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How important is the name of your medical school for applying to NS residencies?
If you attended a school that is not well-known for its neurosurgery program (such as UMDNJ - NJMS for example), is that a major disadvantage towards being competitive in neurological surgery residency match?
If you were to achieve extremely high grades (say, Honors in all classes), as well as an exceptional Step 1 score, and also acquire research experience and at least one publication in the NS field, is it still possible to be competitive for the top NS residencies, despite attending a school where neuro is not a primary focus?
Thanks for any responses. I hope these questions do not seem too naive, I am starting med school in the fall and am dead-set on pursing NS, but am worried that my choice of school may force me to choose something else.
If you attended a school that is not well-known for its neurosurgery program (such as UMDNJ - NJMS for example), is that a major disadvantage towards being competitive in neurological surgery residency match?
If you were to achieve extremely high grades (say, Honors in all classes), as well as an exceptional Step 1 score, and also acquire research experience and at least one publication in the NS field, is it still possible to be competitive for the top NS residencies, despite attending a school where neuro is not a primary focus?
Thanks for any responses. I hope these questions do not seem too naive, I am starting med school in the fall and am dead-set on pursing NS, but am worried that my choice of school may force me to choose something else.