Neurological Surgery

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Providence, RI · New England

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Contact

CD
Program Director
Curtis Earl Doberstein, BS, MD
Email director
OD
Program Coordinator
Olivia Dumon, MD, MS
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

1 site in Providence

  • 1
    Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan
    Providence, RI
    Primary

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK235 – 270
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
17%
US DO
11%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
67%
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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