Neurologist Education and Training <\/p>\n
A 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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
They also perform diagnostic tests such as the following: <\/p>\n
To become a board-certified neurologist several requirements must be met. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
After completing residency training, neurologists may enroll in a fellowship program to develop expertise in a subspecialty such as stroke, dementia or movement disorders. <\/p>\n
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). <\/p>\n
Additional certification is offered in the following fields: <\/p>\n
To be eligible, applicants must: <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
To be eligible for board certification, applicants must: <\/p>\n
Publication Review By: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D. <\/p>\n
Published: 31 Dec 1999 <\/p>\n
Last Modified: 02 Sep 2015 <\/p>\n
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