MBBS from USA
Benefits of studying MBBS in USA / Central America / the Caribbean
These medical schools have excellent infrastructure and quality education. They also have ECFMG and ACGME recognition. Hence the students can do his clinical rotations in USA and can go to build a great medical career. This is best option for Indian students for studying medicine abroad. The USMLE passing success rate in these medical schools is above 89%.
- Some Caribbean Medical Colleges have tie ups in India offering first 6 month of foundation program in Indian Medical Colleges. It will help students to be friend with other class mates and understand the course structure in India.
- These countries have high standards of living; Safe, secure and peaceful environment.
- The duration of course is short : 4 – 5.5 Years for Indian students, hence candidates saves on time and money
- For admissions to these medical schools, MCAT Scores not required.
- IELTS / TOEFL scores are not mandatoryfor MBBS from USA
- Climate of these countries is very similar to India. The area being a world tourist destination, all the medical and infrastructure facilities are available. Students feel at home during the course of study.
List of MBBS colleges in Central America
We have tie-ups with following medical schools for MBBS abroad. All these are MCI recognized medical colleges abroad
- Ross University (Ranked No 2)
- American University of Antigua – AUA (Ranked No 5)
- American International Medical University St. Lucia – AIMU (Ranked No 9)
- American University of Barbados – AUB
- Belize Medical College – CAHSU
- Texila American University – TAU
- St Martinis University
These medical schools follows US medical pattern and are focused on clearing USMLE so that students can avail the advantage of doing their clinical rotations from USA.
MBBS in America is approved and recognized by following international agencies
- MCI – Medical Council of India
- Governments of the countries they are located in
- ECFMG – Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA
- FAIMER’s IMED – Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research’s International Medical Education Directory
- ACGME – Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education – Teaching hospitals in USA
- MCC – Medical Council of Canada
- WHO – World Health Organization’s Avicenna Directories
5 Easy Steps – A guide to MBBS from USA / Caribbean / Central America. For those who want to study quality MBBS in America or abroad at low cost
STEP 1 – Students who wish to pursue MBBS abroad should consult 4Track Learning. Know about the eligibility criteria and requirements, entrance examinations, universities, costs, visa success rates, future career prospects, etc. Our team of experts will guide you for the best possible solutions
STEP 2 – Apply for the University of your Choice with academic documents, statement of purpose, reference letter, etc
STEP 3 – On successful admission and payment of a part of tuition fee, prepare the Visa documents and apply for Visa and make travel arrangements
STEP 4 – On Visa approval, fly to Central America / Caribbean. Enroll with the University.
STEP 5 -After getting admission, the students have to go through the following steps
- Study Basic Sciences (1 – 1.5 Yr if required).
- Study Pre – Medical Sciences – 5 Terms (2 Years).
- Write NBME Board Exams and USMLE Step 1 (USMLE is optional)
- Study Clinical Sciences or Clinical Rotations in USA / Canada / UK (PLAB/USMLE not required) / the Caribbean teaching hospitals (2 Years, actually 72 weeks)
- Write USMLE Step 2 CK and CS (Optional)
- Write NMBE Clinical board exams
- Graduate – Earn a Doctor of Medicine – MD degree equivalent to MBBS in India
- Apply for Residency program in USA through NRMP after successful USMLE Step 1, Step 2 – CK and CS scores
STEP 6 (PG in USA) – Pursue Residency in USA / Canada / other countries. Study PG free of Cost, earn stipend of USD 3,500 – 12,000 /month. Earn Specialization / super specialty in desired field of medicine. Clear USMLE Step 3 and BECOME A FULLY LICENCED PHYSICIAN IN USA / Canada / other countries! FMGE (MCI Screening) not required after UG/PG/Licensing in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand!
Benefits of studying MBBS in USA / Central America / the Caribbean
- There are more than 25 Lac Indians already settled in Caribbean countries. Some countries like Guyana has a population of more than 45% Indians, hence students don’t feel culture shock. It is easy for students to adjust to local environment
- Many universities have Indian management and they havethousands of Indian students already studying
- Three intakes a year: January, May and September. So students seeking admission in MBBS abroad dont waste time waiting for next year
- High Visa success rate and lower documentation requirements
- In most Universities, students write the NBME – National Board of Medical Examiners’ examination, USA’s board examinations on completion of Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Sciences. (In other countries, the exams are all internal or conducted by the local governments’ examination authority)
- NBME is the body that conducts the USMLE examinations as well. Hence, most of these Medical universities follow 100% the same curriculum followed in USA / Canada.
- Particularly, Pathology, Internal, Family and community Medicine modules are the same as in USA (In other countries its different)
- Students get dedicatedUSMLE training / preparations during the course
- Candidates have the option to do their clinical rotations from USA or from Caribbean government hospitals.
- After completion of course, if candidate gets good USMLE score, then pursuing PG from USA is free of cost. During post graduation from USA, good amount of salary is paid
- There is a shortage of doctorsin USA and UK. This has increased the chance of residency in USA for Indian students in the past years
- Practical and Perfectly planned education curriculum and pattern that results in high success rates in licensing examinations (Like USMLE, MCI, PLAB, AMC etc)
Apart from imparting medical education, the universities focus completely on the licensing examination [USMLE (USA), MCCQE (Canada), PLAB (UK), AMC (Aus / NZ), etc.] and prepare the aspiring students to be successful in the same.
Scholarships
Scholarship for MBBS in USA for Indian students are also available to aspiring students based on academic performance and merit, passion towards studying medicine, need, etc. 4Track Learning team would support all eligible students in the process of applying for scholarships.
Expenses
Fee structure and living expenses are different for different universities. The MBBS abroad low cost packages start from 40 Lac and above which include all the expense of fees, accommodation, food, academic and other expenses. Our associate will be able to guide you specifically about this.