If you are a MBBS student, Indian medical graduate, foreign medical graduate (FMG) orcompleted an MD, who wish to settle in the United States (US) in future, United States MedicalLicensing Examination (USMLE) is the only option for you to get certified and start a medicalpractice in the US.

Doctors who are interested in an USMLE have to register with Education Commission forForeign Medical Graduate (ECFMG). They are called as an International Medical Graduates.(IMGs). To apply for USMLE examinations, they have to submit an application through ECFMG.

About USMLE

EduPristine Career Guide will assist you with registrations and applications for theexaminations.

USMLE is a three-step exam for medical licensure in the US and is conducted by the Federationof State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME).Qualifying all the three Steps of the USMLE is required for medical licensure in the US.

USMLE CAREER GUIDE

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Post Match Scramble(For unsuccessful

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Exam Pattern

No of question Question type Subject Min Passing Score Time

308*(Divided into 7

blocks of 44 items in

each)

MCQ MBBS 1st year and

2nd year

192* 60 min for each

block (8 hours exam

with 45 min break)

* These numbers vary every year. This is just an approximation based on historical data.

Step 1 Exam The purpose of the Step 1 exam is to assess whether you understand and can apply the basic

sciences to the practice of medicine, with a focus on principles and mechanisms of health,disease and therapeutic interventions in medicine.

A MBBS student can apply for the Step 1 exam, preferably after their completion of secondyear of MBBS, as by that time most of the Step 1 topic will be covered in your medical college.The exam can be written on any working day at any of the Prometric centers in India.

There are 10 subjects: Anatomy, Neurology, Behavioural Science, Biochemistry, Genetics,Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology and Pathology.

USMLE EligibilityWho is eligible to take Exam?

A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a US or Canadian medical schoolprogram leading to the MD degree that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on MedicalEducation (LCME).

A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a medical school outside the UnitedStates and Canada and eligible for examination by the ECFMG Indian MBBS students aftercompletion their 2nd year.

A medical student officially enrolled in, or a graduate of a US medical school leading to the DOdegree that is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

USMLE Benefits

You can earnat least 10 times more than what

you would doin India

Eligibility for residency

programs in the USA

Apply in countries like UAE,

New Zealand, Qatar, Dubai and

Israel

Access to the premier medical

system of the world- Knowledge

More researchOpportunities

In the US

Exam Pattern

No of question Question type Subject Min Passing Score Time

355*(Divided into 8

blocks of 45* items

in each)

MCQ MBBS 4th year 209* 60 min for each

block(9 hours exam

with 45 min break,

tutorial break 15

min)

Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Exam USMLE Step 2 CK course includes medical knowledge, skills and understanding of clinical

aspects essential for the treatment of patient care under supervision. It deals with theprinciples of clinical sciences and basic patient-centered skills.

Ideal candidate for STEP 2 CK - you need to pass the Step 1 exam and preferably completed 5years of MBBS - as by this time you are well versed with the clinical acumen and application ofyour medical knowledge.

Step 2 CK Syllabus

The main topics of USMLE Step 2 CK are organized according to general principles and individual organ systems. Test questions are classified into 18 major areas. The subjects are as follows:

Immune System Blood & Lymph reticular Systems Behavioural Health Nervous System & Special Senses Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue Musculoskeletal System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System

Gastrointestinal System Renal & Urinary Systems Pregnancy, Childbirth Female Reproductive System &

Breast Male Reproductive System Endocrine System Multisystem Processes & Disorders

* These numbers vary every year. This is just an approximation based on historical data.

The purpose of the Step 1 exam is to assess whether you understand and can apply the basic sciences to the practice of medicine, with a focus on principles and mechanisms of health, disease, and therapeutic interventions in medicine. It includes all Science subjects of MBBS 1st

and 2nd year. The subjects are as follows:

Anatomy Neurology Behavioral Science Biochemistry Genetics

Step 1 Syllabus

Physiology Microbiology Immunology Pharmacology Pathology

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The USMLE Step 2CS is the only portion of the USMLE not taken on a computer. Instead, itinvolves mock interactions with standardized patients that is, individuals who hasreceived training to act as actual patients.

The goal of this part of the exam is to assess medical students ability to obtain appropriatehistories from patients, perform physical examinations and communicate findings with bothpatients and other medical professionals.

One-day exam - a Live test in USA made up of twelve 15 minutes patient encounters. This exam result is pass/fail. No marks are assigned to students. You will see 5 patients, then a 30 minutes lunch break followed by 4 patients, again a 15

minutes break and then 3 patients. Step 2 CS scores are released every Wednesday over a corresponding four-to five-week

Reporting Period. The three areas that examinees are graded on are the Integrated Clinical Encounter (ICE),

Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS) and Spoken English Proficiency (SEP).

Step 2 CS SyllabusThe content of Step 2CS covers a broad spectrum of common and important disease processesand includes mock patients with a variety of backgrounds and personalities. The physicalsystems tested fall into the following categories:

Neurological Psychiatric Respiratory Women's health

Cardiovascular Constitutional Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Musculoskeletal

STEP 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Exam

Exam Pattern

EduPristine & Becker have partnered to offer Step 2 CS training by expert Faculty in New York, US.Some IMGs consider these as the most difficult exams because of many reasons, we atEduPristine have made a note of all the major shortcomings in preparation for the USMLE Examand will be providing you a complete preparatory manual which will definitelyhelp you succeed in the USMLE exam in single attempt.

