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The Essential guide to Choose Medicine in the US Over India
Updated: Sep 1, 2019

Studying medicine is a dream to many students but the right guidance, resources and
hard work , when put together would give fruitful results.
Pro's over studying in the US over India:
USA

Medicine is a 5 year program
MBBS + MD degree in 5 years
United States Medical Licensing exam is mandatory and included during 3 phases of the entire program.
USMLE 1- after the 8th term of the medical course.
USMLE 2-exam before the MD Program
USMLE 3-Licensure Program
The hospital pays a huge amount ranging between $4000 to $5000 as an initial salary.
Eligibility: physics,chemistry, biology: 70% and a pass score in NEET is also acceptable
INDIA
Medicine is a 8.5 year program( 5.5 years of MBBS+ 3 years of MD)
Moreover competitive exam like NEET is a major barrier for pursuing MBBS in INDIA
Eligibility: physics,chemistry, biology: 80% Plus & NEET scores are compulsory.
Know why USA is more cost effective compared to INDIA?

USA
1st Year $ 19095 Rs 13,36,650 (1US$=Rs 70)
2nd Year $25048 Rs 17,53,360
3rd Year $25533 Rs 17,87,310
4th Year $47920 Rs 33,54,400
5th Year $15565 Rs 11,59,550
Fees quoted is inclusive of Hostel, Insurance, Medical Liability insurance, Books, Exam fees. Does not include food and travel.
INDIA
The entire 8.5 years will cost roughly of about 3 crores in any private institution with mandatory good scores in NEET.
