Education
What Skills are essential to being successful in this career?
strong communication skills, leadership, organized, memorization skills, problem-solving skills, and thinking critically
How many lobes does the brain have?
4
Name some strategies for balancing personal and work life of a neurologist.
Making schedules, not overworking, setting long and short term goals, and anything that makes sense to Carian.
What does a day in the life of a neurologist look like?
Neurologists spend most of their time treating patients with neurological disorders, such as strokes and Alzheimer's. They also work with doctors and other neurologists to diagnose and provide treatment for patients.
True or False? Neurology has one of the most highest paying salaries in the health field
True
What is the MCAT? What does it stand for?
An exam needed to enter medical school, an essential part on the path to becoming a neurologist. Medical College Admissions Test
What lobe of the brain controls hearing and language comprehension?
Temporal Lobe
What are some current trends happening in neurology?
Tremendous developments are occurring in the field, like microsurgery, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography, Computer Aided Imaging and Magnetoencephalography.
What are the average work hours?
40-50 per week
Who makes more? A Neurologist in Massachusetts or a Neurologist in Florida?
Massachusetts. A Neurologist in Massachusetts makes $292,274 while a Neurologist in Florida makes $223,107.
What exams are needed to PRACTICE medicine in the U.S? (exam needed to gain certification)
USMLE & COMLEX
Which hemisphere of the brain controls creativity and artistic abilities?
Right hemisphere
How often must a neurologist renew their license? Is continuation learning required?
Every two years. Yes
How could technology help a neurologist?
Many technologically advanced imaging equipment, cameras and robotic devices have come to help neurosurgeons to perform highly precise and successful surgeries.
Which neurologist makes the most money?
-Vascular
-Pediatric
-Neuromuscular
Vascular neurologist (292,500)
What’s the education path for a neurologist?
Bachelors, medical school, residency
What area of the brain controls speech production? What lobe is it located in?
Broca's Area; located in the LEFT frontal lobe.
What is the most rewarding part of this career?
"The challenging part is to find the balance between providing care and keeping up with the expectations of the management in maintaining productivity. The most rewarding part is to see the smiles on the faces of the patients and families when they come to see me. "-Dr. Govindarajan
What are some of the common misconceptions about this career?
Many people believe that neurology is focused only on the brain when in reality neurology also deals with the spinal cord, nerve cells, muscles, and other parts of the body system.
What is the average salary for a neurologist?
(within $10,000)
$251,000
What is recommended after college in order to obtain a residency?
Internship
What part of the brain controls the senses (tasting, touching, etc.)
Name an action you can take to advance in this field.
Constant learning, get feedback from peers, communicate desire of growth to employers. NETWORKING. (plus any other action that makes sense to Carian)
What is the worst part of the job and how would you deal with it?
Having to wait 12 years to become a professional in the field. The best way to deal with this weakness is by having patience and using those long years as opportunities to become better in the field.
How much does a Neurologist make per hour?
(within $10)
$129/hour