Neurological Surgery

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

Phoenix, AZ · Mountain

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Program Director

Bernard R Bendok, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Veronique Gabriel, BS

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in Phoenix

1
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Rochester, MN
Primary
2
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Participant
3
Mayo Clinic Hospital (Arizona)
Phoenix, AZ
Participant
4
HonorHealth John C Lincoln Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Participant
5
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Rochester, MN
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK233 – 269

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

12%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

14%

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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