Neurological Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program

Little Rock, AR · West South Central

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EP
Program Director
Erika Anne Petersen, MD, BA
Email director
MB
Program Coordinator
Melanie Bainter, BS
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Little Rock

  • 1
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    Little Rock, AR
    Primary
  • 2
    UAMS Medical Center
    Little Rock, AR
    Participant
  • 3
    Arkansas Children's Hospital
    Little Rock, AR
    Participant
  • 4
    Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
    Little Rock, AR
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK225 – 271
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
24%
US DO
14%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
0%
Out-of-State
17%

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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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