A neurologist is a professional who helps in treating the brain as well as nervous system (brain, nerves & spinal cord) related disorders, diseases or injuries. A neurologist has an expertise in the anatomy, functions of the nervous system and conditions that affect the nerves. 

Being a command center of the human body that controls each and every activity of the body from moving a hand to the beating of the heart, it is very important to consult a neurologist if any problem may occur. All in all, a neurologist is a specialist in different departments of neurology such as neurocritical care, automatic disorder, child neurology, headache medicine, neuro-oncology or others. 

For Bachelor’s

• Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognised board. 
• Moreover, students need to pass a national level entrance exam like NEET UG to get admission in an MBBS course. 

For Masters

• Scholars can pursue a PG program after completing their MBBS.

The field of neurology aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the neurology field presents innumerable job profiles:  

• Neurologist
• Neurosurgeon
• Neuro Physician

Employment Sector

• Spine and Brain Hospitals
• Government and Private Hospitals
• Private Practice
• Specialist Hospitals
• Railway Medical Facilities
• Armed Forces Medical Services
• Medical Colleges

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the neurology field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• Max Hospital
• Fortis
• Apollo Hospitals
• Artemis
• AIIMS
• Indian Armed Forces in Medical Services

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a surgeon is very impressive only in India.

• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical Thinking

Candidates are required to total an M.S., M.D. or D.N.B. in neurology and experience residency training in neuroscience careers. There are few candidates who acquire up to this role as compared to the overall number of applicants who prefer a medical career. Specialists in neurology career earn 87.1 percent more than the normal national salary.

• High in demand
• Saving Lives
• Prestige
• Well Paid Job
• Job Security
• Opportunity to Travel

• Almost take a decade to gain knowledge & expertise
• Long hours of working
• Stress
• Competition
• Challenging
• Expensive Study