The SHOCKING TRUTH About USMLE: What No One Will Tell You !

[@manikmadaan]

Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, be sure to hit that subscribe button like it owes you money 😂. And if you have any brilliant ideas for what I should do next, drop them in the comments like they're hot. See you in the next one!

[@Lightofgood972]

Brother, you said something H visa about 11 years, I didn't get it can you explain!

[@nasan8003]

Hey Manik! just out of curiosity how old are you? you look young af lol

[@dr.physics6694]

Hi manik! I am just curious why you picked psychiatry while having a step 1 score 260+ and step 2 score 270+

[@Salmonellatyphi]

Is he the jehadi pakistani

[@Zinakhan2024]

Your channel is the best out there for US IMGs. So honest and open. Thank you for this vlog. 🙏🏾

[@drvenkateshsomu337]

Hi Manik I am JR 3 resident in India I feel the same It is difficult to leave India because of the culture, friends, family and freedom

[@nnanyelugoanekwe218]

This is all I need to be motivated. I will be back here after smashing step 1.

[@onaolapolawal4952]

How's the prep going?

[@nnanyelugoanekwe218]

@@onaolapolawal4952 I am on it bro!

[@onaolapolawal4952]

@@nnanyelugoanekwe218 great! You in Nigeria too?

[@nnanyelugoanekwe218]

@@onaolapolawal4952 I dey UK bro. Left Naija a year ago.

[@onaolapolawal4952]

@@nnanyelugoanekwe218 cool for you bro. Is it true one would need $20,000 for the exams? Cos I just calculated the whole fees for the exams and it's just barely $5,000. I don't know where this guy is pulling his figures from, maybe his ass...

[@tangongcaleb2887]

😍😍....you just energized me to study hard for my USMLE step 1!

[@mayankgautam9383]

currently preparing for neet sir and ur videos gives me a hope that yes i can have my dream life. thnkuuuu so much sir

[@Baraa.K.Mohammad]

7:50 That was a close call, lol... Great video as always Manik... I like your videos so much for the fact that you are one of the few IMGs (and even in general) who radiates genuine vibes. I actually enjoy these videos so much, every time I watch them I get immensely motivated to continue working hard for this dream. Keep it real brother!

[@stephenmc8271]

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

[@lorientheresa4844]

I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that l've not lost hope.

[@benjaminfranklin4631]

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

[@marykings2894]

Really!!??.you also know about her too😳😱Seriously I thought am the only that know about her😊☺️

[@marymathews2741]

After using first aid twice and failing, I never knew i could ever pass the Exam anymore but today I am very happy, I just passed my test on my third attempt with a great help for MRS CATHERINA ALISON

[@rbfnrbfn8777]

That was so well expalined and straight from the heart

[@sumayamustafa2365]

The whole process is UK or the US is truly dependent on your personality as he said, in oriental countries we consider the high rank and how much exams we did and passed, while in developed countries it is completely different process, you pass the exams but then you face other challenges you never considered.

[@derick5602]

I’ve never regretted subscribing to your channel. Your honesty is something else and it keeps me motivated🙌🏼

[@asad-kc8zf]

Well you have to go through the grind. Being an American trained physician opens up the whole world for you. Also in this day of social media you guys should well informed about the whole process. Main thing is to get your immigration status in order. Once in the US it’s not that difficult as there is severe shortage of physicians and other health care providers. But you have to work your ass off. Good luck.

[@harshitahooda4313]

Amazing insight again. Thank you for taking the time to craft such in depth and honest videos for us.

[@33asjidali58]

plz keep on making videos on regular basis atlest fortnightly it boosts our energy and motivates us the way u explain things..

[@mihiryoutube2606]

Perfect Video, Manik Sir, I was totally exactly searching for it!

[@dr.soufianeabdouh2991]

Thank you dear colleague Manik, I follow you from Morocco I know it's quite challenging because i'm putting my energy in that leap of faith too...but it's worth it ! Your video reassured me Thanks again !

