Exposing All USMLE Myths: Busting the Lies About USMLE

If you're a medical student or graduate, you've probably heard a lot of rumors and myths about the USMLE. Are you wondering which ones are true and which are just lies? In this eye-opening video, we're going to debunk all the myths about the USMLE and reveal the truth. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to uncover the truth about the USMLE. Watch till the end for some surprising revelations!
TIMELINE
0:00 Ultimate Myth Bust
00:27 Myth 1
03:00 Myth 2
04:55 Myth 3
06:06 Myth 4
07:21 Myth 5
08:29 Myth 6
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[@manjimaa.g_]

You make the process so easygoing and fun!! Thanks 😊👍

[@husnainahmed6716]

Thank you very much for clarifying some misconceptions, your videos are very helpful

[@saimohithramdas]

superb video, very informative, keep more of these type of videos coming ❤, cheers!!

[@vikramsharma890]

Thankyou Doc for sharing so useful content. And thanks for helping upcoming IMG'S and applicants.😊😊

[@attibarizwan8994]

Thanks a lot. Your videos always bring motivation . Now I need a detailed video on grading of specialties , like in which more people are applying more and in which are less competents . And another detailed video on list of Universities in which we can apply .

[@LetsBeHealthy_]

Thank you Dr. Manik for debunking the myths. it's a great helpful video for young aspirants. amazing content by you. keep up the good work and All the Best..!!

[@MadAboutMedicine]

So true! Also, I can see that progress😮💪🏼🏋️‍♀️

[@shahzaibahmed6616]

An amazing video. Thank you !

[@darshan11701]

Thanks for the knowledge doc! Please make a video on how to build good network as Indian medical student

[@silverscut]

Thank you for the amazing content bro :) hope one day i will come to practice medicine in usa

[@eshwarburra8205]

Great video Manik. can you also make a detailed video on step 3.

[@mohamedzaed-1213]

Dr manik thanks for your helpful information for us .

[@Shadmanafd]

Keep up the best work work brother ❤❤❤❤

[@atharvaphatak5681]

Plz make a video on networking. How can we improve that? Should we e-mail the professors,or ask them for a pre interview lunch session,etc .

[@sheikh2044]

Hi that was one great explanation, can u also make a video on guidance regarding how to build up networking

[@dr.maazasif5424]

Informative. Thanks alot.

[@hemalchowdhury1715]

Its very helpful brother ❤

[@shrutikumari5684]

Love you manik. You are super awesome.

[@DrSlash-cb5sc]

Very well explained 👍

[@angelmed6246]

Thank you for this! You mentioned electives and I’m curious if residency programs can see your 4th year electives after you send the application/before the interview? I keep seeing conflicting responses to this

[@razmiashahidi7337]

Thanks a lot. Can you give some information about obestetrics and gynecology branch too?

[@truthteller2711]

Hey manik can you pls make a video about how do IMGs do research on which programs to shadow/ do elective snd which ones they should apply to and how to assess quality of them beforehand thanks 🙏

[@gayatridarbha5044]

Thank you Manik …😊🌺🌸🌹

[@sunitgupta4369]

Excellent information.

[@saibharath4933]

Good stuff brother. Your videos are very informative and helpful as always. Just a minor correction. It's Johns Hopkins and not John Hopkins*

[@akandemicheal6876]

Thanks for the helpful information, doc. Please, I would like to know how competitive Emergency Medicine is for IMGS. Thank you!

[@kunal6014]

Everything was well said and favourable for me 🤞 but the one thing in last that is networking was more like a hindrance in everyone's journey....How come someone have networks if there is no one in USA of theirs ????

