Neurosurgery residency application + interview information at Tufts Medical Center
Applicants must submit all materials through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by October 1 to be considered for the Tufts Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency Program. A complete application includes:
- ERAS Application form
- Curriculum Vitae, including any honors, publications and presentations
- Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) or Dean’s Letter
- Official medical school transcript
- USMLE scores (Step I required, Step II and III if available). COMLEX scores are accepted.
- A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation; two (2) should be from Neurosurgeons. It is recommended that the letters be written by someone who is very familiar with your clinical work and who is accustomed to writing letters of recommendation (Clerkship Director, Program Director, Director of Service or a senior clinician)
- Personal Statement
- Photograph
- ECFMG certificate (for foreign medical grads)
To initiate your application and obtain information regarding dates and other key details, visit:
- Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
- Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS)
International medical graduates
We accept foreign graduates who are highly qualified and have competitive USMLE scores. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information regarding requirements for IMGs.
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Interview process + information
Interviews for the neurosurgery residency are conducted in person in late fall through winter, aligning with the ERAS cycle. Candidates will be invited to a dinner the evening before interviews, where current residents provide insights into the program. On interview day, candidates attend the Thursday morning didactic conference, followed by individual faculty interviews.
The program coordinates interview dates to accommodate candidates visiting multiple Boston-area programs, making scheduling as convenient as possible.
