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This is an open question to those knowledgeable on the subject, is research generally necessary to match into neurosurgery? I seem to get conflicting answers everywhere I look, so I would really appreciate any current nsgy residents' or attendings' input.
A little about me: I got my step 1 score back last week - 251 - and I'm currently ranked #2 in my class. Not much as far as extracurriculars. I got a couple scholarships from my school after MS1 and I suspect I'll get them again this yr. Also, I did do some research between MS1/MS2 but it was a **** show that didn't amount to anything really, unfortunately, and I would really prefer not to have to ever do that again during medical school. During residency? Sure! But I don't want to try to work on something while on the wards, it would be a half-ass effort and I'm not a big fan of it anyway.
A little about me: I got my step 1 score back last week - 251 - and I'm currently ranked #2 in my class. Not much as far as extracurriculars. I got a couple scholarships from my school after MS1 and I suspect I'll get them again this yr. Also, I did do some research between MS1/MS2 but it was a **** show that didn't amount to anything really, unfortunately, and I would really prefer not to have to ever do that again during medical school. During residency? Sure! But I don't want to try to work on something while on the wards, it would be a half-ass effort and I'm not a big fan of it anyway.