Dear Madam, My daughter is competing her MDS (masters in dental surgery from Bharti Vidyapith Pune Maharashtra) in 2025. I wish her to go US for future practice. What are the ways to go and what is the expenses involved in this. She is 26 years old. Pl guide.

Ans: Hello!
There are two popular undergraduate programs to choose from: Bachelor in Biomedical or Pre-Medicine for your daughter who aspires to pursue a career in medicine. These programs have a duration of four years and require students to demonstrate their proficiency in English by taking the IELTS or TOEFL exam (if their education thus far has been conducted in India) and the SAT exam.

Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, students need to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Based on their MCAT score, students can then enrol in a Master's program to further their education and pursue their career goals in the medical field.

Ans: Hello Sunil
It depends on the academic scores and NEET score , as the requirements are high 85% in 12th grade is required for good USA universities to pursue graduation.

Ans: Hello Venkata,

First and foremost, thank you for getting in touch with us. I am happy to hear that your daughter is pursuing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India and is keen on pursuing her postgraduate studies in the USA. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that although postgraduate studies in Dentistry can be pursued by BDS graduates in the USA, they will need to take into consideration certain requirements and things. The academic prerequisites put in place by the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) will need to be first fulfilled by them. This generally entails finishing a doctoral program in dentistry that is for a duration of 4 years, one that compares to a D.D.S. i.e. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or D.M.D. i.e. (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree in the USA.

Graduates of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) may be required to complete an Advanced Standing Program in a dental school in the USA which is for a duration of 2 years, in order to pursue postgraduate studies. I would like to tell you that these programs are intended to fill in the gap between dentistry education provided in other countries and one that if offered in the USA. Also remember that you daughter will be required to pass the IELTS or TOEFL English proficiency tests to demonstrate her English language competency, as well as the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE). In addition, she will also need to obtain robust endorsement letters from professors or employers and showcase pertinent work experience. As the entrance prerequisites for dental schools in the USA might differ, and as there may be fierce competition for these programs, I would recommend that your daughter conducts an extensive study on certain dental schools. Lastly, I would like to say that with commitment and through satisfying the mandatory prerequisites, securing admission to a postgraduate dental program in the USA is definitely attainable.

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Ans: Hi..Jagmohan
To send your daughter abroad for an MD program in the UK, Australia, or New Zealand after completing her MBBS in India, she will need to fulfill specific entry requirements for each country. In the UK, she must clear the PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) test and register with the General Medical Council (GMC) before applying for postgraduate training through the UK Foundation Programme. For Australia, she will need to pass the AMC (Australian Medical Council) exams and secure a position in a hospital-based training program, as direct MD programs are limited for international graduates. In New Zealand, she should clear the NZREX (New Zealand Registration Examination) and gain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, followed by securing a training position. It’s essential to research each country's specific registration process, available scholarships, and post-study work opportunities to make an informed decision on the best pathway for her medical career.

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