[Core] [64% incumbents] Interview patients to obtain information, such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.

[Core] [64% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests, such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
  DWAs: Test patient nervous system functioning. | Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Diagnose medical conditions.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Administer non-intravenous medications. | Prescribe medications.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors, such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.
  DWAs: Develop medical treatment plans.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Inform patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans.
  DWAs: Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Communicate with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.
  DWAs: Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns.
  DWAs: Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Interpret the results of neuroimaging studies, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Coordinate neurological services with other health care team activities.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.
  DWAs: Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and expand competence.
  DWAs: Maintain medical or professional knowledge.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Order supportive care services, such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.
  DWAs: Prescribe treatments or therapies.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Provide training to medical students or staff members.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Participate in neuroscience research activities.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Identify and treat major neurological system diseases and disorders, such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke.
  DWAs: Diagnose medical conditions. | Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Supervise medical technicians in the performance of neurological diagnostic or therapeutic activities.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Determine brain death using accepted tests and procedures.
  DWAs: Test patient nervous system functioning.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Perform specialized treatments in areas such as sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and neurogenetics.
  DWAs: Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Prescribe or administer treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
  DWAs: Prescribe treatments or therapies.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:4.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.84 lvl:6.45) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.20 lvl:5.31) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:4.14 lvl:5.74) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:4.08 lvl:5.14) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.96 lvl:5.44) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Education and Training (imp:3.74 lvl:4.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.73 lvl:4.71) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:3.61 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.60 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.51 lvl:4.49) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.17 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.75 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Law and Government (imp:2.75 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:2.70 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.62 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.55 lvl:2.94) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:2.45 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.25 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.06 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:2.02 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.00 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:1.91 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Transportation (imp:1.86 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.47 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.20 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  History and Archeology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Building and Construction (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.50 lvl:5.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.38 lvl:5.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:5.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.25 lvl:5.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:4.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.62 lvl:4.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Originality (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.92 lvl:5.99) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.90 lvl:6.48) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.81 lvl:6.21) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.70 lvl:6.12) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.63 lvl:6.07) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.59 lvl:6.14) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.58 lvl:5.67) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:4.55 lvl:5.97) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.54 lvl:6.37) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.53 lvl:6.15) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.42 lvl:5.77) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.39 lvl:5.59) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.36 lvl:5.53) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.19 lvl:5.56) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.17 lvl:5.18) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.11 lvl:5.49) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.05 lvl:5.62) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Working with Computers (imp:3.97 lvl:3.97) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.94 lvl:5.19) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.90 lvl:4.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.87 lvl:4.96) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.84 lvl:5.06) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.84 lvl:4.86) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.81 lvl:5.16) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.76 lvl:4.29) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.71 lvl:5.14) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.65 lvl:4.17) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.47 lvl:4.02) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.44 lvl:4.03) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.32 lvl:4.54) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.22 lvl:4.42) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.89 lvl:3.29) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.80 lvl:3.93) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.58 lvl:2.85) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.48 lvl:2.88) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.27 lvl:2.78) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.18 lvl:2.42) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.61 lvl:1.06) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.50 lvl:0.95) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.46) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.35) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.95) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:2.46) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:2.27) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Integrity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.15) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.08) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.94) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:1.72) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.70) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:1.68) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.18) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Optimism (imp:0.82) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.50 lvl:4.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 10,590
  annual_median    : $248,560
  annual_pct10     : $83,370
  annual_pct25     : $155,990
  annual_pct75     : $357,990
  annual_pct90     : $450,780
  annual_mean      : $267,630
  hourly_median    : $119.50

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Vermont ($434,730)
  lowest_state     : West Virginia ($63,500)
  dispersion_ratio : 6.846x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (24 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    9,840  median: $ 258,760
  Educational Services                     emp:      650  median: $ 230,200
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       40  median: $       0

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    9,840  median: $ 258,760
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Neurologist is a peer-reviewed medical journal, which publishes articles related to neurological diseases, with a focus on clinical aspects.


== See also ==
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry


== References ==
Official website

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: List of neurologists and neurosurgeons (similarity: 0.4800)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_neurologists_and_neurosurgeons
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This is a list of neurologists and neurosurgeons, with their year of birth and death and nationality. This list compiles the names of neurologists and neurosurgeons with a corresponding Wikipedia biographical article, and is not necessarily a reflection of their relative importance in the field. Ma

  Title: American Academy of Neurology (similarity: 0.3902)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Academy_of_Neurology
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  Extract: The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society representing over 40,000 neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1948 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the bes

  Title: Pediatric neurology (similarity: 0.5161)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatric_neurology
  QID: Q1328949
  Extract: Pediatric neurology is the medical subfield of neurology focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pathologies related to the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system in children.

