How is MBBS in US Different from MBBS in India?

Medical aspirants in India are often overwhelmed by the variety of options that are presented to them while applying for an undergraduate program. Students that just finished schooling or are about to have whatsoever no real exposure to the medical field and its prospective. The first step to taking a life-altering decision is to figure out whether the student wishes to study in India or abroad. The decision is to be taken before preparation because both the application process and, the course structure and curriculum differ from country to country. One must prepare as per the application process of a country and its pre-requisites. One of the most popular options among Indians for studying abroad in the United States of America, predominantly because of its English-speaking population, which most Indians are fluent in, and its economic well-being.

However, the curriculum of medicine and its pre-requisites are vastly different in the USA. India has adopted its education system from its British past, like several other commonwealth countries. The USA, having shared a different culture and history, has developed its own education system, unlike British colonies. The key aspects to look into before applying are:

• Eligibility Criteria
• Total Cost
• The Scope of Medicine

Other aspects one may want to look into are climatic conditions, cultural barriers, and understanding the laws. Generally, these aspects do not become a hindrance and are usually looked at once a student has opted for applying to the country in the form of additional information.

Eligibility Criteria and the Admission Process

INDIA

In India, the average duration of an undergraduate program is 5.5 years, where the academic is distributed in 9 semesters with 1 year of rotatory internship. This program is popularly known as MBBS, which stands for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and is the first professional level education in the country. Anyone graduating with an MBBS degree has the option to practice across the nation as a licensed doctor or study further.

The admissions in India happen through a national level exam known as NEET. This exam comprises of 180 questions with a total of 720 marks, where a minimum score of 500 is recommended. NEET is a three hours long exam divided into four sections – Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

USA

In contrast to this, the first level of Education in the US is not its first professional degree. Before applying for medical sciences, popularly known as an MD (Doctor of Medicine), every applicant must have an additional four years of undergrad education post-schooling in relevant fields. This minimum four-year-long study is known as Pre-med education and does not deem the student to be a licensed doctor in the country. After pre-med, studying MD is also a four-year-long affair.

The admission in America is based on an MCAT exam. There are different versions of MCAT, where the total score ranges from 472-528. Most applicants should have a score of about 500-505. The marking system of MCAT is not similar to NEET and is not absolute. MCAT is a 7.5 hours long exam which is also divided into four sections – Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behaviour and; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.

Cost 

INDIA

The cost of studying medicine in India has a huge disparity due to government funding, the presence of private colleges, and the availability of NRI seats. Studying in a government-funded college, an India resident may have to pay as low as INR 3-5 lakhs for the entire duration of the course. In private colleges, it may be as high as INR 45-50 lakhs, while an NRI seat costs USD 75000 (about INR 57 lakhs). The living costs in India in the metropolitan cities would be around INR 25,000 in average scenarios.

USA

Studying medical in the US can easily cross a cost of 75 lakhs. Some institutions may have it as low as INR 40 lakhs. The additional living costs in the USA, which are higher in comparison to the living costs of India, can be anywhere around INR 50,000/- every month. It also depends on various factors such as the city or state one is in, where the students opt for residence and the desired amount of luxury. Worthy students can get full or partial scholarships but the USA is very high in demand for its medical courses, the competition is international and unbelievably high. 

Why USA?

Many prefer the USA for its modern and advanced technological implements in the medical industry. It allows students to gravitate towards newer fields in the field of medicine and widen their scope. The US Medical education has a stronghold and reputation across the entire globe and is internationally recognized. It is most well-known for its research-based and practical approach to its education. It also allows students to learn to dwell in different cultures and provides more exposure than being limited to their native place.

 Top Medical Colleges

 INDIA

Government Colleges

• AIIMS, New Delhi
• Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
• University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi
• King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

Private Colleges

• Christian Medical College, Vellore
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

USA

• Harvard University, Boston
• Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Grossman School of Medicine, New York University
• Stanford University, California

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