What's a neurologist
A neurologist is a board-certified medical doctor (MD) or osteopathic medical doctor (DO) who is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, including diseases of the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles.
Neurologists perform neurological examinations of the nerves in the head and neck, muscle strength and movement, balance, ambulation, reflexes, sensation, memory, speech, language, and other cognitive abilities. They also perform diagnostic tests, including the following:
To become a Board-Certified Neurologist, the following requirements must be met: Education
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. Board Certification To be eligible for board certification applicants must:
After completing the educational requirements, medical doctors may seek certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). |
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