Neurological Surgery

UPMC Medical Education Program

Pittsburgh, PA · Middle Atlantic

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Program Director

D Kojo Hamilton, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Melissa Lukehart

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in Pittsburgh

1
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
Primary
2
UPMC Medical Education
Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsor
3
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Participant
4
UPMC Mercy
Pittsburgh, PA
Participant
5
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Pittsburgh)
Pittsburgh, PA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK242 – 272

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

18%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

14%

Out-of-State

13%

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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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