For an IMG, the absolute total journey including exams, required certifications, study materials, clinical experience, and residency applications – typically ranges between $20,000 and $30,000 an average of $25,000.
The brief break up for your clear understanding is as below :-
- USMLE steps 1-2-3 exam fees ~ $3000.
- USMLE Preparation material ~ $2500.
- ECFMG Certification Fees ~ $2500.
- USCE for 3 months rotations @ 2000-2500$ per month/rotation ~ $6500.
- TRAVEL & LIVING EXPENSES for USCE for 3 months rotations ~ $4500.
- ERAS & NRMP FEES for 150 programs ~ $4000.
MINIMUM COST ~ $25,000. That is roughly 25 lakh Indian rupees or 75 lakh Pakistani rupees.
EMBARK ON THIS JOURNEY, ONLY IF:-
A. You are capable to borrow or raise above money over a 1 to 2 year period.
B. You are highly interested, motivated and zealous of succeeding 100 percent.
C. You are ready to put in dedicated 10-12 hours minimum per day for 4 months for Step 1 and 4-6 months for step 2.
D. There is no 100 percent guarantee of anything in life, same holds through for success here. You should be able to digest this loss in the worst case scenario. But, if you succeed the rewards are phenomenal.
NOW WHAT ARE THE REWARDS OF A SUCCESSFUL MATCH IN THE ABOVE JOURNEY?
1. You have matched successfully into a residency program and have embarked on the journey to become a Physician in US fulfilling a lifelong dream of yours.
2. You start earning from day one as a Resident. You earn in US dollars and your annual salary is around US$80,000/year, that is about US$7000 a month. Which is about seven lakhs of Indian rupees and about 21 lakhs of Pakistani rupees per month.
3. So logically, your total Investment of 25 lakhs on the whole journey can essentially be paid off within four months of the salary. And for the rest of residency you will be saving the money.
And that is not the end of it. The biggest reward is when you become an attending Physician and your salary becomes a quarter million dollars a year that is 2.5 crores of Indian rupees or 7.5 crores of Pakistani rupees per year and you are treating patients and doing what you loved to do.
Now tell us was the journey worth the Investment ?? And was the reward good enough?
We can help you achieve all the above in different stages at different times.
WhatsApp us at 224-636-2867 to discuss and learn more OR email us at matchusresidency@gmail.com
