Neurologist

Neurologists are the experts who diagnose and treat all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems which includes their coverings, blood vessels and other effector tissues like muscles.

Career Options

• - - Neuroscientist - Neuroanatomist - Neurobiologist - Neurochemist - Neurological Surgeon

Educational Qualifications

• - 12th examination, minimum of 50% in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board. - Seat through competitive exams like NEET, AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, CMC-Vellore, etc. to get into medical colleges.

Personal Skills

• - Ability to work in a team - Communication Skills - Passion and Commitment - Physical Qualities

Courses to be pursued

• - MBBS - MD - M.Ch in Neurosurgery

Top Colleges

• Government Medical College Address: Gandhi Nagar, Kottayam, Kerala 686008 Phone: 0481 259 7284 Website: http://www.gmcnagpur.org/

Working Conditions

Neurologists mostly work indoors, in a pleasant environment and well-lit examination rooms. As most other physicians do, they are not able to follow a 40-hour workweek. The profession can be quite stressful, and treating patients properly may require a neurologist to work more than 60 hours in a week.

Top Companies

• Fortis Healthcare Address: Tower A, Unitech Business Park, Block - F, South City 1, Sector - 41, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122001 Phone: +91 124 4921021, +91- 124 4921071, +91 124 4921033 Website: http://www.fortishealthcare.com/

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