Hi all, :D
I'm an NRI in the Middle East (Indian citizen, though) and currently preparing for my medical entrances in India. I'm in grade 12 and would have to write the exams in May and June 2013. I had actually planned to complete my MBBS in India and then apply for my residency in the US. But I heard that would just complicate things and it would be better to go the whole hog and do my MD in the US. Someone even told me that other than colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER and CMC they won't be recognized abroad and it would be very hard for me to get through the USMLE. I won't be able to write JIPMER anyway (since I'm an NRI) so my only chances would be AIIMS or CMC. Since it's not exactly a piece of cake to get a seat in these colleges, my parents were considering sending me to the US for my MD.
It would be great if anyone can help me out here... I'm really confused! :confused: I'd have to continue my entrance preparation anyway and write the exams but would like to keep my options open. What is the selection criteria for medical schools in the US? Will the final year central board marks be enough or would I have to write something else for applying?
Any help?? :xf:
I'm an NRI in the Middle East (Indian citizen, though) and currently preparing for my medical entrances in India. I'm in grade 12 and would have to write the exams in May and June 2013. I had actually planned to complete my MBBS in India and then apply for my residency in the US. But I heard that would just complicate things and it would be better to go the whole hog and do my MD in the US. Someone even told me that other than colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER and CMC they won't be recognized abroad and it would be very hard for me to get through the USMLE. I won't be able to write JIPMER anyway (since I'm an NRI) so my only chances would be AIIMS or CMC. Since it's not exactly a piece of cake to get a seat in these colleges, my parents were considering sending me to the US for my MD.
It would be great if anyone can help me out here... I'm really confused! :confused: I'd have to continue my entrance preparation anyway and write the exams but would like to keep my options open. What is the selection criteria for medical schools in the US? Will the final year central board marks be enough or would I have to write something else for applying?
Any help?? :xf: