Total cost of USMLE Journey | 2024 UPDATES | Full Breakdown

If you're planning to apply for a PG in the US or are simply curious about the finances, here's a full budget breakdown for you, stepwise. I've tried to include almost everything, as much as I could while still keeping the video crisp. So, if you feel something's left out, drop it in the comments? So, everyone can just add that up ! It's a long tedious journey. Let's grow together ?
* This budget doesn't include additional resources for STEP Prep, as not everyone gets them - It could be a few hundred dollars more.
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[@jackwonder7799]

Thank you for the information really good. Keep smiling and keep making the content ❤

[@dr.rashimahajan]

My pleasure 😊

[@VijAy-xc7bj]

Thank you for finally doing this

[@ayesha5332]

A big Thank you for taking time out of your crazy schedule to make these videos.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Glad you like them!

[@ayesha5332]

@@dr.rashimahajan ❤

[@harshithapapugani5546]

Mam one small doubt....if have given my 4th profesional exams and gave my usmle step 2 and oet during my internship and my internship completed around june / july ....and i only have opportunity to apply for ecfmg certification by aug as every year shortlisting of Universities occur around that time.....and didn't recieve my graduation certificate yet as it take 3-4 months after graduation am i still eligible for same year match process or it means i have to waste one year ( since technically i completed my mbbs and internship)

[@sandeshbhagat242]

Rashi Mam you are really an inspiration for me... Thank you so much.....

[@Maadman.]

very well explained, thank you, and hoping to see some vlogs often

[@dr.rashimahajan]

More to come!

[@tilak231]

Thank you for the video!! )

[@user-654-44]

I'd like to be like you when i grow up❤️the hard work you did to pursue your dream we all can see in your eyes

[@dr.rashimahajan]

🥹🥹🥹

[@Strengthbreaker]

Again your voice motivate me ❤

[@srirambox]

Thank you for the info.

[@sunitaghosh7961]

Thankyou for giving this detailed information...

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Any time

[@Tina-jb1jf]

Ma'am did you include stidy resources US visit and accomodation cost food and travel during USCE and finally reallocate to US after matching?

[@Aqsa_5]

Crisp and clear 🎉 and in thumbnail u look awesome ✨️ ❤

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Thank you 😊

[@ronaroy365]

Thank you for being such an inspiration, ma'am💗! I was wondering if you could create a video explaining how you study, how you structure your study routine, and like how to study in general📝

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Sure!!

[@Goldilocks-bx7yu]

Really really love the content of your videos, and the podcast with Anuj of yours is my great motivation, watched it a 10 times (may be more not so sure) already….. pls make a video about building cv and detailed video for research with an example of your research work….pls do consider this I really wannabe a surgeon in us and I need this kind of help

[@shahdilkhusroo6267]

Thanks Ma'am ❤️..... Full info i got 😍

[@dr.rashimahajan]

😁😁😁

[@luxilux7380]

Keep posting❤i really love ur content❤❤di..

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Thank you thank you ❤️🥺

[@Hasanurzaman-mn7dz]

Great Doctar

[@spaceartworks3603]

THANKYOU SOMUCH❤

[@kpab2917]

I have to mortgage my mom's jwellery, my grandfather's property, our house, bike,tv, refrigerator 😢And for God's grace if I still don't match into a residency program,my whole family would come into the road and die from the anaphylactic shock 🫨😲😂

[@dr.rashimahajan]

😂😂🤡

[@dr.rashimahajan]

So is the process 🥲

[@Dkaramel516]

Bro student loans might help.

[@sbtv1299]

They don’t give student loan for USMLE… I tried 😅

[@Dkaramel516]

@@sbtv1299 ohh 🥲

[@wala6118]

always love to liesning you i love your voice ❤ lots of love mam althought my status is not that much as much you have but let it be keep doing hard work

[@Nuramin-yu8hf]

Very helpful video

[@yashus6098]

Thank you for the insightful video and thorough breakdown of every detail. Your effort is greatly appreciated.Your contributions are invaluable. Could you create a video detailing the starting salary for residents? It would help us gauge our return on investment and estimate how long it takes to recover costs. Additionally, sharing approximate living expenses and monthly bills would be valuable for understanding potential savings. I understand these figures vary, but any approximation would be beneficial.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Sure. That’s a great Idea. I’ll do national averages from the data so we have a broad idea of the salaries 😊

