Neurologist Career

A 53 year old man, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s over two years ago, took a nasty fall down two flights of stairs just a few days ago. There were no injuries except for a bruise on the back of his head. All tests came back clear and he was allowed to go home, but had to see a neurologist for a possible concussion, as requested by his EMT. The neurologist performed several tests, including a spinal tap test, CT scan of the brain, as well as an MRI of the brain. After the results came back proving that he was alright, the man became lucid. The neurologist concluded that the recent accident and his lucidness were too close to be a coincidence. Could the fall have triggered it? Could he have been misdiagnosed? More of the same tests were conducted

Throughout high school, college, and medical school, a student must learn medicine and dentistry, English, psychology, biology, and therapy and counseling (“Neurologists”, Naviance). During the first year of medical school, in the neuroscience course, many opportunities are offered, like apprenticeships, to help one gain more experience throughout their educational training (Douglas et al). It is significantly better to take these opportunities to learn more about the career so I not only become understanding of the hardships and see whether it still interests me, but I can also gain a hands-on experience with the career, which will put me at a slightly higher advantage towards a successful career, rather than start the career without any experience. In a neurological career, “neurology residency is typically 4 years long: 1 year of internal medicine (internship) and 3 years of neurology (residency)” (Douglas et al). After completing residency, neurologists can become certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, but do not need to (“Neurologists”, Careers 81). Although it is possible to become certified by the ABPN, which is always beneficial for one’s future career, it is not necessary, therefore more freedom is granted to students who wish to have a shorter neurology education. During a sports physician’s educational training, “biology, chemistry, health, computers, and English are important core courses to take” (“Sports Physicians” 202). When it comes to being a sports physician, they “study the athlete as well as the sport” and by studying the musculoskeletal system, they learn the many risk factors in each sport that put the athlete at risk for injuries (“Sports Physicians” 198). Although both careers study similar subjects in high school, I would enjoy studying nervous system more because even