What it’s like to be in neurology: Shadowing Dr. Govindarajan

As a medical student, do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a neurologist? Here’s your chance to find out. Meet Raghav Govindarajan, MD, a neurologist and featured physician in AMA Wire’s® “Shadow Me” Specialty Series, which offers advice directly from physicians about life in their specialties. Read his insights to help determine whether a career in neurology might be a good fit for you. "Shadowing" Dr. Govindarajan Specialty: Neurology Practice setting: University hospital Years in practice: 2 A typical week in my practice: I am a neurologist with specialization in neuromuscular disease. I take care of patients with muscular dystrophies, myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and neuropathies. I also take care of patients with headaches, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and many more medical issues. In addition, I do procedures, including BOTOX® for a variety of conditions, electromyography, skin and muscle biopsies. A typical day is spent in the clinic and is a mix between taking care of patients and doing procedures. I also teach medical students and residents in the clinic as well give didactic lectures and spend half a day doing research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The most challenging and rewarding aspects of caring for patients in neurology: Neurological care requires time and patience. The challenging part is to find the balance between providing care and keeping up with the expectations of the management in...
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