[@mono7891]

Jionda reh Puttar ---- I really liked the way you talk and present things. I want to congratulate your parents who have instilled such high values, good ethics unto you. You will go far. R E S P E C T

[@anandsvkasd]

Hi, I’m an orthopaedic consultant working in India for the last 15 + years and consider myself to be very competitive. My academic background is also not bad considering my All India PG entrance rank of 9, post graduate training in one of the best institutions like MAMC, Delhi. Now that I have done enough work in my home country, I wish to work in the US, I had a short stint in the UK too which I didn’t enjoy much apart from the training , honestly …….. I donno if my American dream would be considered unrealistic ……. What are my chances of landing an Orthopedic residency in the US considering I’m already 43 yrs old? Kudos to your channel. I really enjoyed watching those videos you uploaded. Keep going brother…..

[@risimanu]

Thank you for this video , I am looking forward to applying in psychiatry n needed an insider info . This makes me more hopeful. I hope you keep giving us these video and inspiring as always

[@RDMSHOW-ob3nd]

Tere Naam hairstyle rocking in USA

[@tessa3727]

🤣🤣🤣ya bro

[@aryanhassan4659]

🤣😛

[@freeriderfact793]

​@@aryanhassan4659 Kanye West is waiting for uh 💀

[@piyushsoni05]

😂

[@zoyamufti833]

I agree the most important aspect is a green card.. The cultural aspect is a big thing as well because when you come to another country,it automatically means you need or rather should be able to welcome their culture which is at times difficult. Social isolation is a painful process. Hope you succeed ahead,thanks for the video.

[@misterBeastx2x]

This channel is really worth subscribing too.. Thank you Manik for making these videos

[@muzafferozturk8950]

Thank you so much for sharing dear doctor 🙏

[@realzhella6817]

Dude you're such an inspiration man 🙌....but at the same time everytime I watch your videos I feel nervous and anxious that I won't make it. I just seem so lazy and non committed compared to people like you.

[@Maxvershtanger]

Same bro, but don’t let yourself down, it’s a tough tough fight/road but we will regret it if we don’t give our best and try

[@hidaayahjimoh-abdulghaffaa7012]

Glad to hear you're pursuing residency in psychiatry. Could you shed more light specifically on how to get into residency in psychiatry in the U.S.?

[@jyotidave488]

The bullying part is so true.

[@RoliChauhanOfficial]

I agree! I still get traumatized by the flashbacks of what all I went through in that bullying !! It makes me doubt if I want to do residency and put myself in that kind of bullying cage again !!

[@deepthi6996]

Thank you for the clarity!

[@Sanayakhan-qs5bx]

Very Informative video thank you so much for sharing the information

[@Maryam_195]

Thanks for the video♥️♥️

[@alexwyler4570]

The nurses and the certified assistants work the floors too and they work the hardest but they do not get free food. Certified Nursing Assistants are not paid a living wage.

[@khalidhossain3855]

Hi Manik, thank you for your video. I noticed that your perspective is very limited based on your description - most probably because you've only been in residency for a short time, and because you are in a Psychiatry residency which is DRASTICALLY different in nature to other types of residency programs; most IMG's go into Internal Medicine or something similar, where culture is VERY different. You are working very easy hours, and it sounds like your hospital program is nice to it's residents, where people respect you. This is NOT typical in most programs in the US. They work residents VERY hard, and especially the first few years, in medicine/surgery they are not treated well. Salary is also very variable based on what you are doing, and where. Most Psychiatrists are making 200 - 250k a year in the US, unless they are open to working in very random rural settings where there is a shortage of physicians, where they would have to compromise on their lifestyle/diversity experience, as they tend to be in places where a significant majority of patients are not multi-cultured, and so things like food options, etc would be tough. Just some observations, I hope you can consider these things as you go along your journey, and keep this perspective in mind. While some people will tell you that they are offered 450k, etc, they are far and few in between, and people like to give misleading numbers.

