Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
16T0 Neurology, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
General neurologists provide comprehensive care for diseases affecting the nervous system and assess neurological function. They coordinate medical, rehabilitative, and specialty treatment for their patients.
Core Skills
- neurological examination
- brain and spinal cord assessment
- electrodiagnostic test interpretation
- neuroimaging interpretation
- seizure management
- stroke evaluation
- movement disorder management
- patient counseling
- clinical documentation
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
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology Certification
Career Growth
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Subspecialty Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- Certified Medical Director (CMD)
Also Common
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine Certification
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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