Neurologist, Kaimātai roro, pūtau io
Neurologists manage the treatment of disorders and diseases of the brain and nervous system. They examine patients and diagnose and treat neurological disorders like dementia and epilepsy.
Your pay could be
$185K
Lower
$206K to $247K
Most common
$268K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
13-14 years
Neurologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or be on call
- usually work in clinics, private practices and hospitals and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be accurate, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- see patients for specialist appointments
- diagnose and treat neurological conditions
- order and review tests
- make treatment plans
- order and review brain imaging
- prescribe medication
- work with other medical professionals
- teach medical students
- communicate with caregivers and whānau
Investigative
Social
Practical
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You need
- to complete the Health Sciences First Year programme at the University of Otago OR the first year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Bachelor of Science with a health major at the University of Auckland
- a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- 1-2 years of supervised medical training in a hospital
- 3 years of basic internal physician training
- 3 years of advanced specialist training and examinations to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa
Phone Number,0800 286 801
enquiry@mcnz.org.nz
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