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What books should I read for Neuroscience?
The best books on Neuroscience
- The Happiness Hypothesis. by Jonathan Haidt.
- Descartes’ Error. by Antonio Damasio.
- Smart World. by Richard Ogle.
- The Blank Slate. by Steven Pinker.
- Consilience. by Edward O. Wilson.
How do I prepare to be a neurologist?
Path to Becoming a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon
- Step 1: Obtain an Undergraduate Degree.
- Step 2: Take the MCAT and Apply to Medical Schools.
- Step 3: Attend Medical School and Obtain a Medical Degree.
- Step 4: Complete an Internship or Neurosurgical Residency Program.
- Step 5: Get Board Certified and State Licensed.
Why is Neurology difficult?
Neurology is one of the hardest specialties. This is because the anatomy of the nervous system is too complex and in addition, there is almost no exposure to clinical practices. Neurology is the medicine division that deals with nervous system disorders, which involve the brain, blood vessels, muscles, and nerves.
What skills are required for neurology?
They work intricately with psychiatrists and general practitioners to alleviate the condition of their specific patients. As such, they require precision and communication skills, as well as an ability to think outside a given pattern and come up with sometimes unprecedented solutions.
What Step 1 score do you need for neurology?
Explore Other Specialties:
| Specialty | Average Step 1 Score (Matched) | Average Step 2 Score (Matched) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | 236 | 250 |
| Interventional Radiology | 247 | 255 |
| Neurological Surgery | 248 | 252 |
| Neurology | 232 | 245 |
What makes a good neurologist?
An exciting and challenging field, neurology encompasses all disorders of the brain and nervous system—parts of the body we’re still learning about. Neurologists well prepared to take on these challenges are curious, compassionate and committed.
What are some of the best books to read for Neurology?
The definitive textbook of Neurology; a must – read. The other texbook that I referenced throughout my study days. Kimura’s text on Electrodiagnosis is the most concise you will find. One of the best books to learn EEG pattern recognition, with good explanation of the background. An excellent text to learn localization in clinical neurology.
What are some of the best books on electrodiagnosis?
Kimura’s text on Electrodiagnosis is the most concise you will find. One of the best books to learn EEG pattern recognition, with good explanation of the background. An excellent text to learn localization in clinical neurology. The definitive textbook of Neurology; a must – read.
What are some of the best books about the emotional brain?
Up there with Sacks and Sapolsky, he is one of the greatest writers in neuroscience. The Emotional Brain Revisited – Joseph E. Ledoux – a fairly technical book that reviews neuroscience relating to emotions and how they are processed in the brain.
What are some of the best books on differential diagnoses?
Patten’s Neurological Differential Diagnosis sits between the neurology and neuroanatomy books, and despite being the biggest, is probably the most entertaining to read. But none of these are popular science…