Neurological Surgery

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Galveston, TX · West South Central

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Program Director

Patrick Karas, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Jennifer Low

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Houston

1
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Galveston, TX
Primary
2
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
Participant
3
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Participant
4
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK242 – 270

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

27%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

60%

Out-of-State

15%

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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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