did this program open a spot recently?

Very simple: are interviews virtual this year yes or no?? Should I shell out for some nice lighting and all that? We are like a month out from interview invitations we gotta know soon

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?