Accordingly, the total MBBS course duration in USA is around 9 years assuming that you cleared all your exams in first attempt. The exams are conducted by NBME (National Board for Medical Examinations). This board is around 101 years old and has been responsible to filter the capable students to reach the highest standards of MBBS in USA.

Selection Of University To Study Medicine In USA.

In India, the students are misguided due to less awareness of the parents. There are 3 most important issues that you must see,
before ensuring that you can select the university for a successful medical career in USA.

1. MCI Approval of the University.
2. Approval by CAAM-HP for the university.

3. Unconditional listing on the university on “World Directory of Medical Schools” (wdoms).

Scholarship For MBBS In USA For Indian Students 2023.

One of the universities (International American University (IAU)) is offering a limited scholarship for Indian students after 12th to pursue MBBS in USA. The students tend to save around Rs. 12.50 Lacs if they apply within the time frame and are eligible for the same. Scholarships are given on the basis of merit and need. One can apply for the same through our website. However, before you apply for the scholarship to study MBBS in USA, you need to ensure that the balance money is available with you or you are eligible for an education loan. There are 2 ways to get the scholarship for getting the scholarship.

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Benefits Of MBBS Admission In USA For Indian Students.

Though among all other options, the medical colleges in USA for Indian students looks to be the most expensive medical program. However, in reality studying at the medical college in USA happens to be the best, optimum and the most economical program.

1. The Medical Council of India (MCI) permits a doctor to practice without MCI screening Test for those Indian students who have cleared MBBS in USA.
2. The doctors earn US$ 3,500 to US$ 5,500 during residency in USA (4 Years) making the total cost of the program as ZERO! This is during their residency itself. This way, MBBS in USA for Indian students fees becomes less than Indian costs!
3. There are no capitation fees for PG while in India, it costs more than Rs. 2 Cr. for an approved program. In fact you earn SOME stipend during this period. It is not easily believable fact for an Indian student dreaming to pursue education at a top MBBS colleges in USA. some added benefits.

4. The average salary of a licensed doctor in USA is more than US$ 200,000 per year in any of the hospitals.

5. The MBBS duration in USA is matching with Indian program till PG level.

6. From 23rd April, 2016, the government of India has notified that “NORI” (No obligation to Return to India) certificate will not be issued by them if you choose to pursue MBBS in India and MD in USA. Hence, it is better to pursue the program in medical colleges USA, right from the Bachelor level.

Basic Rule To Practice In USA.

In USA in order to practice, you have to complete your board certified residency (Equivalent to PG in India) and just Bachelor level MBBS is not sufficient. Accordingly, if you just complete bachelor level, you would have to give the MCI screening test in India, even if you are from any of the top medical colleges in USA. Accordingly, you are suggested to start your journey at USMLE approved top medical university of Caribbean Islands – International American University.

However, no one returns back at Bachelor level since the reason to go to USA is PG.

MCI Screening Test / FMGE Regulations.

Program Format For Indian Students 2023.

Since the Indian students opting to study MBBS in USA do not appear for MCAT (since they have not completed their B.S. degree in India), they need to do their first 3 years including Pre-Medical and Basic Science program at St Lucia Islands at medical universities (Listed by USMLE). From there onward, they move to the mainland of USA for 6 years up to the MD / MS in USA to conduct the Clinical Rotation at the top hospitals affiliated with the University as well as PG level residency.

A student is prepared for MCQ based USMLE Step 1 during this 3 years program and the board conducts exam for them at the end of their first 3 years. This is the main competitive exam for the students. Generally, Indian students are able to crack this due to their educational skills gathered in India. During this 3 year programs, there are special MBBS scholarship in USA.

Green Book Rotation At Acgme Teaching Hospitals.

The next 2 years to complete the MBBS course in USA are Clinical Rotation within the mainland of USA such as Chicago in a hospital covered as per Green book Rotation of USMLE authorities. Again, you have an option to do first year Core rotation of 48 weeks) at Jamaica / St Lucia / India and the last year (Elective rotation consisting of 28 weeks + 4 weeks of mandatory rotation in Neuro department). At the end of the Clinical Rotation , the students need to give USMLE Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge — written exam) and USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills — Oral) and they proceed to the Residency at an ACGME approved hospital. At this stage, you must understand the difference between Observer ship vs. Clinical Rotation.

