Neurological Surgery

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

Richmond, VA · South Atlantic

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Program Director

Robert Scott Graham, MD, BS

Email director

Program Coordinator

Madeline Meszaros, BA, MFA

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

4 hospitals in Richmond

1
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
Primary
2
Central Virginia VA Health Care System (Richmond)
Richmond, VA
Participant
3
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Richmond, VA
Participant
4
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
Nassawadox, VA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK239 – 276

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

17%

US DO

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

44%

Out-of-State

11%

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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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