USMLE score required for prominent Universities in the States (field of interest: Epidemiology)

[ArGyf]

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Hello,

I'm a Meds School freshman in Europe (Greece) and have been thinking for a while now to take on an academic career. Given that I have an interest in Epidemiology research, and since there is no significant progress in my country with regards to that field, I'm thinking about applying to a foreign university with more research opportunities. The US, of course, is the first that comes to my mind. Nevertheless, a similar alternative in Europe would also interest me (in Germany or the UK, for example). So I would like to ask the community what is the average USMLE score required to apply to a respected university abroad (US, UK, Germany - starting from universities like Hopkins, for example, or Ivy League in general). Is there any other examination I should look into? I'm especially interested in Epidemiology research, so I think I should mention that in the thread - and also that I'm in year 0 in Medicine School of Athens, so I'm considering taking USMLE step 1 around year 2 of my studies.
Any other suggestions, of course, would be very much appreciated.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Epidemiology is not really a medical field. It's a subset of public health. Research doesn't require a USMLE score either. Only thing you need is to be accepted at a lab. My suggestion is to investigate labs that you would like to work in. Directly e-mail those labs and express interest in doing research at their lab. If one agrees, that is all that's needed. There's no formal application process because you aren't a degree seeking student or taking courses for grades.