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Physician Sub-specialty Series: Neurology l The Wits Students' Physician Society

This week, Yikho interviews Dr. Prakash Kathan, a neurologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Join us as Dr. Kathan shares his journey and discusses some interesting things about this sector of medicine. We hope you enjoy! Thank you to Tanc for sponsoring us our beautiful scrubs! visit their website for your own snazzy pair: https://www.tanc.co.za/ Superlux E205U USB condenser microphone used in this video was sponsored by Marshall Music. Thank you for your support! https://www.marshallmusic.co.za/ Interviewed by: Yikhokonke Kunene Script done by: Tadiwanashe Wafawanaka Filmed by: Ashwin Luke Edited by: Kiara Cooke-Tonnesen, Radina Nenova Facebook: The Wits Students' Physician Society Instagram: @wits_physician_soc Email: thephysiciansociety@gmail.com 00:00 Introduction 00:18 What is a neurologist? 00:46 How do you become a neurologist? 01:47 What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon? 02:07 What does a typical day look like? 03:36 What are the most common diseases you encounter with your patients? 04:23 What are the challenges neurologists face in South Africa 05:10 How many neurologists are there in South Africa? 05:16 How has the pandemic affected your practice? 06:56 What skills do neurologists need? 07:27 Do you have any tips for med students pursuing a career in neurology? 08:36 Closing off The Wits Students' Physician Society is a student society which hosts events and workshops focusing on the field of internal medicine. We are also involved in the life at medical school and we try and make a meaningful difference through mental health activism and mentorship events.