Neurological Surgery

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Program

Cincinnati, OH · East North Central

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Program Director

Jonathan Andrew Forbes, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Penny L Schwab

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Cincinnati

1
University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc
Cincinnati, OH
Primary
2
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Participant
3
TriHealth-Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Participant
4
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK244 – 274

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

16%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

36%

Out-of-State

10%

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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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