Earning Back In Pg What You Spent At MBBS Level.

During Residency (PG Level) You start earning around US$ 3,500 to US$ 5,500 depending on the hospital as the stipend for the next 4 years which takes care of all your living cost + gives back the money that you spent during the Bachelor program. This is the best part of doing Medical program in USA. The total duration of MBBS in USA is thus around 9 years up to PG level, just like in India to take 8.5 years.

Many students feel that the cost of studying MBBS in USA is very high. However, the reality is your overall medical college fees in USA is ZERO up to PG. The initial cost of bachelors is higher compared to the other countries such as China, Russia, Ukraine etc. Since the cost to study in Indian private colleges is very high, it makes more sense to do MBBS and PG in USA for Indian students.

Choosing The Right University Program

Indian students have many options to go through this route to enter USA after 3.5 years at Caribbean Islands to several MBBS USA universities. However, proper selection based on accreditation, approvals and hospital affiliations of the university within USA is must else huge amount is at stake. It is not only about MBBS fees in USA. The students must be careful in the selection of the university leading to MD / MBBS in USA. The issue of Observer ship Vs. Clinical rotation is the most important one while deciding the University.

After completion of MBBS in India.

Out of total 1 Million medical practitioners currently available in USA, around 26% are International medical graduates. The data is published by “American Medical Association” – or AMA. The Indians are proud community in USA since almost 25% of these international students are of Indian origin! If you are a medical aspirant looking to study MD / MBBS in USA, you must visit AMA website.

However, from May, 2016, the government of India has denied issuance of “NORI”. No obligation to return to India – NORI for Indian doctors looking to pursue PG in USA is mandatory. This certificate does not allow you to work in USA after PG. Accordingly, the Indian doctors need to search for alternatives. Many Indian doctors have started their journey to study Medical PG in Germany.

Through MD in Philippines.

More than 2,000 Indian students are stranded in the Philippines due to NMAT. Most of the low quality medical colleges in Philippines take more than 200 students for Pre-Medical program. Out of them only 50% actually pass NMAT exam. NMAT is the qualifying exam to enter MD program in Philippines.

The medical colleges have limited capacity for intake to MD level programs for international students. Accordingly, only 25% of the Indian students who passed NMAT are able to get a seat in medical program. The students are requested to go through the “Advisory issued by Indian Embassy given below to ensure clarity. Do not fall prey to wrong intentions of the agents.

Accordingly, this route is also not advised to the Indian students.

How To Get Residency In USA After MD Program?

Applying for the residency in USA is a tedious process. ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign medical graduates) in USA supports you with an on-line system. ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System) guides you to apply for residency once you have completed your MD level.

There are different government organisation which match your profile with the existing residencies available throughout USA. One of the most prominent ones of these is NRMP (national Residency matching program).

During the residency in a teaching hospital, you would give USMLE Step 3 exam. Clearing this exam allows you to get the license to practice medicine in USA. This completes your target!

National Resident Matching Program® Main Residency Match (NRMP).

Website : https:/mwww.nrmp.org/
Email : support@nrmp.org

Toll Free (866) 653-NRMP (6767)

In order to apply for the residency programs through ERAS, the eligibility criteria are well defined by ECFMG, NBME, USMLE and other responsible authorities. The whole on-line process starts with registering through ERAS as an applicant.

Accreditations:

There are many medical colleges in USA for Indian students offered at Caribbean Islands but few universities claim to have accreditation such as CAAM-HP (A very important aspect). Only 6 universities on Caribbean Islands have this kind of high end approvals. Listing on FAIMER, Approval by USMLE and list of hospitals in collaboration with the University for conducting the Clinical Rotation are the most important things to be considered. The smallest mistake in choosing the MD level program can have drastic effect on matching for Residency. So it is advisable not to just go by the cost of study. Choose technically acceptable university from the point of view of USMLE and its well designed requirements.

Exam Format

To study MBBS in USA, it is important to study at USMLE and NRMP listed college degree. Further, the exams conducted by the USMLE which decides the successful roadmap of the student.