How many years does MBBS study in America last? How different is the study there from India?
MBBS in India is a five-year graduation course, while in the US it is a four-year post-graduation course.
Career: Studying MBBS in the United States of America (USA) is like a dream come true for any student. However, it is not easy to get an MBBS degree from any university or college in America. Let us tell you what to do to do an MBBS from a reputed university or college in the US after passing 12th.
MBBS is a graduation degree in India, a postgraduate degree in the US
After passing the 12th examination in India, MBBS can be done from any medical college or university in the country by taking the NEET exam. At the same time, MBBS in the US is a post-graduate i.e. a postgraduate degree. In such a situation, if a 12th-pass student from India wants to do an MBBS in the US, then he will either have to do an MBBS in India or take a pre-medical degree from a college in the US.
The MBBS course in the US is four years
Any student who has done an MBBS from India generally takes four years to do an MBBS or Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in the US. Two years are for theory classes while two years are for clinical practice. Before this, any 12th-class student in India will have to take two years for pre-med courses. After this, after practice, he can apply for MBBS.
No need to give any test for practice in India
MBBS or MD from the US are recognized in India. This means that if you have obtained an MBBS degree from the US, then you are exempted from coming to India and appearing in the foreign Medical Graduate Examination for practice. The Medical Council of India recognizes the MD degree issued by US colleges and universities. Also, the MBBS degree is recognized by international level organizations like WHO, ECFMG and MAC.
What is the eligibility criteria
Before joining this program, 12th pass students have to do a two-year pre-medical program. Only after this they can apply for the degree course. After this, one has to apply for the 3 to 5 year residency match program which is considered equivalent to the Doctorate of Medicine in India. After completing the residency program, anyone can start their practice.
How much is the cost of studies
In the US, it may take about 2 to 3 lakh dollars to complete MBBS studies in about seven years. However, various universities and colleges of the US also run many types of scholarship programs. These include Provost Scholarship, Dean's Achievement Scholarship and High Achiever Scholarship. Through these, foreign students are studying in universities and colleges of America.
The salary is more than two lakh dollars
Doing MBBS in the US means opening the doors of progress in terms of career. According to the information, the average salary of a family physician and general surgeon in the US is up to $2 lakh per year. After becoming a doctor, you can save lives while practicing and also earn good money.
What is necessary
To pass the doctor's exam in India, it is necessary to pass NEET to start the process of becoming a doctor. To take admission in any university in the US, a student with an Indian passport must pass the NEET exam in India before applying. After this, application can be made with documents like original certificates of 10th and 12th, passport size photo, personal statement, resume and non-refundable application fee, IELTS test score and NEET scorecard.
