How can you become a doctor in America, what is the admission process? Know how much is the salary

How to become a doctor in the US: America is known worldwide for its top education. Here the best education is provided in fields like engineering, science, technology. However, very few people know that medical education is also provided in America. It is a different matter that most of the students studying here are Americans. However, gradually foreign students are also coming to America to study medicine. The main reason for this is the salary of the doctors.
The medical education in America is completely different from the MBBS education in India. The pattern here is completely different from the Indian one. In such a situation, let us know how an Indian student can become a doctor by studying medicine in America. Which exams will have to be given for this. Also, let us know what is the average salary of a doctor in America.

How can Indian students become doctors in America?

Completion of 10+2 studies: To study medicine in America, Indian students have to complete 10+2 studies, that too with subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The student must have at least 60% marks. However, many American medical colleges do not consider the subjects studied by the students during 10+2 or equivalent studies during admission. Here, for admission in medical college, one has to complete a pre-medical program.

4 Year Pre-Medical Programme: In India, one gets admission in MBBS immediately after completing 10+2. But this is not the case in America. Here, before getting admission in a medical college, students have to obtain a four-year bachelor’s degree. However, it is not necessary in which subject the bachelor’s degree should be. But without this, one does not get admission in a medical college. But it is better that students obtain a degree in subjects like Natural Sciences, Biology and Chemistry.

MCAT Exam: After graduation, students have to take the ‘Medical College Admission Test’ i.e. MCAT for admission to medical college in America. MCAT is a computer-based exam, which is necessary for admission. During admission, the student’s academic record as well as his/her MCAT score is also considered. MCAT has four sections, which include Physical Science, Biological Science, Verbal Reasoning and Writing Sample sections.

Admission to Medical School: After admission to a medical college, students have to study for four years. A common misconception among Indian students wishing to study a medical degree in the US is that medical schools in the US award the MBBS degree, which is not the case. Medical schools in the US award undergraduate M.D. (Medical Doctor) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) degrees.

One has to study for four years in a medical college. The first two years are spent in studying the theory of different medical subjects. During this time, studies are done only in the classroom and sometimes labs are taken. In the last two years, students have to do clinical internship in hospitals, where students learn to treat patients in a practical way under the supervision of senior doctors. In this way, after studying for four years, they get a degree.

Completion of the Residency Program: After completing an undergraduate medical program at a medical college, students have to complete a residency program. Depending on the specialization chosen, a residency program can last between 3 and 7 years. Practical skills are taught during the residency program. What kind of patient to examine and how to prepare a medical history are all taught during the residency program.

Obtaining a Medical License: Completing a medical degree is not enough for medical students to start their medical practice in the US. In all US states, medical graduates have to obtain a license to practice. After completing the residency program, students have to clear an exam called USMLE-3. USMLE-1 and USMLE-2 exams are completed during studies in medical college. USMLE-3 is the last exam, after passing which one gets a license.

What is the salary of a doctor in America?

The salary of a doctor in the US depends on location, specialization, experience, etc. The highest paying field among doctors is plastic surgery, cardiology or orthopedic surgery. The average annual salary of a doctor in the US is around Rs 1.4 crore.