[@sam..7856]

I'm just waiting for your video dii ... Thank you so much for covering this topic 🙏🏻 , I really want it ☺️

[@dr.rashimahajan]

My pleasure 😊

[@pushpendrasingh8277]

All the best di for your upcoming endeavours 😊❤

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@krishnendumandal2024]

Plus extra cost for research and publications For competitive specialty like general surgery👍👍👍

[@hey-mm6vr]

After All done, getting into a college. do we have to pay fee till the completion of whole md or ms program?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

No. No fee. You get a salary !!!

[@user-yp4fp1wi4n]

So polite ❤

[@aarya1594]

Thankyou Miss

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Most welcome 😊

[@shaikwahidasulthana2458]

Great video, Ma’am when did you apply for visa process & when did you get the visa? I mean ma’am in which year of your medical school did you apply and get US visa for electives ma’am ?

[@user-so5yo5rl3u]

Didi should i take subscription of keplan for preparation?

[@krishnabobade1291]

Thank you for the info. Vloguuss when? ❤

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Very soon! Editing in right now 🫶🏻

[@hisokamorow4789]

Ma'am are the interviews done online now or do we have to physically go for the interview?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Mentioned in the video :)

[@surakshakvk]

Hello mam, after doing all the process and spending all money is there any chance of getting a good match, as my interest is interventional cardiology.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

YES 💯

[@surakshakvk]

@@dr.rashimahajan thank you so much 😊

[@honeythebest857]

Please make a video about how to apply for electives and whats the process if usce

[@luv4xra]

You are the perfect example of beauty with brains. Seriously, you inspired me alot! Now I have to crack NEET UG no matter what.

[@adityamhaske7156]

Hi mam, which electives I should (or would be required to) choose if I want to do the neurosurgery residency and best university to do them ?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Neurosurgery electives will be the most helpful in terms of LoRs. Apply broadly so that you have tons of varied experience :)

[@adityamhaske7156]

@@dr.rashimahajan Thankyou 🙏

[@shivanxh8491]

Hi doc, just wanted to ask if while in residency can you apply for H1b instead of the J1 visa and also what kind of visa would you be choosing/getting....

[@dr.rashimahajan]

You can choose between a J1 or an H1B during residency.

[@shivanxh8491]

@@dr.rashimahajan thanks alot 🙏

[@MskKrishna55]

What about if someone has a spouse who is already in a job in the US . Will there be any advantage in terms of visa and finances

[@dhinchakchirag9565]

Hello Mam , where did you annotate info from UWorld , first aid or a Seperate notebook ?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

FA for Step 1 and in UW itself

[@irenephoenix9092]

hello, is it possible to give step 2 during the rural bond of maharashtra? did u complete your rural bond and then went to the usa?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

It depends on your timeline. If you can make time for the prep, you can give STEP 2 with a job on the side, just take some days off before the exam :)

[@jayantsharma3870]

Can you give specifics about where you did ur clinics, and how did u approach , any mentorship advice please help diiiii , how did u get help for ur usce

[@hey-mm6vr]

After All done, getting into a college. do we have to pay fee till the completion of whole md or ms program

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Nope

[@docsurbs]

One of the first ones to explain in such great detail))

[@dr.rashimahajan]

So happy to hear this 🥺💯

[@praachi5956]

Manifesting my dream life seeing you dii♥️🥺♥️♥️...Excited for the vlogs too♥️...When will you upload them dii ?....

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Awww ❤️ New Vlog coming todayyyy !

[@kendallchirau7756]

Thanks for this videos, please i need clarification on the interviews, you mean basically all interviews are now virtual even in 2024 post covid, if that is the case i may use the money i budgeted for USCE

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Yesss!

[@kendallchirau7756]

@@dr.rashimahajan wow life saving information, this is really great news because I had budgeted a large chunk for interviews, I might as well use that money for usce because I had budgeted for only one usce now I can channel that money to a least 3 months usce

[@siddhantshirsat5495]

Hey can u please share the names of the places where u did ur usce?

