In this blog, let us discuss the total cost of USMLE journey for IMGs or International Medical Graduates from the time you start preparing for the USMLE exams till the time you match in residency.
The USMLE (the United States Medical Licensing Examination) is a set of tests that a medical aspirant has to take in order to get a chance (to practice in a state in the US) United States Medical Licensing and to do a Residency (Medical PG in the USA).
Systematic Classification – It is based on the initiation of ECFMG certification, application fee, and interview season. Classifying the total cost of USMLE journey from the start – It includes the cost incurred for the initiation of ECFMG certification, USMLE exam, resources utilized, USCE (US Clinical Experience), and ECFMG pathway verification.
In the Initial Stage of 6 Months Application for certification (Form 186) – $150 (INR 12428.33) Uworld Q-Bank – $419 (INR 34716.45) for 6 months First aid – $55 (INR 4557.05)
For a Duration of 6 Month – 1 Year
The total cost of USMLE journey majorly incur for applying to purchasing NBMEs and the Step 1 exam, costing $1500 (INR 124283.25).
For a Duration of 6 Month 1 – 1.5 Year
There will be a lot of expenses as an IMG for rotations, and cost of living during rotation besides applying for the USMLE programs. It can be around $17,300 (INR 1433400.15).
For a Duration of 2 – 2.5 Years
The total cost of USMLE journey here incurs during interviews if any. If interviews are virtual the cost burden will be significantly reduced to just $150 (INR 12428.33) With in-person interviews, the total costs might be around $4600 (INR 381135.30).
The average cost right from the inception of the match in the USMLE journey for an IMG will be between $21,000 – $25,000 (INR 15,50,000 – 18,50,000). The total USMLE cost may vary based on the factors like the number of cycles applied, having family in the U.S., paid and non-paid rotations, the number of programs applied, etc.
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