[@mattpeter5902]

Well, I've taken the exams for the 4th time now and still didn't succeed, i wonder how those who succeeded did it. 😥💔

[@marymathews2741]

Took my usmle step 1 test last week and passed with 280 questions on my first try!! Huge Thanks to Mis ELISABETH HELEN, she is a game changer 😊✨

[@lorientheresa4844]

USMLE test is really frustrating, I can't believe I failed again after studying so much. 🤦‍♂️💔😭

[@mariagloria4619]

@@lorientheresa4844 I'm sorry about your plight my friend but i was once in your shoes before i was recommended to Mrs ELISABETH HELEN and that's how i passed My USMLE exam

[@lisa337]

Really, you'll know her Too? I even thought I was the only one she has helped walk through the fears and falls of usmle Exam, Mrs ELISABETH has brought me out of the trenches and to a better living, I encourage repeat test taker to work with her.

[@malihariaz3535]

I really like your videos. so comprehensive, to the point. Thankyou so much for clearing out all these myths, much needed!

[@docterzeeshan]

Very Nicely explained the matter. I have another myth to ask about. That is , if some IMG is old graduate like year 2008/2009 , have done his fellowship PostGrad training in their home country ( Internal Medicine + Cardiology) ,is it worth it, to go for USMLE ,to persue his chances to residency in Internal Medicine and then to Cardiology depending upon his Clinical experience + Research work. Kindly enlight this myth... What are the chances on this gamble ? Is really worth it for the time/ money / career ?

[@GurmeharKaur-gj5tj]

Really helpful

[@user-fv4bq9ti6z]

Hey really informative video. Could you throw some light on how is OBGY residency in USA compared to India?

[@Dr.Muttahirkhattak]

Please make a separate video on networking platforms for IMGs..

[@namamimathur3909]

Can u make a video about doing usmle after indian pg ... and also about how to go about networking and connecting with people

[@Sc4r]

thank you for all your videos , they are very informative. Can yoiu also tell us if its worth for a 10 year old img to start hiis usmle journey .

[@bariscancakir]

Thanks a lot for the video. I have a question, and I'd really like to see your answer. I've just come across the recent NRMP match data. The data suggests an increased demand among MDs and DOs applying for psych but IMGs applying for psych has decreased by almost 30% over the years. What might be the reason for IMGs to choose psychiatry less and less over the years?

[@dovazel]

thank you for your video, I know this might be off topic but I wanted to ask, as an IMG is it required from us to register to AAMC and if yes when we do that and what is the benefit?

[@jagdipmadaandr]

Best channel

[@endovier6324]

Can you elaborate more about the research experience needed and how to get it?, if I do research in my country is irrelevant?

[@sabahatiftikhar9547]

Hey manik thankyou for updating us. I have a question. I wanted to ask you as an IMG with green card holder what should i have now decided to give usmle but i am an a grad of 2017. I don't have research or US experience as well. If i want to match in residency please tell me how many research or internship i need minimum to match for psychiatry. I live in florida

[@manekatau972]

Thank u sir for this enlightenment.But I want to get something straight,must this research experience be in the UNited state? Can doing it in places like canada also be equally useful?.Likewise,can electives in canada be at per with that done in the US

[@syedashanzehfatima4813]

Can you suggest of any good research program or can you make a video on how to do research which is accepted in usa??

[@Mediocre_medic_]

Hey thanks for the video How hard is to match into anaesthesiology for an Indian medical graduate?? Please reply

[@hanagetahun5112]

I would like to thank you very much for your kind support. I am a former IMG with the 2013 YOG, so pls tell me what strategies I should follow and how much luck I could have to match.

[@anshkalra3910]

How much does doctors want in India?

[@abdullahsaif6315]

Do you consider psychiatry as a competent speciality or it fall in the category of internal medicine paeds family med!? I'm planning for 24' psychiatry match. Second question is, someone with one usce and one research stand a chance in first match cycle of matching?