  Title: Peter Huttenlocher (similarity: 0.2000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Huttenlocher
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  Extract: Peter Richard Huttenlocher was a German-American pediatric neurologist and neuroscientist who discovered how the brain develops in children. He is considered to be one of the fathers of developmental cognitive neuroscience.

  Title: Encephalitis lethargica (similarity: 0.2857)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalitis_lethargica
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  Extract: Encephalitis lethargica (EL) is an atypical form of encephalitis. Also known as "von Economo Encephalitis", "sleeping sickness" or "sleepy sickness", it was first described in 1917 by neurologist Constantin von Economo and pathologist Jean-René Cruchet. The disease attacks the brain, leaving some vi

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Neurologists are highly specialized physicians who diagnose, manage, and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves using non-surgical approaches. They combine extensive medical knowledge with advanced diagnostic skills to address complex neurological conditions ranging from epilepsy to multiple sclerosis. These physicians require exceptional analytical abilities and extensive training, including post-doctoral specialization in neurology after completing medical school and residency.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A neurologist's day centers on patient assessment and complex diagnostic work. They interview patients and families to gather detailed medical histories and symptom descriptions, then perform comprehensive neurological examinations to evaluate vision, strength, coordination, and cognitive function. Much of their time involves interpreting sophisticated diagnostic tests like EEGs, MRIs, and lumbar punctures to identify neurological conditions. They develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe specialized medications like anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for cognitive and behavioral side effects. Extensive documentation and communication with other healthcare professionals regarding patient conditions are essential daily activities.

WHO THRIVES:
Neurologists possess exceptional analytical and investigative thinking abilities, as evidenced by their high Investigative RIASEC score (7.00) and strong inductive reasoning skills. They demonstrate remarkable attention to detail and dependability when working with complex neurological conditions where precision is critical. Successful neurologists combine intellectual curiosity with social perceptiveness, enabling them to gather detailed patient histories while maintaining empathetic patient relationships. They excel at complex problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, often working with limited information to diagnose rare or challenging conditions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires completion of medical school (MD or DO degree) followed by a four-year neurology residency program. The education data shows 63.7% complete post-doctoral training, indicating most pursue fellowship subspecialization in areas like epilepsy, movement disorders, or neurophysiology. Board certification in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is required for independent practice. The extensive preparation reflects Job Zone 5 classification, requiring 8+ years of education and training beyond high school.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Neurologists can pursue subspecialty fellowships in epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, neuromuscular diseases, or headache medicine for enhanced expertise and earning potential. Many advance to leadership roles in neurology departments, academic positions combining research and teaching, or private practice ownership. Some transition to related roles like clinical neuropsychology or physical medicine and rehabilitation. The strong foundation enables movement into healthcare administration, medical device consulting, or pharmaceutical research roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, neurologists earn a median annual salary of $248,560 with employment of 10,590 nationwide. The wage range spans from $83,370 to $450,780, reflecting significant variation based on location and subspecialization. Geographic dispersion shows dramatic variation, with Vermont offering the highest wages at $434,730 versus West Virginia at $63,500 (6.85x ratio). The vast majority (9,840) work in health care and social assistance settings, with smaller numbers in educational services (650). Strong demand exists due to aging populations and increased neurological disease prevalence.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Neurological practice faces moderate automation impact focused on diagnostic support rather than replacement. While AI assists with imaging interpretation and pattern recognition in EEGs, the core work activities of patient interviewing, physical examination, and complex diagnostic reasoning remain fundamentally human-centered. The high-level cognitive skills required for interpreting ambiguous symptoms and making treatment decisions under uncertainty provide strong protection against automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Psychiatrists (29-1223.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive psychology knowledge (neurologists: 5.7 level) and focus on brain-related conditions.
    data: Psychology knowledge level 5.7
    data: Both treat brain-related disorders
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [skill_overlap] Clinical Neuropsychologists (19-3039.03) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared focus on neurological assessment with similar critical thinking and problem sensitivity requirements.
    data: Critical thinking importance 4.1
    data: Problem sensitivity importance 4.2
    data: Primary-Long relationship
  [career_pathway] Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (29-1229.04) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Common progression path for neurologists interested in rehabilitation approaches to neurological conditions.
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
    data: Both focus on neurological function
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge overlap
  [job_zone] General Internal Medicine Physicians (29-1216.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require identical Job Zone 5 extensive preparation with post-doctoral training expectations.
    data: Job Zone 5 classification
    data: Post-doctoral training 63.7%
    data: Primary-Short relationship
  [wage_band] Cardiologists (29-1212.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are medical specialists with similar high-earning potential and extensive training requirements.
    data: Median $248,560 wage
    data: Job Zone 5 classification
    data: Primary-Short relationship

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