a scientist with a specialty in the study of the brain? If you did
not know, a neurologist is a scientist that studies and treats disorders of the nervous system,
which includes the brain and spinal cord (De Petro, MaryAnn). There are a lot of neurologists
out there already, but the demand for doctors in that field is growing. As Wilder Penfield once
said, “The brain is the organ of destiny. It holds within its humming mechanism secrets that will
determine the future of the human race.” Even though it takes a long time to become a
neurologist, it will definitely be beneficial in pay and other additional benefits!
A neurologists’ job is super important. Without neurologist constant studying of the
brain, we …show more content…
Next up is the requirements section. To be a neurologist, you need a lot of other skill,
other than decent educational skills.
Requirements that a neurologist need include: a M.D. (medical degree), a clinical
residency, fellowship in a special area, Medical licensure, and a board certification in
neurology (study.com).
There are also extra special qualities that a neurologist needs. The qualities that a
neurologist needs includes: communication skills, compassion, detail oriented, dexterity,
leadership skills, organization skills, patience, physical stamina, and problem-solving
skills (bls.gov).
The communication skills are for the neurologists to share the information with each other.
Compassion is for the neurologist dealing with the family of the patient. The detail oriented skill
is because, if they are not detailed oriented, they will accidently kill someone. Dexterity is doing
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an action with your hands, so it is important for the same reason as detailed oriented. The
leadership skills are for a neurologist must take charge when they need to. Organizational skills
are need because a neurologist may need to pull something up in a second. Patience is needed …show more content…
In this section, I will be talking about the
schedule, the work environment, and typical procedures a neurologist most constantly do.
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A neurologist’s job is very demanding. The hours are very long and irregular, with the
occasional overtime work hours. They may have to travel between offices and hospitals
for there job. The work environment is sterile, with lots of standing around for long
periods of time. Only ten percent are self-employed, while the other ninety percent work
for others. In 2014, there were a total count of 708,300 jobs open. Most of the time, they
are working independent or in small groups (bls.gov).
The most common procedures that a neurologist does are the Neurological exam, Lumbar
Puncture, Tensilon Test, Electroencephalogram, and imaging tests. The Neurological
exam is to test muscle strength, reflexes, and coordination. The Lumbar Puncture test is
to test the spinal fluid. It might be needed if the symptoms are detected in or around the
area of the spine. The test is performed by sticking a needle into the spine to sample fluid.
The Tensilon test is when they inject you with Tensilon, which simulates your
not know, a neurologist is a scientist that studies and treats disorders of the nervous system,
which includes the brain and spinal cord (De Petro, MaryAnn). There are a lot of neurologists
out there already, but the demand for doctors in that field is growing. As Wilder Penfield once
said, “The brain is the organ of destiny. It holds within its humming mechanism secrets that will
determine the future of the human race.” Even though it takes a long time to become a
neurologist, it will definitely be beneficial in pay and other additional benefits!
A neurologists’ job is super important. Without neurologist constant studying of the
brain, we …show more content…
Next up is the requirements section. To be a neurologist, you need a lot of other skill,
other than decent educational skills.
Requirements that a neurologist need include: a M.D. (medical degree), a clinical
residency, fellowship in a special area, Medical licensure, and a board certification in
neurology (study.com).
There are also extra special qualities that a neurologist needs. The qualities that a
neurologist needs includes: communication skills, compassion, detail oriented, dexterity,
leadership skills, organization skills, patience, physical stamina, and problem-solving
skills (bls.gov).
The communication skills are for the neurologists to share the information with each other.
Compassion is for the neurologist dealing with the family of the patient. The detail oriented skill
is because, if they are not detailed oriented, they will accidently kill someone. Dexterity is doing
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an action with your hands, so it is important for the same reason as detailed oriented. The
leadership skills are for a neurologist must take charge when they need to. Organizational skills
are need because a neurologist may need to pull something up in a second. Patience is needed …show more content…
In this section, I will be talking about the
schedule, the work environment, and typical procedures a neurologist most constantly do.
Sullivan 5
A neurologist’s job is very demanding. The hours are very long and irregular, with the
occasional overtime work hours. They may have to travel between offices and hospitals
for there job. The work environment is sterile, with lots of standing around for long
periods of time. Only ten percent are self-employed, while the other ninety percent work
for others. In 2014, there were a total count of 708,300 jobs open. Most of the time, they
are working independent or in small groups (bls.gov).
The most common procedures that a neurologist does are the Neurological exam, Lumbar
Puncture, Tensilon Test, Electroencephalogram, and imaging tests. The Neurological
exam is to test muscle strength, reflexes, and coordination. The Lumbar Puncture test is
to test the spinal fluid. It might be needed if the symptoms are detected in or around the
area of the spine. The test is performed by sticking a needle into the spine to sample fluid.
The Tensilon test is when they inject you with Tensilon, which simulates your