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Fellowships that change the job

Most neurologists add 1 to 2 years after residency.

• Stroke neurology

  Stroke codes around the clock, clot-busting drugs and clot removal decisions. High pressure, big impact.

• Epilepsy

  Seizure monitoring units, surgery planning. Reads a lot of EEG (electroencephalogram) tracings.

• Movement disorders

  Parkinson's disease, tremor, deep brain stimulation programming.

• Neuromuscular

  ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), muscular dystrophy, nerve injuries. Runs on EMG (electromyography) testing.