Neurological Surgery

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) Program

Portland, OR · Pacific

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Contact

Program Director

Josiah Nyabuti Orina, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Shannon Winchester, MBA, MA

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

2 hospitals in Portland

1
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
Portland, OR
Primary
2
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Portland, OR
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK246 – 274

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

17%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

Out-of-State

12%

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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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