Programs with a VA. Is it an asset to the program or a negative?

pros: Autonomy, spine work.

Cons: government moves slowly, chronic pain

Pya Hello,

Any new open spots pgy1-2 level? I’m in a categorical spot for general surgery and hoping to be able to transfer.

What are my chances at matching considering that I have a 253 step1 and 252 step two, but only two clinical reports. Most of my grades are h/hp

hey, just wondering how hard is it to match into NS? is it one of the toughest to match in or is it in the middle? what are the typical step scores? 240? 250+? any legitimate feedback would help. thanks guys

Hello, 

I did not pass CS on my first attempt. Does anyone know or have any experience on how this will affect my application?

heyy first year med student, what are some neurosurgery books yall recommend? i am reading do no harm, anything else?

From a home institution that typically does a good job matching med students into neurosurg. Usually 3-5 a year. 3 home spots but not more than 1 person typically matches at home. This year there's a spike in interest, probably 7-8 of us applying. All of us are reasonably competitive ~250, several papers, good relationship with department since preclinical years. 

Is there such a thing as being crowded out by internal competition? I get if all of us want to stay at home it would be a difficult situation. How about at other programs? Will they cap at inviting 2-3 of us for interview based on geography of SubIs and strength of application?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO0x7vL2T90

I don't mind as a subintern, but it has me wondering what 7 years will be like. Can anyone else relate?

We all know the older generation of stars such as Berger, Muraszko, Spetzler, Brem, etc. 

Who are the leaders among the mid-career crowd? I've heard Chang, Abla, Aghi, Kalkanis, Sharan, Abosch, Hoh.