The Real Cost of Medical Residencies in The U.S.

[@ralfmartzsulague375]

I think it is important to note that taking Step 3 is more than just strengthening the application. It also qualifies one for an H1B visa (although only few institutions sponsor this kind of visa for residency) to avoid the two-year home-country physical presence requirement for some exchange visitors with J-1 visa. :) Of course, another option for J-1 visa holder is the waiver.

[@Badheeb]

Hey Dr Ralf Does step 3 score matter?

[@ralfmartzsulague375]

​@@Badheeb Hello! At the end of the day, it depends on what your plans are and it might depend on the PD preference as well. No straightforward answer. It's something good to have if you can take it already. (By the way, I'm not yet even matched but I got this answer based on the webinars and videos that I have seen so please take my advice with a grain of salt).

[@amjdso9031]

Hello dr.ralf can you please tell me how to avoid the 2-year home requirement?

[@ralfmartzsulague375]

​@@amjdso9031 Hello! Pass Step 3 and aim to match in a hospital that sponsors H1B visa. :) If you got matched in a hospital that sponsors J1 only, you can try applying for the Waiver of the Exchange Visitor Two-Year Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement. You can read up on that online too. :)

[@danieldonascimentoaraujo3221]

@@ralfmartzsulague375 Dr. Ralf did you match ?

[@AlbornozVEVO]

i know you probably didn't talk about it because it ranges widely but visa costs are a very real thing and have an impact in cost. just thought people should also be aware and factor that in.

[@adamkatz6532]

We IMGs who were born in the USA are also required to take the OET and pay 455 dollars. Visiting Colombia soon! : ) Great video ty

[@imasuperkoala]

The USMLE is the hardest medical test in the world and one the 20 hardest test overall in the world. Getting into the US for medical resindecy is expensive, hard and takes a lot of effort and time. That's why many people prefer to apply to easier places/countries. BUT, if u get into the US health system, your life is done!

[@robertohidalgo782]

Sometimes to be the Best you need to sacrifice a Lot by far

[@Terminator-ck1xf]

Indian and Chinese medical exams 💀 tougher but not as long as 8 hours ....i have 19 subjects to study and revise 5 times to top in Indian exam

[@Fraciencwa94]

@@Terminator-ck1xf I’m not Indian but I agree that Indian and Chinese guys have it tougher whoa 😳

[@daniyalahmednagori6384]

​@@Terminator-ck1xfcorrect bro😢

[@NacerAbid-l7i]

wdym by your life is done ?

[@robertohidalgo782]

In terms of Clinical Rotations you could use your contacts to gain the LoRs without recurring to companies such as Ammopportunities

[@NewBie-yp8wm]

Does contact mean private practicing individual physicians? Does that count as usce?

[@robertohidalgo782]

@@NewBie-yp8wm hospital affiliated Is preferable

[@teoleal91]

Hola Santiago, Voy a comenzar todo el proceso para realizar los Steps y tus videos tanto en este como en el otro canal me han ayudado demasiado, espero no estar tomando esta decision muy tarde, ya que me gradué en el 2015. Te qeuria preguntar, tengo pensado tomar el step1 dentro de 8-12 meses aun sigue vigente el ECFMG temporal?. Un saludo y fuerte abrazo

[@joseperez-wk7vp]

Nunca es tarde para empezar

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Important topic

[@robertohidalgo782]

The Only one Resource that you need to pay in order to prepare Is UWorld rest of the materials are online for free in PDF format and the videos in MP4 format

[@OutstandingBrain123]

Please can you help me with some links

[@nanelikahya9949]

Me toi

[@JUNGU001]

Kindly make a video on the most efficient way of revision

[@geraldomedrano5558]

Any advice on how to study Neuro in medical school?

[@thebestever42]

Yes. Study.

[@geraldomedrano5558]

@@thebestever42 this advice works :D passed

[@edsongonzalez2299]

Yooo can you drop what brand that impeccable sweater is from?

[@maxluther3609]

When ils yout skilshare class coming out

[@trendchangers3326]

How may a person fail after passing first 2 steps???

[@othmanebenramdane6266]

spending this big amount of money to become a family doctor or at best an internal doctor

[@alejandrolopez1868]

La siesta Española se mofa del sueño Americano

[@cultone]

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