Neurological Surgery

University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Rochester, NY · Middle Atlantic

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Program Director
Thomas Kenneth Mattingly Iii, MD, MSc
Email director
MZ
Program Coordinator
Melanie M Zandvoort
Email coordinator
Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Rochester

  • 1
    University of Rochester Medical Center
    Rochester, NY
    Primary
  • 2
    Rochester Regional Health
    Rochester, NY
    Participant
  • 3
    Highland Hospital of Rochester
    Rochester, NY
    Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK235 – 270
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD
16%
US DO
5%
US IMG
0%
Non-US IMG
0%

Applicant Origin

In-State
39%
Out-of-State
9%

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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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