How To Become An Associate Professor Of Neurology And Attending Physician: What It Is and Career Path

What is an associate professor of neurology and attending physician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

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An associate professor of Neurology and attending physician is a medical professional who typically works in a teaching hospital and serves as an instructor in neurology for medical students, as well as an attending physician in the hospital. These individuals provide supervision for residents and medical students in all clinical settings and will care for patients who have general neurological conditions. These professionals also participate in clinical research and other administrative activities and may serve on university hospital boards as well.

An associate professor of neurology and attending physician typically holds an advanced degree, an MD, with a concentration in neurology or an MD and a Ph.D. in neuroscience. These individuals have an extensive education background, starting with a bachelor's of science in biology or chemistry, then a medical doctor degree, and an externship in neurology. Most teaching hospitals require that an associate professor of neurology have several years of experience in neurology.

An associate professor of neurology can make up to $80,000 annually, with opportunities for a full professorship in the future. This career field is expected to grow 7% in the next 10 years.

ScoreAssociate Professor Of Neurology And Attending PhysicianUS Average

Salary

6.7

Avg. Salary $85,390

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

10.0

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

1.6

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 25.92%

Black or African American 4.97%

Hispanic or Latino 9.30%

Unknown 4.42%

White 55.23%

Gender

female 30.00%

male 70.00%

Age - 48

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48

Stress level

10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance

3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

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Most common associate professor of neurology and attending physician degrees

Bachelor's

53.3 %

Doctorate

28.3 %

Master's

11.7 %

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Skills	Percentages
Research Projects	22.73%
C++	20.54%
Physiology	18.90%
NIH	10.85%
Undergraduate Courses	6.44%

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Average associate professor of neurology and attending physician salary

The average associate professor of neurology and attending physician salary in the United States is $85,390 per year or $41 per hour. Associate professor of neurology and attending physician salaries range between $46,000 and $158,000 per year.

Average associate professor of neurology and attending physician salary

$85,390 Yearly

$41.05 hourly

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What is an associate professor of neurology and attending physician and how to become one

Key steps to become an associate professor of neurology and attending physician

Explore associate professor of neurology and attending physician education requirements

Most common associate professor of neurology and attending physician degrees

Start to develop specific associate professor of neurology and attending physician skills

Research associate professor of neurology and attending physician duties and responsibilities

Apply for associate professor of neurology and attending physician jobs

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