[@karaikalcampus4569]

It would still be much better than what one would face in their home country.

[@favourajao8185]

​@@karaikalcampus4569 far far better than Nigeria, I can tell you that for free.

[@Baraa.K.Mohammad]

Thanks for this comment, I didn't know about much of what you were addressing, but I think that given the fact that Manik was fortunate to secure a University-based program residency it made things much better especially with regards to how residents are treated.... I guess when it comes to living in rural settings and the way you depicted it.. you may not believe it... but my dream is actually to work in such a place. I don't necessarily "dislike" diversity and multiculturalism per se, as a matter of fact it would be hypocritical to have negative attitude towards these themes & at the same time go around trying to get Matched in a place that was established and built by people who respect and adhere to these principles, so I'm all for diversity and multiculturalism, but I'd rather settle down in a rural place where I'm much more likely to be surrounded by people who have a sense of unison and harmony. What I mean is that if an IMG decides to chose such places it might be that he/she actually never had these things in mind in the firs place (I know you are not stigmatizing this choice or anything but believe me some do!) and he/she chose it because it feels more chill and suitable for his/her personality and preferences. I'd rather live in a rural area than in NY or any big city in Cali or Texas... and this is coming from someone who is a Syrian, born and raised in Saudi Arabia, went to medcschool in Sudan and now living Turkey (I've literally lived in 3 continents)...

[@manikmadaan]

Hey ! Thank you for such a detailed response. While I completely understand your point of view, thank you for sharing it

[@khalidhossain3855]

@@manikmadaan congratulations on securing your position, and thank you truly for helping the IMG's who strive to come to the US to study. Your work is very valuable, as there are very few individuals who go out of their way to share their experiences and provide guidance on these matters. I figured I would comment since I am very familiar with many programs and IMG residents, and it sounds like your experience is unique/extra-ordinary, as you are in a top tier program in a relatively relaxed specialty. This tends to not be the case for the majority of students who come to the US, who go into medicine or surgery, and they are worked very hard, over 100+ hours/week, and have very little guidance once they get here with regards to how to navigate everything. There is a huge learning curve, and the first year or two are truly very difficult.

[@iqrasaddique7596]

Thank you so much for this original and special content. Love you from Pakistan.

[@mukanivasini7403]

Very informative Thanks!

[@Ахмед136]

I'm going to do step1 exam june 2025 and u have motivated me too much thank you

[@krienbergproductions8844]

good job ! never give up =)

[@VickyKumar-hh5cb]

superb Explanation of US training and system and visa. One thing to add for J1 2 year home rule. There are multiple types of waivers available to apply for J1 , two year home rule. 1. Prosecution, 2 Hardship, 3 HHS waiver, 4 Conard, 5 Delta regional, some others

[@treshwork]

Manik keep making vlogs, we miss that thing.

[@asv1696]

Just AWESOME ! Dr.Manik

[@parulgohil2010]

Hello Doctor my son is med 1 student in weill cornell Qatar may I know about some research assistant and publications related opportunities we are green card holders

[@farwakhan4423]

Hey Manik, this was another awesome video from you! Could you make a video on the social systems in the US vs India. How people interact with each other, how conversations are like, what social mannerisms are in place?

[@exmuslimkhalid138]

You can’t pray in road in USA 🇺🇸 that’s a oh diff to india 🇮🇳

[@freeriderfact793]

​@@exmuslimkhalid138💀

[@khalil--khan]

Thankyou manik bhai .....for explaining very beautifully.....

[@GautamKumar-vw1xt]

Sir I am 2024 neet asparents u r my inspiration I want to become like u plz regular uplod your valuble words

[@ahmedalsaaidi3714]

I was in india,and its wonderful country.i made so many friends during the time i spent there.when i left,it was hard to leave & not think about them,always.

