What Step 1 score do I need for neurosurgery?

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Does Step 1 matter for residency?

The reliance on Step 1 scores in resident selection was a decision rooted in convenience, not evidence; since all students have Step 1 scores available by the time they apply for residency, Step 1 scores can be used as a “filter” to reduce a mountain of applications to a manageable pile.

What is the USMLE score for neurosurgery residency?

The USMLE or COMLEX is an important factor in the neurosurgery residency selection process. In 2018, the mean USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX 1 score among matched students were 241 and 621, respectively. Among unmatched U.S. seniors and osteopathic students, the mean scores were 234 and 570, respectively.

Is there a match for a neurosurgery residency?

In 2018, 13% of U.S allopathic seniors went unmatched. In the 2018 NRMP Match, 3 osteopathic applicants matched into an allopathic residency program. Osteopathic students may also apply to the 11 AOA-approved neurosurgery residency programs.

What’s the mean Step 1 score for neurosurgery?

The mean Step 1 score for all specialties was 233. For neurosurgery, the mean Step 1 for those that matched was 249. Those that did not match was closer to 238. So you need to have great board scores to match into neurosurgery on average. The same thing for Step 2 scores.

Are there any allopathic programs for neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery remains one of the most competitive specialties. In 2018, 13% of U.S allopathic seniors went unmatched. In the 2018 NRMP Match, 3 osteopathic applicants matched into an allopathic residency program. Osteopathic students may also apply to the 11 AOA-approved neurosurgery residency programs.