How international students become US doctors

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How international students become US doctors

How international students become US doctors

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Most international students searching "MBBS in USA" are surprised to learn the US doesn't actually award that degree. This episode from MBBSinAmerica.com walks through the real pathway to becoming a licensed US doctor, a bachelor's degree first, then the MCAT, four years of MD or DO school, the USMLE exams, the residency Match, and finally state licensure. We also cover how a Caribbean MD compares to a US MD for the Match, why ECFMG certification matters for international medical graduates, and how the F-1 student visa process shifts to J-1 or H-1B sponsorship once residency starts.