Neurological Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine Program

Houston, TX · West South Central

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Contact

Program Director

Akash J Patel, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Maggie Grymes

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

6 hospitals in Houston

1
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
Houston, TX
Primary
2
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Sponsor
3
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston)
Houston, TX
Participant
4
Harris Health System-Ben Taub Hospital
Houston, TX
Participant
5
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Participant
6
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK249 – 272

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

16%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

45%

Out-of-State

10%

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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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