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Amanda
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What are Possible Careers in the Neurology Pathway?
I'm interested in healthcare and studying the brain, but I'm not familiar with the different opportunities associated with neurology, especially since medicine is such a diverse field.
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Valerie R
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Within the field of neurology, there are opportunities associated with dementia (of all types, including Alzheimer's), neuromuscular disorders (like muscular dystrophy), demyelinating disorders (like ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease or multiple sclerosis), movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease), stroke (of all types), traumatic brain injury, and others. The path to neurology goes through undergraduate studies to prepare for medical school (typically a 4-year degree); medical school (which is 4 years); post-medical school training called residency, which is 3-4 years for neurology; then potentially fellowship training to specialize further. The first decision to make is do you want to become a physician where there will be patient care involved or is your interest more focused on basic science/research without patient care. If it is the latter, your path would more likely be through a PhD. Either way, it will take several years and there will be opportunities along the way to refine what it is you ultimately do.
Thank you for the insight!
Amanda
Jennifer Hoang
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Valerie had a great answer and I just wanted to add on that if you decide not to pursue the medical school path, you could pursue a PhD and become a neuropsychologist. As a neuropsychologist, you would be able to do research while seeing and making diagnoses for patients as well. This link might help: https://www.healthline.com/health/neuropsychologist#what-they-do
Good luck!
Good luck!
Thank you I'll check that out!
Amanda