It’s a common dream to study MBBS in USA for Indians.
However, the system to pursue medical study in USA is absolutely different than the one followed by most of the European-like Russia / Ukraine / Georgia or Asian countries like China or Philippines. The first question that comes to the mind of the student is how to study MBBS in USA. In fact, Medical Council of India allows you to be accepted as a practitioner in India and get registered without MCI screening test! How to do MBBS in USA In order to get the direct admission in MBBS in USA, the student should have studied the PreMedical course leading to Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program before attempting to study further in medical colleges in USA. The medical education system is well defined by USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) .
The standard route to MBBS in USA Every year, huge number of students from USA and international arena give MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), an entrance exam for MBBS in USA to get the admission to top medical colleges in USA. There are more than 350+ medical universities in USA. The exam is monitored and scores are released by AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). All the local (American) students give this exam to get admission to the top medical schools in USA. Accordingly, getting a MCAT score to get into the state medical universities is also the aim of every American appearing for MCAT. However, for Indians we can give MCAT after completion of Pre-Medical course. This is an extremely difficult way and quite an expensive road map to pursue MBBS in USA.
You may download Brochure for MCAT exam in case you wish to take this route. Alternative route for Admission to MBBS in USA Just like India, all the local medical aspirants find it difficult to find their place in the best medical schools in USA through MCAT. The cost of top medical universities in USA, mainly in private medical colleges, is extremely high just like in India. Hence, MBBS colleges in USA for Indian students built in Caribbean Islands have become a popular route by now.
The USA medical college fees come down drastically once they follow this route to initiate the route for medical colleges in USA. The university in Caribbean Islands provides education only for the first 3.5 years – 4 Trimesters (leading to B.S. Degree till USMLE-1 Exam) and balance 6 years would be in the mainland of USA. You may apply for admission to MBBS in USA with Scholarships since it is available for Indian students at Trinity School of Medicine.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & ROADMAP TO COMPLETE MBBS in USA.
The National Board of Medical examinations is responsible for conducting various examinations and allowing you to become a licensed medical practitioner in USA. They have divided the process into 3 steps to complete this process. Eligibility to appear for USMLE: A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a US or Canadian medical school program leading to the MD degree that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a medical school outside the United States and Canada and eligible for examination by the ECFMG – Indian MBBS students after completion their 2nd year. A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a US medical school leading to the DO degree that is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
STEP – 1.
On completion of this B.S. degree (conducted for 4 Trimesters – 16 months), the students have to go through 4 years of Bachelor level program leading to M.D. degree. On completion of the first 2 years of this course (Basic Science stage), the students from various top medical schools in USA need to give another competitive exam namely USMLE-1. The student quality filtration begins at this stage. The next 2 years spent in the hospitals and is also called Clinical Rotation (Also named as Externship / Clerkship) to get the Bachelor degree. This MD degree, is equivalent to MBBS in India and is not equivalent to PG in India (Do not get confused with the nomenclature). MD Degree is also not sufficient for you to practice as a medical practitioner in USA! The student would give USMLE-2 (CK and CS) at this stage. The system is same even if you are studying in top medical university in USA.
STEP – 2
(CK and CS) On completion of the first 4 years program & USMLE 2, the students have to pursue PG level program (Also called as Residency). The first part of USMLE Step 2 CK is a computer based exam. The student can appear from across the world. The last part Step 2 CS needs to be given from USA since it is a practical exam. Generally all the students from the top medical universities in USA pass this exam without much problem since it is not a competitive exam. Step 2 is just a qualifying exam.
STEP – 3
The doctor of Medicine would need to work in a hospital for 3 to 6 years (On average it is 4 years except for surgical – MS degree). The numbers of years depend on the specialization chosen. Finally the students give licensing exam namely STEP – 3 (Licensure exam) to become eligible to work as a doctor or a medical practitioner in USA. This completes the program of MBBS degree in USA along with the PG level program. On completion of this the Indian students can work in India as well as in USA. Accordingly, the total medical 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). Benefits of MBBS Admission
Benefits of MBBS Admission in USA for Indian students.
Medical Council of India (MCI) permits to get registered without MCI screening Test for those who get medical license / certificate from in America for Indian students.
