How to become a doctor in USA? (From Ukraine)

[Neite]

So here's the thing..
I'm a US citizen studying in a medical university in Ukraine.
I have two more years of education left and I graduate. The question is how can I become a surgeon in the US? (specifically - a plastic surgeon)
What are my steps supposed to be after i graduate? Do i start taking the USMLE exams? ( I checked on the World Directory of Medical Schools and it says that after i finish my university I'm eligible to take the USMLE exams (just in case))
What should i begin with?

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[ASM student]

You have to get ecfmg license ( passing step 1 , step 2 CK , CS ), this is a must to be able to apply for the match but in your case you'll need as much clinical experience (in the US) , LORs , and some impressive research as you can get even to have a chance in plastic surgery as it's one of the most competitive specialities out there. Begin with whatever you want whenever you want, for step 1 you have to be done with your basic science studying years at your School and done with clinical science for step 2 and if you're required to do an internship at your School then you can get both done before it.

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[Animalcules]

It will be close to impossible to go into plastic surgery in the US. If this is your goal, reconsider your options.

 

[gyngyn]

Last year, only 3 US IMG's were interviewed for plastics.
Although 2 matched, the average number of publications and presentations was 23.
Odds on this are very, very distant.
See page 239: www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-IMGs-2016.pdf