Posted by: bibhav9 December 22, 2008
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Just to comment on the time issue.
post high school
in nepal: about 1 year to get admission and start studies; 5 years in medical school. 1 year to prepare for and take Step I and II get visa and go to US; after in US, 1 year for residency interviews and Step II CK.
in US: 4 yrs undergrad, 4 yrs MD (USMLE taken during MD).
is 8 years in both cases and after you pass your USMLE boards MBBS will be equal to MD.
another issue you will have to consider if studying MD in the US is getting loans. few schools provide direct loans to international students but most will not and you'll need a US person co-signing your loans.
MD/PhD is an option if you are into basic science research. time for completion goes up by about 4 years but everything is paid for. again, not available for internationals in all schools but there are some who will fund MD/PhD for non-US citizens as well.
good luck.
post high school
in nepal: about 1 year to get admission and start studies; 5 years in medical school. 1 year to prepare for and take Step I and II get visa and go to US; after in US, 1 year for residency interviews and Step II CK.
in US: 4 yrs undergrad, 4 yrs MD (USMLE taken during MD).
is 8 years in both cases and after you pass your USMLE boards MBBS will be equal to MD.
another issue you will have to consider if studying MD in the US is getting loans. few schools provide direct loans to international students but most will not and you'll need a US person co-signing your loans.
MD/PhD is an option if you are into basic science research. time for completion goes up by about 4 years but everything is paid for. again, not available for internationals in all schools but there are some who will fund MD/PhD for non-US citizens as well.
good luck.