[@team_clay_jenson]

Can u show your cv? You can hide vulnerable things...or create a sample CV for us..? It would be very hopeful

[@Eman11688]

Hi Dr. Manik I am Indian and have completed my 10+2 science with PCB and completed my bachelors degree in psychology from India itself. I am keen on attempting to apply to med school in USA directly. However , with my foreign bachelors , it would be difficult for AMCAS to recognise it. How should I go ahead with this without needing to complete another 4 years of pre med? Could you suggest several pathways? A response would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@saralkumar6754]

Dr manik i am a student in 2nd year of med school Gambat medical college pakistan and i am looking forward to USMLE , please Guide me by making a video how to do research, what are the basic steps and how to select topic of research. Thank you :)

[@syedusman8133]

Does YOG matters? Is it very important? Any chance for those who have done internal medical training in UK but wants to apply for USMLE but yog is more than 8 years.

[@niharkothari7291]

What is the appropriate time for starting research also what are the opportunities available in India ??

[@theorangecandle]

Could you please explain about how important year of graduation is? Is it too late for me to start now. I graduated in 2021, would be maybe 2026 if I start now

[@ghaidaahmed1493]

Give us examples of organizations that we could join to increase our network.

[@vishakhabotre2643]

Can you please make video on networking??

[@strawhatfluffy3480]

Are research experiences in india of any value? Are they atleast better than nothing? Because i have spent the past year doing 2 research publications and 3-4 paper presentations. Do any of these matter?

[@gayatrinemani7174]

Hi how much research is needed to match into anesthesia?

[@azmeelmohammed3802]

Please make a video on networking

[@waqasahmad2107]

Hello sir plz answer my question ! If I am graduated from medical university in Afghanistan can I appear in USMLE plab ,and the university is ecfmg recognized and can you guide about wfme .

[@awaiskhan293]

What is ratio for non us img to match in internal medicine?

[@shamalam3811]

Amazing advice, like usual. Thank you! P.S. don't go so hard on the accent most of your viewers are still from India😂 Jk lol

[@dsc9208]

Is cadio surgery cosidered competitive or not?

[@skKhan-jw8lt]

Hi manik... can you plz tell if taking usmle is a good idea for a person like me who is a graduate of 2017 and is also doing residency in home country. I want to mention that i do not have enough links in usa ....how is ground reality for someone like me?

[@emmnasr8989]

Advice for networking. How do we make networks?

[@indreshyadav3620]

How do u prepare for USMLE? and from which year of MBBS?

[@RitambharaSingh-ll7hy]

Hello sir can you tell us about how much tution fees we have to pay for residency in usa

[@bhargavpatel4535]

we are ready for 3 years rural service after completing internal medicine residency on J 1 visa , My Question : Is J 1 waiver always given if we want or it is hardly given ? ( home country is India )

[@xdzr]

Sir how much time will it take to get verified by wfme ??as India applied for wfme accreditation in 2022.... please reply 🙏

[@youtubeuser2587]

Please someone help me get an answer. If i fill the form186 and pay for it, that means i have to take the step exam in 6 months?

[@lalitsharma7458]

One myth also i wanted to be clarified plz What about OLD IMG's? I mean if somebody apply for usmle in his/her age 40's and then go far till matching then what are the chances to get into residency programs for that guy??

[@agangwar220]

U have given your step 1 in which year of college??? Or after internship

[@areejfatima1787]

Please mention the organizations that could be useful

[@dr.raihanapraweenhaque815]

What is the chance of matching into ob/gynae

[@ummhabibaferdaushi7960]

What about cardiology?

[@aanavimalik2110]

I cant watch the video with all that never ending hand movement omfg

[@Natsu19981]

Which speciality did you match in ?

[@HalimaSadia-yx2jf]

Hey, do I need a visa to apply for residency?

[@Manuel78]

Are you tutor for psiquiatry usmle step 2 CK ?

[@adeenkhan8289]

I’m in first year mbbs what should i do for USMLE

[@devyanipoman5534]

Hey! Just wondering what LORs do you think are better, from clinical associate professors or medical education director? Thank you!