The doctors earn US$ 4,000 to US$ 6,500 during residency (equivalent to PG) in USA (4 Years) making the total cost of the program as ZERO! Due to the Residency being paid, the entire MD in America fee structure is earned back at PG level. This way doing MBBS / MD from USA for Indian students is Very profitable.
The average salary of a licensed doctor in USA is more than US$ 200,000 per year in any of the hospitals.
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. Accordingly, 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, we provide you to start your journey at USMLE approved top medical university of Caribbean Islands – Trinity School of Medicine.
However, no one returns back at Bachelor level since the reason to go to USA is PG.
PROGRAM FORMAT FOR INDIAN STUDENTS 2017.
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 PreMedical and Basic Science program at Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at medical universities (Listed by USMLE). From there onward, they move to 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.
GREEN BOOK ROTATION AT ACGME TEACHING HOSPITALS.
The next 2 years to complete the medical course in USA are Clinical Rotation within the mainland of USA such as Chicago in a hospital covered as per Greenbook Rotation of USMLE authorities. Again, you have to do first year Core rotation of 48 weeks 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.
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 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 takes 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. 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. Exam. Objective. When to give. Year. USMLE-1 Competitive Exam 2 nd year of Basic Science 3rd USMLE-2 CK / CS Qualifying Exam 2 nd year of Clinical Rotation 5th USMLE – 3 Licensure Exam During Residency 8th At the first step of USMLE-1 – the minimum passing marks are 196. The average score for around 65,000 students in 2015 was 230. Generally, the students scoring above 250 marks (Out of 280 maximum marks) easily make it to the residency in USA. In case you fail, you can reappear (up to 6 more attempts) for Step 1. Accordingly, the duration of MBBS course in USA up to PG level is 9 years. This is almost equivalent to Indian standards. The current match ratio for resident-ship at Trinity School of medicine is 86% (You need to score 230+ at USMLE Step 1 exam to ensure your PG seat in USA). The success ratio of passing USMLE exams from Trinity is more than 95% (To pass, you need only 196 Marks at USMLE Step 1 exam). It means, USMLE exams are cracked very successfully to get into the PG in Medical in USA.
HOW TO GET RESIDENCY IN USA AFTER MD PROGRAM?
However, the system to pursue medical study in USA is absolutely different than the one followed by most of the European-like Russia / Ukraine / Georgia or Asian countries like China or Philippines. The first question that comes to the mind of the student is how to study MBBS in USA. In fact, Medical Council of India allows you to be accepted as a practitioner in India and get registered without MCI screening test! How to do MBBS in USA In order to get the direct admission in MBBS in USA, the student should have studied the PreMedical course leading to Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program before attempting to study further in medical colleges in USA. The medical education system is well defined by USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) .
The standard route to MBBS in USA Every year, huge number of students from USA and international arena give MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), an entrance exam for MBBS in USA to get the admission to top medical colleges in USA. There are more than 350+ medical universities in USA. The exam is monitored and scores are released by AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). All the local (American) students give this exam to get admission to the top medical schools in USA. Accordingly, getting a MCAT score to get into the state medical universities is also the aim of every American appearing for MCAT. However, for Indians we can give MCAT after completion of Pre-Medical course. This is an extremely difficult way and quite an expensive road map to pursue MBBS in USA.
You may download Brochure for MCAT exam in case you wish to take this route. Alternative route for Admission to MBBS in USA Just like India, all the local medical aspirants find it difficult to find their place in the best medical schools in USA through MCAT. The cost of top medical universities in USA, mainly in private medical colleges, is extremely high just like in India. Hence, MBBS colleges in USA for Indian students built in Caribbean Islands have become a popular route by now.
The USA medical college fees come down drastically once they follow this route to initiate the route for medical colleges in USA. The university in Caribbean Islands provides education only for the first 3.5 years – 4 Trimesters (leading to B.S. Degree till USMLE-1 Exam) and balance 6 years would be in the mainland of USA. You may apply for admission to MBBS in USA with Scholarships since it is available for Indian students at Trinity School of Medicine.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & ROADMAP TO COMPLETE MBBS in USA.
The National Board of Medical examinations is responsible for conducting various examinations and allowing you to become a licensed medical practitioner in USA. They have divided the process into 3 steps to complete this process. Eligibility to appear for USMLE: A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a US or Canadian medical school program leading to the MD degree that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a medical school outside the United States and Canada and eligible for examination by the ECFMG – Indian MBBS students after completion their 2nd year. A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a US medical school leading to the DO degree that is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
STEP – 1.
