I go to pass/fail school. Do u think NS research as an MS1 is a good idea? I am thinking of contacting neurosurgeons for research opportunities related to chart review and case studies. 

HOWEVER, I have read on here that early research can be a negative? Someone wrote that they prefer candidates who explore all fields so what is it?

Thank you all so much!

Does anybody know of any top programs requiring Step 2 before interview invitations? Did fairly well on Step 1 and was advised that Step 2 was not a priority over getting sub-Is done and apps completed. Just don't want to be applying somewhere that will auto-reject my application because I haven't taken Step 2.

Any special insight into what they are looking for? How to differentiate yourself? I know research and rotations, and i guess step 2, but anything else they are looking for? i attended the virtual open house and it was so great i want to attend mayo but need to know how the fuck to get in. 

Thank you so much

a little confused  by abstract & poster presentation. 

 Sometimes you present a poster and you have an abstract published on a specific meetings hand book (ex. neuro oncology). Is that a publication of an abstract or just a poster presentation?

What are the best post-residency neuro-oncology fellowships for building an academic career?

Mayo Clinic Arizona Residency Open House
September 9
4:00-6:00 Mountain Standard Time

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Hello everyone. I would appreciate any input regarding my chances of matching into neurosurgery. I'll keep it short and sweet:

1. I scored a 231 on the USMLE Step 1 exam.
   
2. I had a family emergency that delayed my entry into 3rd year, as a result, my SubI/Aways time will be cut short. 
   
3. The family emergency also affected my step prep and mental focus, so I am anticipating/hoping for a higher Step 2 score.
   
4. I will have ~20 publications in the field of neurosurgery at the time of application, including 5 first-author manuscripts.
   
5. I do not have a home neurosurgery program, but I have networked with several neurosurgeons who may write me letters, assuming they aren't turned off by my Step 1 score.
   

How is NYU as a program? I know historically it was a bit malignant, and is more of an operative powerhouse now. Given their smaller complement of residents, 16-18, what is their call schedule like? Are there opportunities for research throughout the years?

Top 10 undisputed

UCSF
Barrow
Mayo Roch
USC
Miami
UWash
Pitt
Tennessee 
NYU
Emory


Who would you drop/replace?

Does Step 3 matter at all for residents? Are there any fellowship programs that want to see Step 3 scores?