Studying for USMLE in USA

[prakash5vs5]

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Hi everyone...

I ahve an MBBS degree from India and I am going to pursue my PhD in US. I am given an advanced standing in the program and expect to finish it in 3 years.

I intend to give all of my USMLE steps there in USA. I haven't prepared as yet for my steps 🙁 and I would like to know how good will be the idea of giving steps there. Can anyone suggest what books should I take from India, can I take the photostat ones?
🙂

Thanks

 

[Blade28]

Sorry, I'm confused. You're going for a PhD, or an MD (medical degree)?

 

[prakash5vs5]

I have a Bachelor's in Medicine degree and I am going to study PhD there and later if interested plann to give my steps there to be eligible for a US MD.

 

[JohnnyVegas]

Hi everyone...

I ahve an MBBS degree from India and I am going to pursue my PhD in US. I am given an advanced standing in the program and expect to finish it in 3 years.

I intend to give all of my USMLE steps there in USA. I haven't prepared as yet for my steps 🙁 and I would like to know how good will be the idea of giving steps there. Can anyone suggest what books should I take from India, can I take the photostat ones?
🙂 Thanks

If you are eligible to take the USMLE, I would suggest first focusing on reviewing the basic sciences that you will need to take Step 1 before taking on another commitment. Maybe take 3-4 months off and just study the board review books recommended on this board and in First Aid while you are still in your own country. Then do the Q bank questions and know that well. Know your stuff. Take Step 1 then if you want to start the PhD program. I worked with alot of foreign MDs prior to medical school and a common mistake was to bite off more than they could chew especially with being far removed from the basic sciences. The ones that accomplished there goals made it their business to first pass Step 1. First thing is first and passing Step 1 is the only real obstacle standing in your way. Everything that comes after that is cake by comparison especially if you have already been practicing medicine in your country. This advice is assuming your language skills are up to par as this is also important.

 

[kemc]

If you are eligible to take the USMLE, I would suggest first focusing on reviewing the basic sciences that you will need to take Step 1 before taking on another commitment. Maybe take 3-4 months off and just study the board review books recommended on this board and in First Aid while you are still in your own country. Then do the Q bank questions and know that well. Know your stuff. Take Step 1 then if you want to start the PhD program. I worked with alot of foreign MDs prior to medical school and a common mistake was to bite off more than they could chew especially with being far removed from the basic sciences. The ones that accomplished there goals made it their business to first pass Step 1. First thing is first and passing Step 1 is the only real obstacle standing in your way. Everything that comes after that is cake by comparison especially if you have already been practicing medicine in your country. This advice is assuming your language skills are up to par as this is also important.

 

[kemc]

I completely agree with "JohnnyVegas" the hardest thing for foreign trained physicans are to pass the step 1, as i am in boat, gona weigh my wings in Dec 2004. Bottom line clear step 1 first. Good Luck.

 

[IlianaSedai]

1. Look through this forum for the lists of books students commonly use to prepare for Step 1. Read 5 - 10 different threads -- there are a few books that everyone uses, others are more variable, but you should be able to get an idea of the most efficient books to use.

2. Look through the books you already own. If you're familiar with them, many of these books will be sufficient for studying -- especially those subjects where many students concur that First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is enough and no other books are needed. You don't want to study entire volumes of textbooks, but you may wish to have them available to clarify points you don't remember or understand.

3. It is usually not terribly expensive to ship books to yourself using MEDIA RATE. It takes 1 - 2 months for crates of books to travel by sea, but it is relatively inexpensive to ship large quantities of books this way.