Hi all. So I came into Neurosurgery kind of late right before my MS3 year. I was wondering how I should approach the next year to try to get a residency? I emailed a bunch of people about neurosurgery research but no luck so far. I worked on a project in another field for a year and got 2 posters/presentations out of it and am submitting for a pub (not guaranteed) but the NRMP data shows average around 15 research experiences!! How the f*** anyone can do that boggles me as I had to pry and beg for my meager 2 presentations. Is it easier to get research third year or am I missing something? 

I looked at the match outcomes for 2018 and it said 47/48 matched in the 251-260 range (I got high 250s) but not sure if I trust that.... I go to a regular state school (no big name) with a NS program. I have no interest in taking a year off. Getting into UTSW or any of the programs in Houston (I found 3) is my goal right now. Thanks in advance.

Anyone with recent information on the sub-i experience at UCLA?

Looking for remarks on clinical learning (shadowing vs hands on?), research opportunities, interview/rank chances after rotating -- but any details are appreciated.

http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2...eniors.pdf

Looks like step 1 avg went down to 245, #pubs went up to 18

Thoughts?

Who are some of the strongest applicants this year? At least on paper...

Anyone know what to do? I’ve got two sub I scheduled, but the dates are so that the third sub I would have to be pushed back by 3 weeks into the end of September. I’ve tried calling or emailing, but everywhere either has a rigid policy, ignores me or doesn’t pick up.

Does this negatively affect my app if I just take the spot at the end of September, after ERAS submission? Can I still get a letter there?

Good evening, 

I am new to this board and would like some input from those with more experience. I am currently an M3 at a low-mid tier state school with no home program. I came into medical school married to ENT, however after scrubbing into some neurosurgical procedures and attending clinic, I think I am really starting to catch the bug. 

I was fortunate enough to score a 259 on Step 1 and receives honors commendation in years 1 and 2. I will hopefully be nominated for AOA and perform well on Step 2 as well. 

I currently have only 2 publications: 1 ENT case series in a high impact ENT journal, and 1 neurosurgery literature review in a low impact IM journal. In all honesty, I do not anticipate being able to be very productive with regards to publishing during this academic year, as I am focusing primarily on my clerkships.

So, if I do intend on applying neurosurgery, what is my most appropriate course of action? Should I take a research year? What if I want to aim my sights on a highly ranked program? 

I really appreciate any and all input. Thank you very much for your time everyone. 

Kind Regards, 

JASS92

Any reason to not take step 3 prior to starting residency? I thought about studying for it during 4th year to avoid the stress during intern year.

Hi all, 

Which programs impose known Step 1 cutoffs in extending interviews? Eg im fairly sure Stanford has a 240 cutoff. 


If this has been asked before, would greatly appreciate the thread link, as I couldn’t find it.

does anyone know what happened to the rhoton website? all the free videos and a decent amount of the pictures are gone.

Is it true that an applicant has a better chance at matching at one of the recently accredited programs ?