Hello Sir, my daughter would like to pursue medical profession (MBBS). She is US Citizen & OCI. we are currently living in India and would like to know what different options for her? since, in US, they have to do pre-med first before getting into MD, so she is interested in getting directly into degree course of medicine.

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. Thank you for connecting with us. It is amazing to hear that she wants to pursue a medical program in the USA. However, let me tell you that before applying to any medical school, international students should make sure they have completed a four-year bachelor's degree with all of the prerequisite classes needed for the particular medical school being applied to. The prerequisites vary as per the school, but almost all schools require the students to have studied the following science courses: biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Some schools may also require that you have taken other humanities, English, mathematics, and science classes as well, so make sure you look into medical schools while you are still an undergraduate so you can choose your classes appropriately. You will also need to have completed the MCAT test, which stands for Medical College Admissions Test. The test will determine your ability to think critically, problem-solve, and write clearly, as well as measure your knowledge of various scientific concepts. A good score on the MCAT is key to getting into a good medical school. International students must complete a pre- med program, which may take 1-2 years to complete at a US university, to start a degree in medicine in the country. The student will then be required to complete a 4.5-year degree after the pre- med to be awarded an MD degree under AUAMED.

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Ans: Hi Poojaji......An MBBS degree from India is valid in the USA, but to practice there, your daughter will need to pass the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) and possibly complete a residency program in the U.S. Studying in countries with affordable fees like the Philippines or Ukraine could be considered, as their MBBS programs are often more recognized in the U.S. than India's. Alternatively, she could pursue a pre-med track in the U.S. and later apply to American medical schools, which align directly with U.S. licensure requirements.