Neurological Surgery

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Program

Cleveland, OH · East North Central

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Contact

KT
Program Director
Krystal Lynne Tomei, MD, MPH, BS
Email director
LH
Program Coordinator
Lois A Hengenius
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in Cleveland

  • 1
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Cleveland, OH
    Primary
  • 2
    Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
    Cleveland, OH
    Participant
  • 3
    St John Medical Center
    Westlake, OH
    Participant
  • 4
    Southwest General Medical Center
    Cleveland, OH
    Participant
  • 5
    Ahuja Medical Center
    Beachwood, OH
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK233 – 271
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
17%
US DO
6%
US IMG
7%
Non-US IMG
2%

Applicant Origin

In-State
52%
Out-of-State
11%

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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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