USMLE prep for Indian Med Student: 2nd year MBBS, Cost & Sponsorship?

Ans: Yes of course he is definitely eligible for USMLE exams. He can apply for USMLE after completing two years in MBBS. All the best!

Ans: Hello Naba,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to hear that your son is currently pursuing the final year of MBBS at Kolkata Medical College and wishes to further study in the USA. To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that although a promising opportunity, pursuing medicine overseas, specifically in the United States involves substantial monetary constraints. Nevertheless, remember that your son could seek financial aid from numerous sources. I would recommend that he looks into the available grants or scholarships provided by private organizations or universities that aim to assist international medical students. Furthermore, although typically needing a cosigner who is a citizen or permanent resident of the US, there are student loans that are designed exclusively for foreign students attending US universities. Your son could explore these as well. Not just that, he could also engage in on-campus part-time jobs, this can be an excellent way to defray expenditures. To learn about the available possibilities and prerequisites for international students wishing to pursue medicine in the USA, I would suggest that your son conducts an extensive study and gets in touch with universities, offices offering financial assistance, as well as looks into the various scholarships offered.

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Ans: Hello,

To begin with, thank you for contacting us. I am happy to hear that your son is currently pursuing the final year of his MBBS and has already cleared part 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). To answer your question first, I would like to tell you that there are several universities in USA that offer scholarships to foreign-trained students pursuing Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) programs. The list is as under:
1. Harvard Medical School
2. University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine
3. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
4. University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
5. Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
6. Stanford University School of Medicine
7. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
8. Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
9. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
10. Yale School of Medicine
11. Weill Cornell Medicine
12. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Remember that the availability of scholarships may differ, and thus, in order to acquire the most precise and recent information on scholarship programs, I would recommend that your son gets in touch with individual universities.

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Ans: Hi Sujit,
Hello,

I am pleased to learn that your son will be completing his MBBS next year and is considering pursuing higher education. From your query, it seems that you are contemplating whether he should pursue his higher education abroad. There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration before making a decision. Some of these factors include:

1. He will need to clear the USMLE or PLAB exams, which will require dedicated effort. Until he completes these exams, he will require both financial and moral support.

2. The specialization he is interested in pursuing is a crucial factor to consider.

3. The choice of university will also play a significant role, as it may impact the availability of financial aid.

4. Additionally, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of studying in the USA or the UK and make an informed decision based on the specifics of each country.

Ultimately, the decision about his higher education should be made based on your financial circumstances and the support that can be provided without undue strain.

But i feel USA is better option when compare to UK.

"All the best to your son for his future endeavors."