Neurologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Neurologists are physicians trained in the treatment and diagnosis of brain and central nervous system disorders and diseases. Doctors trained in neurology complete medical school, a one-year internship in internal medicine and a three-year residency in neurology. Neurologists may also work in a subspecialty of the field, such as geriatric or pediatric neurology.

Annual Salary: $180,000-$500,000

Education: A neurologist is a physician who specializes in the human nervous system. Neurologists treat a variety of problems, including spinal cord injuries and diseases such as epilepsy. If you want to become a neurologist, be prepared to complete an extensive education. After high school, an aspiring neurologist must spend at least an additional 12 years to obtain the necessary education and training.