Neurological Surgery

Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Program

Grand Rapids, MI · East North Central

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2025 Data

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Contact

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Program Director
Paul Mazaris, MD
Email director
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Program Coordinator
Tarra Geertman, MD
Email coordinator
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Training Sites

5 hospitals in Grand Rapids

  • 1
    Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Primary
  • 2
    Corewell Health-Grand Rapids/Michigan State University
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Henry Ford Hospital
    Detroit, MI
    Participant
  • 4
    Spectrum Health-Blodgett Hospital
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Participant
  • 5
    Spectrum Health-Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
    Grand Rapids, MI
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK251 – 271
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
21%
US DO
4%
US IMG
3%
Non-US IMG
7%

Applicant Origin

In-State
40%
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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