[@SiddhikaP-rm8fk]

Di, can bond of Seth GS medical college affect usmle prep, like they have bond of not going abroad for 5.5 yrs of mbbs so how about US clinical experience plzz 🙏 tell if u have any idea

[@dr.rashimahajan]

USCE is student position not a job 😅

[@SiddhikaP-rm8fk]

@@dr.rashimahajan so it won't affect right

[@tendenzafashion]

Hello mama, I am in 3rd year MBBS I just started my step 1 prep from today I will run step 1 in parallel to my uni studies and I need your help. We just start pathology in 3rd year how should I start pathology? Should I go with KZbin lectures+pathoma +step 1 book or lecture+robbins + step 1 book ? Pls can you also suggest some video lectures series too since this is my first time with pathology.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

This is good. I’d suggest doing number less resources instead of trying to do them all. And then see if you can solve questions based on your knowledge and move from there 😁 Hope this helps

[@THRILLED-xr1dw]

After residency, we've to come back in our country,then we've to apply for visa again??

[@Shortlistedshorts]

Only if you have a j one visa then you need to get back to your country for two years. If theres h one b then youre good

[@aakankshapai7591]

Is an oet compulsory or if you have preexisting ielts scores, are those valid?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

It is compulsory !

[@dr.rashimahajan]

You need OET, irrespective of any other exam as it is a requirement for ECFMG certification.

[@aakankshapai7591]

@@dr.rashimahajan thank you

[@felixsnotrawegg1763]

Is doing research study and electives necessary? And can we start our usmle journey while working as a medical officer here? And then can we do externships or observationships for clinical experience? Didi pls help with these doubts

[@user-td3bs1to7e]

Can i become interventional radiologist or neuro surgeon in usa pls reply didi and if possible is it to difficult to match in this residency programme ❤🙏🏻 😊

[@user-td3bs1to7e]

Reply pls

[@user-td3bs1to7e]

Reply in detail pls 🙏🏻 ✨️ 💕 😍

[@prashansabiswas4310]

Di plzzzzzzz say is the residency programme free ..,?? The actual study what we r going to do ?

[@thestealth293]

its absolutely free , and they ll pay you around 60-70k dollars per annum during your 3 years residency & along with some concession for buying books and all depending on your hospital of match

[@anushka_shinde_]

Hey! I'm a 2nd year medical student studying in Russia. Basically,the 2nd year over here is the 1st year in India (We have anatomy, physiology and biochemistry exams in the 2nd year). Can you please tell me how i can prepare my CV if there isn't volunteering work/research activities to do in my uni🥲 Btw, congratulations and thank you for creating this channel. Keep them videos coming 💞

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Hey there, You can try looking for remote opportunities then for research and volunteering:)

[@sohan9544]

Didi, does tele rotation helps inspite of in person rotation ?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Inperson is better, but if you cannot make it, that is okay okay.

[@sohan9544]

@@dr.rashimahajan does in-person rotation make more priority than tele rotation in residency match program ?

[@yesiam920]

If wr dont get match that year then can we use the result to takematch the next year

[@reba-rb5fg]

Is this only the application part or does this also include the cost of studying there for next 3 years?

[@yesiam920]

@@reba-rb5fg study cost is free. It is a job. You would be paid around 70k dollars

[@revank9199]

Mam.. What after if once matched in a program... Any fee after joining residence prog

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Answered this in detail in my QnA vid :)

[@mrunalainapure]

Please make a video on study plan since 1st year of MBBS

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Sure :)

[@hisokamorow4789]

Ma'am i really want to know are connections important??? Can you match with great cv without any connections? And did you have any connections?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

It all plays together. You cannot separate it like that 😅 great cv vs connections.

[@hisokamorow4789]

@@dr.rashimahajan ma'am but it's not possible to have connection in us for everyone

[@hisokamorow4789]

@@dr.rashimahajan so what should I do in the case I don't have connections?

[@bairavhybrid]

Hi Doc Just a doubt in terms of research is government medical college better or private medical college. Can I do research in a government college for usmle??

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Yes !

