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Neurologist
Description of Career Examine patients for problems affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or muscles Order and interpret medical tests Develop treatment plans to help patients recover from or manage their condition May specialize in certain parts of the nervous system or in neurosurgery May conduct research or teach neuroscience Workplace Work for hospitals, medical clinics, universities, and research labs Some are self-employed Hours can vary from 40 to 60 hours a week Often on call at any time of the day or night Dealing with ill patients can be stressful Education & Training Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree Residency in neurology A licence to practise in your province or territory Earnings $100,000 to $300,000 a year or more for neurologists $40,000 to $140,000 a year or more for university neuroscientists Self-employed neurologists pay for the costs of running their practices Attributes and Abilities Communication skills Analytical Decisive Curious Logical

(Neurologist, 2013).
Figure 1 - Neurologist treating patient with muscle problems.

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Courses required for grade 11 and 12 Grade 11 English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Biology Chemistry Physics Social Studies Computers Grade 12 English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Biology Chemistry Physics Social Studies Computers

Cardiologist
Description of Career Diagnose medical conditions, such as heart defects or high blood pressure Prescribe medications and advise lifestyle changes May perform non-surgical procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease Refer patients to surgeons, if necessary Monitor patients progress Workplace Work for hospitals and health clinics Many are self-employed Usually work 50 to 60 hours a week Often work evenings and weekends, and may be on call when not working The work can be stressful and exhausting Education and Training A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree Residency in cardiology A licence to practise in your province or territory Earnings $100,000 to $400,000 a year or more Paid a salary, by contract, or based on the number of patients seen Self-employed cardiologists pay for the costs of running their practices Attributes and Abilities

[RUEBEN KOKILEPERSAUD] June 8, 2013 Communication skills Able to work under stress Hard-working Decisive Patient and compassionate
Courses required for grade 11 and 12 Grade 11 English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Biology Chemistry Physics Social Studies Computers Grade 12 English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Biology Chemistry Physics Social Studies Computers

(Cardiologist, 2013).