Neurological Surgery

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program

Bethesda, MD · South Atlantic

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Program Director

John David Heiss, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Ana M Garcia, BS

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

2 hospitals

1
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Primary
2
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
Participant

Score Ranges

Step 2 CK data not available

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

15%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

100%

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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