Neurological Surgery

Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program

Phoenix, AZ · Mountain

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Contact

FP
Program Director
Francisco Ponce, MD
Email director
GB
Program Coordinator
Geraldine Briones, BA
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Phoenix

  • 1
    St Joseph Hospital and Medical Center
    Phoenix, AZ
    Primary
  • 2
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Phoenix, AZ
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix, AZ
    Participant
  • 4
    United Surgical Partners
    Phoenix, AZ
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK250 – 273
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
17%
US DO
0%
US IMG
4%
Non-US IMG
2%

Applicant Origin

In-State
0%
Out-of-State
13%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Neurological Surgery interviews

specialtyWhat draws you to neurosurgery despite the demanding lifestyle?★ common
clinicalDescribe a case that solidified your interest in neurosurgery.★ common
behavioralHow do you handle the emotional burden of high-mortality cases?
specialtyWhat subspecialty within neurosurgery interests you?★ common
personalDiscuss your research and how it applies to neurosurgery.★ common
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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