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Are you in the applicant spreadsheet? I suggest you get on it and check out the chat. Also search this topic on NeurosurgeryHub and post this there. SDN is not active with neurosurgery topics.

PST here: have been up since 1:30 AM.

Ummm that’s incorrect. I’ve matched. Had no Step 2 before ROL deadline, nor did some of my co-applicants at my school, we all matched neurosurgery. We all interviewed at all the top programs in the country. Step 2 as a requirement is program dependent, and most do not have it as a requirement...

No they don’t. NRMP makes no requirements of what scores have to be for someone to be eligible. My school certified me without it. It’s up to your school what requirements they have. My score resulted later in the week. IMG’s though have to have it in. Part of the process for them to become...

I’m actually going to say the opposite. I thought it was worth it. However, it may depend on the gap between editions. I had a 2019 freebie and bought a 2021 and was glad I did because not only were there better learning aids, the tables were far better. I am a visual learner and I use...

Anyone taken the exam recently speak to how long it’s currently taking to receive scores?

Doubt it is a coincidence that every single rotation you under performed compared to what you think you “deserve”. Honestly this is some juvenile whining. Work harder, be more like able if need be.

Seriously get out of the mindset that you need to do check box ECs to get in. Do things you’re interested in, nothing worse than not being genuine.

The rise in rankings was instantaneous because the scoring is heavily based on funding, including research funding. They had an influx of funding and rose to the top before anyone graduated that would have been benefactors of top tier recruitment efforts a la free tuition.

As someone else alluded, Chairman’s (and even residents) want to feel like they are your most desired program. So calls, emails, whatever communications that you emphasize they’re you’re #1 has influence… unless they didn’t care for you. Thank you emails, I don’t put any stock in and many...

Not remotely accurate.

Nsg

That’s where my specialty sucks. We are doing 10-15, with two faculty members per room, plus a resident session. Exhausting. It’s a full day show

That’s weird. Not a thing in my specialty. Usually start with Chair/PD presentation about the program and then go into interviews.