Air Force AFSC · Medical
44NX Neurologist
Overview
Neurologists diagnose and treat diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They recognize early symptoms and treat neurological diseases through medication, rehabilitation, and physical therapy.
Core Skills
- clinical data interpretation
- medical imaging and diagnostics systems use
- electronic health record documentation
- neurodiagnostic test interpretation
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- patient communication and education
- research and data analysis
- quality assurance and compliance
- process improvement in clinical workflows
- use of decision-support tools
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Allscripts PM
- athenahealth athenaCollector
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Rehabilitation
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- BLS
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Neurology (ABPN)
- ACLS
Also Common
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
What the Work Involves
- Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
- Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas, such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
- Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
- Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
- Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
Related Occupations
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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