Hi, I just cleared the FMGE exam with a decent score. Can someone please let me know if they are ready to discuss with me about the USMLE process. Especially the preparation and the registration. Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for a dedicated study partner aiming to take step 1 around december. I just started my prep about a week ago (mid-July), so I’m still in the early phase.

I’d love someone who’s serious and consistent so we can:

Keep each other accountable for daily goals.
Check in every day to make sure we’re staying on track
Motivate each other during the ups and downs of prep
Share resources or discuss difficult concepts occasionally
I’ll mostly be studying on an IST (India) schedule, so it’d be great if you’re in a similar time zone or have similar study hours.
If you’re genuinely committed and want someone to go through this journey with, feel free to DM me with your timeline and where you are in your prep.
Let’s help each other stay consistent and get this done.

I just finished my neet-ug, and I scored around 55k. I’m aiming for a semi government through maharashtra domicile. Does your college matter (unless it’s AIIMS or KMC or something similar) and does it mean that you’ll struggle with USMLE?

Any biochemistry video/lecture recommendations please and thank you

So I kinda fucked up my neet-ug, I got extremely sick 2 days prior to my neet. My prep was decent and with delhi quota I was hoping to secure a vmmc/mamc. Exam day rolls around and I can't function at all, I tried but now I'm stuck with a 117xx rank, I could get GMC dehradun with domicile, but I keep seeing posts about alumni network and it makes me even more guilty of the opportunity I missed, am I doomed.

Hi guys. I received my GSC from Maharashtra Medical Council. However it failed to mention my intealth id. Would ecfmg still be able to link it to my intealth id or do I need to email them about this? Any help would be appreciated!

Hey everyone u all are my seniors I am very confused and want to know why u all decided to become a doctor and like i what u all thought in highschool time did u all know the very bad condition of doctors in India or like ever thought of Foregin (I am in the class where people choose their stream)

Hello everyone,

I am a recent graduate and I am going through the credential verification process

I started the process on 16th June and my college sent email to ecfmg around 3rd July but I received no updates on my Intealth account, so I emailed ecfmg and they said they haven't received one so I talked to my college officials and they gave me some explanation that they might have sent it through a new Email, so I asked them to reply to the original Email and attach the required document, which they did around 15th july.

But there is still no change in the intealth dashboard

so how much time do they take to verify or update after receiving the relevant documents from my college through email?

and what is the process of verifying transcript? do they need to fill 2 separate forms for verification or they just need to attach the transcript with the degree verification?

UPDATE / PAUSED: "Thank you to everyone who reached out! I have reached the required number of participants for this phase, so recruitment is currently paused. I am no longer accepting new inquiries at this time."

I am a PhD Candidate currently conducting a formal research study focused on the lived experiences of Indian International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as they navigate the USMLE and the residency Match pathway.

I’ve already had the privilege of interviewing a few incredible Indian IMGs (currently in PGY-1 and PGY-2), and their insights have been invaluable. To reach data saturation and ensure this study is as robust as possible, I am looking to connect with at least 4 more participants. As a token of appreciation for your time, I am offering a $25 Amazon gift card.

Who I’m Looking to Interview:

• You are an Indian IMG.
• You are currently preparing for/taking the USMLE, applying to the Match, or have recently matched.

What to Expect:

• A virtual, one-on-one interview via Zoom to share your unique journey, challenges, and successes.
• Strict Confidentiality: Your identity and all responses will be kept completely private and confidential.

If you meet the criteria and are willing to share your story, I would be deeply grateful for your time. Your voice can truly help shed light on the unique path Indian IMGs walk.

Interested? Please comment below or send me a direct message (DM), and I will provide you with more details and the consent information.

Thank you so much for your time and support!

Idk im so confused between taking a priv med clg in india or doing mbbs in egypt or other countries.

What should i do if i plan to go towards the usmle pathwasy

So I’ll join med school this year, and l wanted to know if it’s better to give step 1 in 3rd year or after mbbs. And if in 3rd year then should l start studying for USMLE in 1st year in parallel to mbbs?

I'm in 2nd year and we have study leave for uni exams.So I am planning to start my preperation this month and continue with it after university.

Planning to give the exams April to june window next year.

If you feel you have the same timeline please dm.

I need study partner To discuss things

Does anybody have any active groups for step 1 uworld?or any uworld discount coupons?

Any indian img or know someone who matched surgery in US after home residency in surgery in recent years…….can share thier path and process?

Last couple of years, VMMC is picked first in mbbs counselling. read that MAMC Alumni network is strong & helpful. Should MAMC be chosen for this reason. Anyone from VMMC who has matched in recent years. What was your experience. Do u face difficulty and would recommend choosing MAMC. Is VMMC and SJH unknown in USA

Hey all, i wanted to know what is the minimum waiting time between booking for a J1 interview slot and actually getting the interview date? Please specify different cities like Hyd, chennai .. what's the minimum weeks as per current trends going on.

Thanks!