Neurological Surgery

Loyola University Medical Center Program

Maywood, IL · East North Central

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Program Director

Anand V Germanwala, BA, MD, BS

Email director

Program Coordinator

Laura Kate Waters, BS

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals

1
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
Primary
2
Edward Hines Jr Veterans Affairs Hospital
Hines, IL
Participant
3
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK234 – 275

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

15%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

48%

Out-of-State

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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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