Neurological Surgery

University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

Philadelphia, PA · Middle Atlantic

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Program Director

H Isaac Chen, MD, PhD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Susan Small

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Philadelphia

1
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
Primary
2
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Participant
3
Pennsylvania Hospital (UPHS)
Philadelphia, PA
Participant
4
Presbyterian Medical Center (UPHS)
Philadelphia, PA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK249 – 273

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

14%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

35%

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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