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Neurologist is a medical doctor or osteopath who has
trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous
system disorders, including diseases of the brain,
spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Neurologists perform neurological examinations of
the nerves of the head and neck; muscle strength and
movement; balance, ambulation, and reflexes; and
sensation, memory, speech, language, and other
cognitive abilities.
They also perform diagnostic tests such as the
following:
CAT (computed axial tomography) scan
MRI/MRA (magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic
resonance angiography)
lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
EEG (electroencephalography)
EMG/NCV (electromyography/nerve conduction velocity)
To become a board-certified neurologist several
requirements must be met.
Education
Four years of premedical education in a college or
university
Four years of medical school resulting in an MD or
DO degree (doctor of medicine or doctor of
osteopathy degree)
One year internship in either internal medicine or
medicine/surgery
At least 3 years of specialty training in an
accredited neurology residency program Residency
Residency programs accredited by the
Accreditation Council
for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) provide
supervised experience in hospital and ambulatory
care settings as well as educational conferences and
research trainings.
After completing residency training, neurologists
may enroll in a fellowship program to develop
expertise in a subspecialty such as stroke,
dementia, or movement disorders.
Board Certification
After completing the educational requirements,
medical doctors may seek certification from the
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN),
a member of the
American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
To be eligible, applicants must:
Have an unrestricted state license to practice
medicine
Complete the required years of residency
Successfully pass both a written (Part I) and oral
(Part II) exam administered by the ABPN
Certification by the American Board of Osteopathic
Neurologists and Psychiatrists requires a high
degree of competency in the practice of neurology at
the time of certification.
Graduate from an approved college of osteopathic
medicine
Have an unrestricted state license
Meet ethical standards established by the American
Osteopathic Association
Be an active member of the
American or Canadian Osteopathic Association for
2 years prior to certification
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