USMLE RegistrationBecker Indian Candidates who are interested in USMLE course have to register on ECFMG. To apply for USMLE examinations, you must submit an application through the appropriate registration entity to the following link:ECFMG Online ServicesECFMG Fees Details

Clinical RotationsBecker has tied up with ACGME hospitals in Chicago for clinical rotations. ACGME is the soleaccreditor for all graduate medical education in the United States and the hospitals for studentswill have US and other International medical students (and graduates) along with medicalresidents. Students are required to purchase their own medical malpractice insurance.

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Your residency application, submitted electronically through the Electronic Residency ApplicationService (ERAS), provides information about you to programs that helps them decide if youcould be a potential fit and whether a personal interview will be granted. Applicationrequirements will vary from program to program, so it is critical that you verify the contentsbefore you submit. The application consists of four parts:

Choosing a specialty is a critical decision. Not only will your choice impact your chances ofmaking a residency match, but more importantly, it will impact your career in medicine foryears to come.

Although its important to pick a specialty that you will like, its also important to be realisticabout your odds of securing a match. The most popular and high-earning specialtiesfrequently have the most competitive residency programs.

Also some programs have different requirements like green card preferred or a permanentresident (PR), passes Step 3, so a judicious search of universities is vital during application. Asa general rule, candidates should apply to a variety of programs, including hospital, universityand community-based programs.

We will assist you in selecting the best residency program, the IMG friendly hospital list from our database, thus tailoring the application list and increasing your chances of getting and interview of a residency program.

Residency Programs and Specialties

The Medical Residency Application

1. Letters of References (LOR)2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)3. Personal Statement (SOP)4. Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)

In order to be ECFMG certified, you must submit pass USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2 CK andUSMLE Step 2 CS within the allowed time limits 7 years rule.

Certification does not guarantee acceptance into a residency program. IMGs must complete all ofthe standard residency application requirements, plus make sure that their application givesthem an extra edge to stand out from the crowd.

The EduPristine Residency advisor will also have a session on improvement of your curriculumvitae (CV) and your applications.

USMLE Matching, Residency & Step 3, Residency Process

Course Features: Clinical rotations will include the "letters of recommendation". The rotations are primarily "in-patient" rotations. All the physicians are ACGME affiliated and governed clinical rotations. The application processing time. 3 weeks from date of payment and completed documents.

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The Medical Residency Interview

The Match

Step 3 is the final exam in the USMLE series of examinations.

The first day of the Step 3 examination is referred to as Foundations of Independent Practice(FIP) and the second day is referred to as Advanced Clinical Medicine (ACM).

Step 3 is part of the licensing requirements for Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) and Internationalmedical graduates to practice medicine in the United States. Generally, it is a pre-requisite ofthe majority of the state licensing boards.

The Step 3 examination devotes attention to the importance of assessing the knowledge andskills of physicians who are assuming independent responsibility for providing generalmedical care to patients.

Mock interviews with some professors or who has already undergone a residency interview canbe conducted which would be beneficial to the applicants.

The final stage in the residency process is the Match. You will need to register for a place in theMatch through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) before you start the interviewprocess.

EduPristine experts will assist you in Match process and applications. Unsuccessful candidatesshould apply for post match scramble.

Step 3 Exam

Ideally, applications should be submitted when Electronic Residency Application Service(ERAS) opens up on September 15, or by October 1, at the latest.

However, the dates may vary every year, and hence a chart available on the ERS website,should be downloaded and always be with you.

Submitted documents are sent by ERAS electronically to as many programs as the applicantchooses. Programs evaluate applications and determine which applicants they want tointerview conducted during November, December and January.

Timing and Follow-Up

A constant deadline check and reminder will be issued by EduPristine, to keep you on track duringUSMLE preparation and application.A special mentions of electronic letters of recommendations (LORs), as Indian professors wouldbe needing assistance to this new system.

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Dr Shehar Awan, USA:I studied for USMLE Step 2 CS individually, then I took the course, and took my test two days after theend of the 3 day workshop. Without a doubt, this course gave me the confidence I desperately needed.The course helped me in particular with focusing on key points in the history with helpful mnemonics, andthe doctors made sure I completed FOCUSED physical exams. In turn, I was quicker with the patientinteraction on exam day, and I had more time to write an excellent patient note. Furthermore, thefeedback by the SPs with the H & P were accurate, and the doctors provided important critiques on mypatient note. THANK YOU GOLDUSMLEREVIEW. Not only for the golden stethoscope reward, but mainly forallowing me to pass my Step 2CS with high performance in all categories. This completes my resume tohave a competitive application for the 2013 match!

Dr Seleipiri Akobo: I am very happy I passed the CS exam. I am an IMG, graduated 1998 Tehran/Iran, took classes Nov 2012,took the exam Dec 5th in Houston TX, passed with high performance, very cost effective, could realizewhere I am in my preparation, practiced on my weak points after workshop till Dec 5th, I recommend thisworkshop, you receive an honest and realistic evaluation so you can take the next step and prepareyourself for the exam. Thanks!

Dr Benjamin Abraham:The one I have had a very good interaction with has been USMLE BECKER PREPARATION. I havespoken with Dr Lionel Raymon via email a couple of times and he is very cooperative, informative, anddirect. He is uniquely versed in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Pathology and possesses a strongunderstanding of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathophysiology, allowing him to synthesize basicscience concepts for the USMLE Step 1 exam like no one else. This is especially important to me!

Dr Madhav Sharma:I joined Becker after preparing for step 1 for almost a year. I had heard about Becker through DrDaugherty's posts and free webinars. Coming from India where teachers are totally different, it was atotal new experience for me here at live classes. The pain they took to explain every student and makingsure everyone understood what was being taught were the best things for me. Teachers were soapproachable and I could ask even silliest of my questions. Had I not taken this course my score wouldhave been much much lower. I want to thank everyone at Becker. You all are doing great job.

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