[@kurokotetsuya8667]

Whatever the fu..... fun activity 😂😂😂 great comeback 😜

[@samchalohana4423]

I am a 69 yrs old passed USMLE in 1995 which wasn't difficult at all unfortunately I could not be in USA to get the residency because of opposition from family

[@abdullahlemar7318]

Will it be diffecult to find residency in your age? Does age matter alot?

[@nihalshizz90]

Fuck family

[@ahmedelmoatasem2511]

He means passed USMLE from 28 years ago.

[@Dhruv705]

Sir please make more vlogs it acts as a booster for us.

[@George-bq9wv]

11:24 although anti-CGRP was mentioned in 1st aid 😅

[@djmaamis3167]

Dream to become doctor in United states of America will become true inshallah one day . I will believe myself and I can make it true.

[@user-z57h]

I am having trouble to decide wether i should study for the USMLE or not😒 usually in the Us doctors have a good salary which is the only reason i think i should take the exam. Never liked being in the medical field. Plus, all this talk about "how 9 to 5 jobs are lame, you should work for your self, blah blah blah" made me have second thoughts about this whole thing

[@PharmacologySimplifiedRx]

As a poor student ,😢 PLAB is the best option for me

[@lucifermorningstar5310]

Try AMC its better thab PLAB

[@nabeelassad7188]

Thank you so much for your videos

[@Cookurmeal]

Would u please..make a video about the whole visa journey and it's duration .... especially for Indian doctors

[@thiliniwish19]

, thank you for sharing your story. But Everyone could be different, two years ago -my husband was a resident he got a 3400 after tax per month ( not every program allows moonlighting).we had 1500 usd to pay as loans. So life was tough. But so worth it.

[@simplepleasures7061]

How long it took to get green card?

[@relaxationsoundsambience2724]

Great video and more blessings your way. Such a noble human being.

[@avneetkaur3045]

amazing video 👌🏻👌🏻

[@ElectraBotsa]

where can we find about green card/serving in home country as a resident (based on our home country) and details about years to green crd based on our nationality?

[@VEVOMoeez]

Manik, Can you tell us about the Resident health insurance benefits. Are the residents and the doctors covered under the employee insurance of the hospital. As we all know the Health care cost out of pocket in the US are insane.

[@somethingdifferent7713]

Wow man Manik!! Super Thankful of you,

[@medosadany2320]

Thank you very much manik

[@dovazel]

I really hope you do a video about visa since it's my primary concern

[@basakmed]

You are saying I am earning 4500 dollar for month you are paying 2500 dollar for rent and the other things are really expensive.Is this enough for living good life.Do the government are paying money for you are looking patients.Becuase in my country we have system like that we are earning moneu for every patient I am curious

[@padhlaybhai]

You're making everyone feel that usmle exam and all the stuff is insanely tough... Which is misleading... Though I got a lot of help and guidance from your videos till now, but your recent videos I found a little misleading and somewhat based on your experience which is not the case for a typical IMG journey!!

[@Ss-fu5sx]

Did you give usmle

[@padhlaybhai]

@@Ss-fu5sx yess!!

[@Ss-fu5sx]

@@padhlaybhai share your journey

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

What is the typical img journey?

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

And how can you generalize as something typical

[@madridista0211]

Great and informative video. Most of your points seem relevant and well thought out. A few things that I'd like to point out are that currently in Psychiatry in India, in many institutes you now have access to technology that you would not be able to use hands on in the US. Especially in the top most institutes such as CIP, NIMHANS and manipal. I have personally had access to HDtDCS, rTMS and fMRI, giving treatment and doing scans for more than 40 patients in my 3 year tenure as a JR. Most of my colleagues were involved in the same using different protocols and different types of machines for stimulation. This is something which I think you don't have the freedom to do even in the US or UK, please correct me if I'm wrong. We have also had the chance to try latest pharmacotherapies from Endoxifen to Vortioxetine. Apart from that we also had weekly journal clubs, seminars and case conferences in which we present in front of close to 30 faculty members, from Psychiatry professors to psychology professors who correct us and guide us regarding the same. So as far as the academic aspects are concerned I'd say that in the top most institutes there's equal or better exposure in India thanks to the patient load and willingness to try experimental therapies. Would love to hear your take on this.