[@amishachaudhary7652]

Hello manik sir... Can u tell me where to do this research and electives work from???

[@skgsiddharthmithra4222]

Yessss i also wantbto know how to get research spot for people who are in not in aiims and mamc

[@amishachaudhary7652]

@@skgsiddharthmithra4222 😂😂don't worry... Not only aiims and mamc people do this..!

[@skgsiddharthmithra4222]

@@amishachaudhary7652 but still is there even any way i mean if your college is never heard by them it makes it much harder networking is the most powerful tool amongst all as he said i think thats why these two colleges themselves filter the applicants in the first place

[@gknkrnkjgjugjrgjrng]

@@skgsiddharthmithra4222 your real name is Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski

[@skgsiddharthmithra4222]

@@gknkrnkjgjugjrgjrng what are you saying bruh can you answer my previous questionnnn?????

[@shikhagarg7973]

@ manik, can u pls make a video on OBG specilaity for an IMG who has worked in india for 12 years and wants to write usmle at junction of 40 years of age. will they get obg ?

[@yashrajdixit4412]

May I know why you want to move out, you have years of experience and with that you can earn highly in india itself.

[@fc027bonthalakasiyogeswara5]

Would u place Psych in the competitive side or the non-competitive side

[@manikmadaan]

it's in the middle. it's no longer counted as an img friendly branch which it used to be

[@vikramsharma890]

What about Radio and derma??

[@user-ph4nc8yp7f]

Good day for everyone) could you to tell me about anaesthesiology residency? Is it high competitive speciality or not ? Maybe u know someone who get residency in anaesthesiology? Thanks everyone for your answers )

[@gknkrnkjgjugjrgjrng]

obviously it's competitive

[@keshavsandilya3450]

Sir how can I appear in usmle if I start mbbs after 2k24

[@yousifmq]

3:30, that is not true, this is NOT what makes it harder What makes it impossible is that international students do not have the priority in applying to residency programs The priority is usually to local graduates, and only after they are done, IMGs get the leftovers

[@0doublezero0]

Correct. The person in the video doesn't realize there are filters that can be made to filter out IMGs. It isn't just that app wasn't good enough, its also the fact that the IMG status affects your eligibility as well.

[@doctorbro7231]

Please post one research paper

[@shreyashnarade7566]

❤

[@mask4105]

Does a foreign research count?

[@Gamingzone-2025]

Is psychiatriy competitive?

[@andresmartinez9043]

excuse me Manik im not meaning to be rude, but how old is you?

[@Vishwanath.15]

Hello Sir Can a student in his 3rd yr of MBBS take up the USMLE STEP 1 exam?

[@manikmadaan]

yes

[@falgunibhatt1493]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@cindyyang]

1)Can i ask if it is only useful to do research in the field you want to apply in? Currently a medical student and I’m still not sure which field I want to specialize in. So not sure what research I should do at this moment. 2)how to apply for good research programs? What do they look at?(your research in med school?)

[@rupalsaini2209]

Doc 20000US$in 2yrs is still a lot of money for alot of students.....so thats not a MYTHhh!!

[@alibintariq8509]

Is Cardiology competitive?

[@manikmadaan]

yes

[@yasirhussain1646]

will NATIONAL MEDICAL COMMISSION (india) get WFME recognition

[@ryk2131]

Networking? I have no one in us

[@user-wg5vf6go1y]

Sir is there racism in U S ....cause i am an brown skinned Indian....😢

[@ryk2131]

Such a long process

[@humamkhan1012]

bro psychiatry is even less competitive than IM but I understand why you did not mention it.

[@Tarunaiimsdelhi]

In usa IS CARDIAC SURGEON IS BEST... SALARY???? HOW MUCH WILL GET SALARY CARDIAC THORACIC SURGEON????

[@ryk2131]

I think if your goal is settling in USA be engineer then....instead of dr 😂