Study in India to become certified US Physician

[Asclepios]

hello people,

I want to pursue a career in medicine and hence have been searching for various options. A friend of mine told me about this association between Kasturba Medical college Manipal, India and the American University of Antigua. Basically a student can partially study in Manipal and partially in Antigua. The student can then appear for his USMLE exams which are basically the gateway to becoming a US physician. Hope this info was useful.

For more one can google "american university of antigua" or " Kasturba Medical College International Center"

[Suvash]

Thats great news. But if we have to get USMLE even after studying at the university of Antigua, then what's really the difference studying there and here? After all we all have to take USMLE.

[Asclepios]

One of the major benefits is that one can do his residency in US hospitals. Another is the cost. The cost of a Caribbean medical education is a fraction of the cost of U.S. medical schools. The primary purpose is teaching, including providing research opportunities for students; thus tuition can be held to a reasonable level, as opposed to U.S. medical schools where tuition underwrites a significant overhead expense that does not necessarily benefit the student.