What degree is needed for neurology?

Answer 1

Answer

A neurologist is a medical physician (D.O. or M.D.) who has trained in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, including diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

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.

Neurologists also perform diagnostic tests such as the following:

* CAT (computed axial tomography) scan

* MRI/MRA (magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance angiography)

* lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

* EEG (electroencephalography)

* EMG/NCV (electromyography/nerve conduction velocity)

To become a board-certified neurologist several requirements must be met.

Education

* Four years of premedical education in a college or university

* Four years of medical school resulting in an MD or DO degree (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, respectively)

* One year internship in either internal medicine or medicine/surgery

* At least 3 years of specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program

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.

After completing residency training, neurologists may enroll in a fellowship program to develop expertise in a subspecialty such as stroke, dementia, or movement disorders.

Board Certification

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).

The ABPN offers additional certification in the following fields:

* Addiction Psychiatry

* Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

* Clinical Neurophysiology

* Forensic Psychiatry

* Geriatric Psychiatry

* Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

* Pain Medicine

* Psychosomatic Medicine

* Sleep Medicine

* Vascular Neurology

To be eligible, applicants must:

* Have an unrestricted state license to practice medicine

* Complete the required years of residency

* Successfully pass both a written (Part I) and oral (Part II) exam administered by the ABPN

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.

To be eligible for board certification, applicants must:

* Graduate from an approved college of osteopathic medicine

* Have an unrestricted state license

* Meet ethical standards established by the American Osteopathic Association

* Be an active member of the American or Canadian Osteopathic Association for 2 years prior to certification.

Answer 2

First you'll need to complete the basic requirements of becoming a physician: a bachelor's degree, preferably in pre-med or other related biological, physical or chemical science, plus four years of graduate school in an accredited medical school to obtain an M.D. or D.O. degree.

Once you've done that, you must gain acceptance into a neurosurgery residency training program. (There are 99 accredited Neurosurgery residency training programs nationwide!) That will be about seven years, with a few programs at six years and many requiring eight years of training.

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In short:

4 years of undergrad in pre med

4 years of med school

4 years of residency

2 years of fellowship

Answer 3

You need 4 years of college and then you need to apply to medical school and get accepted. Medical school is 4 years. Then you apply to a residency in Neurosurgery and after acceptance, there is an additional 7 years of specialty training in Neurosurgery. Some residency programs will also require that you do additional research (1-4 more years after the 7 listed). You then are eligible to become board certified in neurological surgery.

Answer 4

While many individuals who pursue a career as a physician major in Biology at the undergraduate level, many others come from a variety of other educational backgrounds. You should meet with a career counselor at the college or university you attend for what options exist for you. The important issue is preparing for the appropriate prerequisites required for medical school. The student should have a strong background in the following areas.

• Biology (cell biology, biology of the organism)
• Chemistry (inorganic, organic)
• Physics
• Communication (written and oral)
• Higher level math's
• Computer literacy
• Development of good critical thinking skills.

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The common path to practicing as a physician requires 8 years of education beyond high school and 3 to 8 additional years of internship and residency. All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians.

Education and training. Formal education and training requirements for physicians are among the most demanding of any occupation-4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 years rather than the customary 8 years.

Premedical students must complete undergraduate work in physics, biology, mathematics, English, and inorganic and organic chemistry. Students also take courses in the humanities and the Social Sciences. Some students volunteer at local hospitals or clinics to gain practical experience in the health professions.

The minimum educational requirement for entry into medical school is 3 years of college; most applicants, however, have at least a bachelor's degree, and many have advanced degrees. There are 146 medical schools in the United States-126 teach allopathic medicine and award a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; 20 teach osteopathic medicine and award the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive. Applicants must submit transcripts, scores from the Medical College Admission Test, and letters of recommendation. Schools also consider an applicant's character, personality, leadership qualities, and participation in extracurricular activities. Most schools require an interview with members of the admissions committee.

Students spend most of the first 2 years of medical school in laboratories and classrooms, taking courses such as anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, pathology, medical ethics, and laws governing medicine. They also learn to take medical histories, examine patients, and diagnose illnesses. During their last 2 years, students work with patients under the supervision of experienced physicians in hospitals and clinics, learning acute, chronic, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through rotations in internal medicine, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, they gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of illness.

Following medical school, almost all M.D.s enter a residency-graduate medical education in a specialty that takes the form of paid on-the-job training, usually in a hospital. Most D.O.s serve a 12-month rotating internship after graduation and before entering a residency, which may last 2 to 6 years.

A physician's training is costly. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, in 2004 more than 80 percent of medical school graduates were in debt for educational expenses.

Licensure and certification. All States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories license physicians. To be licensed, physicians must graduate from an accredited medical school, pass a licensing examination, and complete 1 to 7 years of graduate medical education. Although physicians licensed in one State usually can get a license to practice in another without further examination, some States limit reciprocity. Graduates of foreign medical schools generally can qualify for licensure after passing an examination and completing a U.S. residency.

M.D.s and D.O.s seeking board certification in a specialty may spend up to 7 years in residency training, depending on the specialty. A final examination immediately after residency or after 1 or 2 years of practice also is necessary for certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The ABMS represents 24 boards related to medical specialties ranging from allergy and immunology to urology. The AOA has approved 18 specialty boards, ranging from anesthesiology to surgery. For certification in a subspecialty, physicians usually need another 1 to 2 years of residency.

Other qualifications. People who wish to become physicians must have a desire to serve patients, be self-motivated, and be able to survive the pressures and long hours of medical education and practice. Physicians also must have a good bedside manner, emotional stability, and the ability to make decisions in emergencies. Prospective physicians must be willing to study throughout their career to keep up with medical advances.

Advancement. Some physicians and surgeons advance by gaining expertise in specialties and subspecialties and by developing a reputation for excellence among their peers and patients. Many physicians and surgeons start their own practice or join a group practice. Others teach residents and other new doctors, and some advance to supervisory and managerial roles in hospitals, clinics, and other settings.

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Answer 5

After earning a Bachelor's degree, a recognized medical degree from an accredited medical school such as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree, or a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB) degree must be earned. After that, a residency in neurosurgery must be completed and board certifications examinations must be successfully passed to become a board-certified neurosurgeon.

Answer 6

A surgeon is a physician. It would take four years for the bachelor's degree with completion of all prerequisite coursework and four years of medical school. There would also be an additional three or more years to complete the internship and residency requirements.

Answer 7

all degrees

25 years of schooling (college level)