On completion of this B.S. degree (conducted for 4 Trimesters – 16 months), the students have to go through 4 years of Bachelor level program leading to M.D. degree. On completion of the first 2 years of this course (Basic Science stage), the students from various top medical schools in USA need to give another competitive exam namely USMLE-1. The student quality filtration begins at this stage. The next 2 years spent in the hospitals and is also called Clinical Rotation (Also named as Externship / Clerkship) to get the Bachelor degree. This MD degree, is equivalent to MBBS in India and is not equivalent to PG in India (Do not get confused with the nomenclature). MD Degree is also not sufficient for you to practice as a medical practitioner in USA! The student would give USMLE-2 (CK and CS) at this stage. The system is same even if you are studying in top medical university in USA.
STEP – 2
(CK and CS) On completion of the first 4 years program & USMLE 2, the students have to pursue PG level program (Also called as Residency). The first part of USMLE Step 2 CK is a computer based exam. The student can appear from across the world. The last part Step 2 CS needs to be given from USA since it is a practical exam. Generally all the students from the top medical universities in USA pass this exam without much problem since it is not a competitive exam. Step 2 is just a qualifying exam.
STEP – 3
The doctor of Medicine would need to work in a hospital for 3 to 6 years (On average it is 4 years except for surgical – MS degree). The numbers of years depend on the specialization chosen. Finally the students give licensing exam namely STEP – 3 (Licensure exam) to become eligible to work as a doctor or a medical practitioner in USA. This completes the program of MBBS degree in USA along with the PG level program. On completion of this the Indian students can work in India as well as in USA. Accordingly, the total medical 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). Benefits of MBBS Admission
Benefits of MBBS Admission in USA for Indian students.
Medical Council of India (MCI) permits to get registered without MCI screening Test for those who get medical license / certificate from in America for Indian students.
The doctors earn US$ 4,000 to US$ 6,500 during residency (equivalent to PG) in USA (4 Years) making the total cost of the program as ZERO! Due to the Residency being paid, the entire MD in America fee structure is earned back at PG level. This way doing MBBS / MD from USA for Indian students is Very profitable.
The average salary of a licensed doctor in USA is more than US$ 200,000 per year in any of the hospitals.
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. Accordingly, 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, we provide you to start your journey at USMLE approved top medical university of Caribbean Islands – Trinity School of Medicine.
However, no one returns back at Bachelor level since the reason to go to USA is PG.
PROGRAM FORMAT FOR INDIAN STUDENTS 2017.
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 PreMedical and Basic Science program at Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at medical universities (Listed by USMLE). From there onward, they move to 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.
GREEN BOOK ROTATION AT ACGME TEACHING HOSPITALS.
The next 2 years to complete the medical course in USA are Clinical Rotation within the mainland of USA such as Chicago in a hospital covered as per Greenbook Rotation of USMLE authorities. Again, you have to do first year Core rotation of 48 weeks 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.
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 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 takes 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. 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. Exam. Objective. When to give. Year. USMLE-1 Competitive Exam 2 nd year of Basic Science 3rd USMLE-2 CK / CS Qualifying Exam 2 nd year of Clinical Rotation 5th USMLE – 3 Licensure Exam During Residency 8th At the first step of USMLE-1 – the minimum passing marks are 196. The average score for around 65,000 students in 2015 was 230. Generally, the students scoring above 250 marks (Out of 280 maximum marks) easily make it to the residency in USA. In case you fail, you can reappear (up to 6 more attempts) for Step 1. Accordingly, the duration of MBBS course in USA up to PG level is 9 years. This is almost equivalent to Indian standards. The current match ratio for resident-ship at Trinity School of medicine is 86% (You need to score 230+ at USMLE Step 1 exam to ensure your PG seat in USA). The success ratio of passing USMLE exams from Trinity is more than 95% (To pass, you need only 196 Marks at USMLE Step 1 exam). It means, USMLE exams are cracked very successfully to get into the PG in Medical in USA.
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). It is almost mandatory for every student to get
registered with.
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 http://www.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.
Rudram Education would help you select the right one.
We would guide you
honestly to compare all the universities for your admission to MBBS in USA programs.