Match Statistics:
Step 2 CK Median Score (253)
25th Percentile USMLE Step 2 CK (245.0)
75TH Percentile USMLE Step 2 CK (261.0)
Median programs applied to (75)
Median research experiences (5)
Median abstracts, presentations, or publications (20)
Students pursuing a career in neurosurgery do so with an interest in the neurological system and a desire to operate. An individual will develop skills in areas of spine surgery, brain tumor surgery, vascular and endovascular surgery, and functional neurosurgery while treating infants through those at the end of their life.
Early identification of a mentor and engagement in research are helpful but not required.
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Critical care
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Neuroradiology
For this specialty, two or three away rotations are recommended depending on the year and circumstances.
Research tends to be reviewed critically in neurosurgery. While the number of publications helps to draw attention, the position of the author, journal published in and the applicant's knowledge of the material they did research on is key.
Residency training for this specialty is seven years.
Letters of recommendation in neurosurgery have become standardized and come from programs, not individuals. It is important to meet with the chair and the program director both at IU and at your selected away rotations.
Students are connected to a mentor whom that meet with for discussions about how to navigate away rotation and the residency match process.