Neurological Surgery

Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Program

Roanoke, VA · South Atlantic

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Program Director

Mark Russell Witcher, MD, PhD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Erica L Smith, BS

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Roanoke

1
Carilion Medical Center-Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
Primary
2
Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Roanoke, VA
Sponsor
3
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Salem)
Salem, VA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK238 – 270

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

17%

US DO

32%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

33%

Out-of-State

14%

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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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