[@nishantrana95]

Hlo brother , let me advice one more thing for your growth and our knowledge, you should make vlogs on your work life , sharing your hospital and how you do work there and handle it !!

[@durgapur_97]

Dr. Manik, please please more details on the global license. Some of us want to get done with residency and fellowships, then F off to Singapore or someplace in Asia. Please some video elaborating on the global license

[@manikmadaan]

Definitely in future videos

[@mm_99_]

Omg missed ur videos dr manik!

[@yasmeenmedic8594]

thanks for making effort

[@1drchak]

Hey Manik, can you make a video of how, in general, most US trained residents are inferior in knowledge and training compared to those from other countries?

[@sunitgupta4369]

V Good information.

[@abhilashmishra3601]

Now all our boy need is a new haircut 😎✌🏼

[@jyotidubey1008]

Hi Dr Manik ! I am an Internist from India working in Micronesia . Came across your video and was delighted to hear that u chose Psychiatry. I have a lot of interest in psychiatry So tell what if Lurosidon stops working for Bipolar /Depressive psychosis /schizo. My question is why does it stop working. And What next . Second If I choose to do USMLE could u guide me smart way to do it as I understand that there is a pattern to USMLE questions and if you understand the pattern you get it right . Your oipinion on this pl.

[@Cursed_shadow_vlog]

As it happens in India, doctors work as doctors/interns in hospitals along with their pg studies, is the same happens in Canada?

[@Stand_and_Deliver]

Thank you.

[@akhileshakhil4390]

Hey Manik can you make a video on why Doctors are leaving their profession (all across the globe). If possible please throw light on behind story, What alterantives do they have, Pros and Cons of doing so.

[@RamRam-ur3yq]

Dr. Manik did u prepare everything on your own or did u get any kind of help or coaching from anyone. And can you make a to z detailed videos for each step including all the details for people like me who don't know where to begin and have zero knowledge and also doesn't have anyone to guide

[@areebarehman5008]

Hi Manik, thank you for your video. Can you please tell me how did you get the opportunity to USCE clinical rotations and more details on it? As I am also interested in psychiatry

[@ahmadabdulkadir7527]

I really want to live the American dream

[@shreyashnarade7566]

Great video Dr. Manik ❤

[@Manoj-up8ig]

This might be a silly question, But are your thoughts on the raising gun violence in the US. I am a bit scared hearing such news.

[@aysa.n]

Thank you for sharing your experience. What's your year of graduation?

[@HT.100]

US residency not covered in the UK

[@gowthamkumar9542]

sir the expenses is for what all can you explain please , and what if we clear all 3 steps we still have to spend money ??

[@dr_one]

Hi manik, just stumbled upon ur channel, Ur content is awesome & really helpful for me and many. I almost finished my PSYCHIATRY residency in India, I'm planning to start usmle now. How good can be my chances for getting psych residency in usa? Kindly suggest Thank you

[@Phyo6502]

I would like to know more about moonlighting, is there anyone who have a free time to explain this for me?

[@omalizumab01]

Bro 3.5 lpm isn't that low? Here in india my brother getting 2 lpm ... It's not even double as well the expenses in US is too costly

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

What costly bro car prices are 2.5times in India , real-estate is also in par ...i would not worry about some tomato or milk price because 4250$ is no way a "but low"

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

It's residency ...your brother is working ...if he works he gets 25lpm

[@omalizumab01]

@@Terminator-ck1xf 25lpm ? haven't u hyped too much

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

@@omalizumab01 are good at basic mathematical division? See this 14:38 , now $ 350,000 /12 = 25lpm

[@omalizumab01]

@@Terminator-ck1xf oo i just watched starting of the video . Haven't seen the whole.

