Applying to a medical school in the United States is a very complex procedure. This is true for American students, and it is even more relevant for Indian students. Not only are the applications sometimes challenging to understand, but there is also the need to ensure all of your coursework is approved and meets the criteria of the medical colleges in the USA.
To make this more frustrating, each of the medical colleges in the USA will have a slightly different application process. Most of the continental medical colleges are extremely cost prohibitive for international students, but those in the West Indies are often a very good option to consider for serious students.
For students in India with a wish to attend a medical school in the United States, there are a few very important factors to consider.
Work With Medical Education Consultants
When students first determine they are interested in attending one of the medical colleges in the USA, meet with a medical education consultant as early as possible. These experts have experience in the application process, the requirements for acceptance to the school as well as information about financial costs.
This will allow the student and the family to begin planning early. As some of these colleges offer both the pre-medical and clinical science phase, students can complete their full course of study in five years, but there are application requirements that have to be met.
Continue Seeking Assistance
Ideally, work with educational consultants that specialize in preparing students for medical school. This gives the students the counseling support and the specific knowledge of the application process as well as the academic and social changes that will occur once the student is accepted and goes abroad.
These services may also provide support for the parents, helping to coordinate visits, to arrange for the family to attend graduation ceremonies and to address concerns and questions throughout the student’s time abroad.
Renaissance Education provides education consultancy specifically for students wanting to attend medical colleges in the USA.
