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Old 05-24-2011, 07:02 PM   #1
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Default NRI USMLE vs. US Medical Students USMLE?

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Are the USMLE exams same for the NRI's and the US/Carribean Medical Students or do the NRI take more difficult/challenging USMLE?

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Old 05-24-2011, 07:25 PM   #2
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Hello,

Are the USMLE exams same for the NRI's and the US/Carribean Medical Students or do the NRI take more difficult/challenging USMLE?

Thank you in Advance.
Most people here wouldn't know what NRI stands for. Anyway, the USMLE exams are the same for everyone, though getting into a residency is by far more challenging for the non-US medical graduates (IMGs).
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Hello! We agree with RaraBovis. The exam does not make a distinction among test-takers!
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Thank you. I do understand the difficulties for getting a spot into residency, thats why I have already taken steps to guarantee that I will get a good residency.
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That sounds promising, zeldajae. We wish you the best of luck!
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