[@OP-gt3rh]

Do a video about the American Dream 🛌 😴 please…. 😂

[@padhlaybhai]

It's not at all true that it costs you $20000 and still it doesn't guarantee you a residency... Firstly you can go at way less cost by opting out of electives like the ones you did.. They're not mandatory or a major boost to your cv.. You can get a match very well even without that.. You did it doesn't necessarily mean that it is mandatory at all.. Match rate in us residency programmes is way comfortable and nice even compared to home country india.. Please note that before making other videos that psychiatry is not how all us residency works.. Just change your description to pyschiatry then...

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

Did you apply for match , did you get any interviews and finally did you match?

[@sandhya797]

@pandhlaybhai 💕

[@harisamir1727]

I am a pakistani ☺️ ur every video is just 🔥 so inspirational

[@saanbrar]

Is the life here is same as shown in Grey's anatomy. Because I choose medical to became a resident dr like Cristina Yang and I really wanna clear USMLE exam to experience the life of doctors shown in Grey's anatomy

[@adeebrehman6318]

Extremely great vedio

[@adeebrehman6318]

Your reply of lucky winner have revived but currently not shown can you plz reply me again

[@dr.raihanapraweenhaque815]

Hello Maanik jee I have watched most of your videos..they are just awesome.. I have a doubt please please kindle reply Like mai residency karts wqt Apne spouse jo non medico ko unko USA laa paungi Ki nahi ?? Kitna time lagega unko laaneme

[@anubhavarya2490]

7:52 what a cover up 😂

[@nyhaaa45_]

Hello manik, i am a first medical student. And i have no idea where to start from. Do we need to do research in order to make our CV strong? And what other things we need to do? And in what year should we give step 1?

[@judahb3ar]

USMLE is a joke imo. Medicine should focus more on practical skills needed in the medical field. Leave the rote memorisation of chemistry & other topics to computers, or to the specific specialties who need to know that exact information.

[@aminalipanah]

I think it doesn’t worth, because Germany pay the same in compared with Us and even more after tax even, the only reason which can make you to decide get to the USMLE journey is American dream!

[@sanjanajadhav6732]

Sir can you explain about new ECFMG rule?

[@alexwyler4570]

Do you have to reimburse $400000 worth of medical school loans like all American medical students have to do?

[@lianawalker9052]

How do people find accomodation whilst doing usce rotations... I know it's just not like... You've to reach there do your thing and ta daa... The accomodation is a major issue as well. How do we Indians find an accommodation in complete new world?

[@manikmadaan]

Airbnb is the way to go

[@lianawalker9052]

@@manikmadaan aw ,thank you for replying,manik.

[@emeraldkimble7602]

I did it all forty years ago passed on first try

[@niharikaasiinghh3591]

Hy can you tell me for how long is the license valid ? I have heard it’s just value for 7 or 8 years , you have to give exam after every 8 years ? Is this true

[@manikmadaan]

10

[@niharikaasiinghh3591]

@@manikmadaan so we have to give like written exam after every 10 years ? And what is the retirement age there for doctors?

[@arshadhussain8797]

Hi! How does the rural service works? Any authority appoints the rural areas to work or the physician can choose it after completing their residency?

[@manikmadaan]

Physicians can choose it

[@mukundnarasimhan4865]

hi manik buddy, I think you got it slightly wrong. The EB-2 is not 11 years, but 195 years.....yes, because they are processing 2011., u think it will be 11 years....but if you take the cap into account, its way way way more than that...u r not getting a eb2 green card as an Indian born

[@Appu4611]

EB2? He said H-1B EB2 visa is something else