Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
NEURO Neurology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Neurologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, including seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementias, Parkinson’s disease, and migraines. They may perform nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and botulinum toxin therapy, and they coordinate with other specialties on complex conditions.
Core Skills
- neurological diagnosis
- clinical history and examination
- seizure and epilepsy management
- stroke assessment and treatment
- electromyography and nerve conduction testing
- migraine and headache management
- neuroimaging interpretation
- patient care coordination
- clinical documentation
- medical research and teaching
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
- Behavioral Health
- Rehabilitation
- Public Health
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Primary Certification in Neurology
- Certification in Internal Medicine, Combined Program: Internal Medicine/Neurology
- Certification in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
Career Growth
- Subspecialty Certification in Neurophysiology
- Certificate of Added Qualifications: Sleep Medicine
- Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH)
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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