[@titly1175]

Sister,just now I saw in usmle sarthi website that immunization certificates are required for usmle which will contain proofs of vaccines like polio,measles, hepatitis b etc.but my father and in fact whole family is homeopathic doctor and they gave me homeopathic medicines instead of vaccines which i dont have any proof.they didn't belief in vaccine.so what shall I do?can I take all those at this age?I am 22

[@dr.rashimahajan]

I’ve explained the compulsory vaccination process in my USCE documents video :)

[@titly1175]

@@dr.rashimahajan Sister I have checked.you said I will need proof of my childhood vaccination.but that's what I am asking.i don't have those,so what shall I do?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

@@titly1175 Catch up vaccination maybe. But you'll have to be vaccinated, even to start MD it is compulsory to have immunization titres done. Talk to an MD Medicine/ MD pediatrics doctor about the catch up vaccination.

[@titly1175]

@@dr.rashimahajan ok,thanks a lot dear sister

[@refreashingmusicandbestedi3944]

Mam please tell how was your timetable during your preparation

[@neeldoshi25]

what is a good score for non-us img in step 2 ck for IM?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

250+

[@legendsgaming7462]

how many students from india apply for USMLE and how many could able to pass it

[@abhijeetkumarsingh3949]

Its too much of a process and too much of a fee but then its much less than doing mbbs or m.d in Indian Private clg and only 10-20% of govt clg

[@dr.rashimahajan]

💯

[@1ov3]

It's still way less than what PG courses costs in Indian private medical colleges.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

IKR ! The fees for private med schools is ridiculous 😭

[@1ov3]

@@dr.rashimahajan absolutely

[@pranalishaha4285]

IT, AI & Computer science like Engineering is far more Better than Medical in various aspects like Fees expenditure, Job Opportunities, Salary Packages and Work life Balance etc etc

[@user-tw5rl9lt1u]

Hope you will be sharing ur experiences after reaching US

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Yes I will !

[@devanchaudhari3083]

Mam have you joined any coaching institute like Astute/Moksh etc….or you study on your own??

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Self study 🤓

[@devan4911]

Mam then can you pls make a video on how to do self study

[@sanyabhagat30]

It's too costly but i want to do!!😩😢😂❤🙂

[@mayank2234]

1. Taking 20 lakh loan then pursue this journey 2. Or Saving 100% income we get while intern, 2yr rural posting & left amount from doing PG or get loan of remaining amount 3. This journey is not for me? I'm currently at the end of 3rd proff next month University exams, which option u think for me better? Pls reply mam, u r now deciding my future 😢 Im tired now of all overthinking, comparing & researching😢

[@MBBSAIIMSONIANRISHIKESH]

bro focus on neet pg and inicet pg bhalyehi apne pasia nhi hai bro mgr jha chah hai vha rhah hai apn usa walo se bhi acche dr banege apne under ek aag hai

[@thestealth293]

bro you have to finish 2 steps as soon as possible , if your years after graduation is more , theres gonna be a problem getting residency in the us

[@chaitanyap3356]

So I don't have to be ecfmg certified by September? I'm eligible to participate in the interviews even if I don't have a ecfmg certification?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Technically, yes. But some programs require it. So you’ll have to check with them.

[@user-cs6sq9md4e]

A suggestion, kindly add timestamps, especially for the conclusion. Great work! Keep it up!

[@ArunavChowdhury]

bro too much fast forward into conclusion may cause ADHD

[@im_prax]

@@ArunavChowdhury 😆😆

[@AdyaSharma-le3zr]

Thank you so much for posting this mam. You are an inspiration. I found your channel because of Dr. Anuj Pachhel.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Welcome to the channel ❤️ Hoping you’ll enjoy the content I’ll be creating !

[@parijatmathur4789]

you missed the cost of flights!! its like 3000-4000$ too!!

[@Santhosha483]

She told it bro

[@Yoyoio369]

Can we prepare do us ke from 1st year of medical and what are the ways to do it plzzz tell in details

[@dr.rashimahajan]

I already have made a video regarding that :)

[@Aliyatumar7]

How do you still have those luscious, thick and healthy hair after going through mbbs, usmle + all those costs 🙂

[@SiyaKhan-db5pu]

Mam can you tell me what is right time' to give uslm in 3 rd year or after completing MBBS

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Explained in my step 1 video :)

[@SiyaKhan-db5pu]

Thankyou so much for your support and guidance

[@user-sl9fx5zp4i]

What if someone doesn’t get matched anywhere?? Also please make a video about electives clinical and research nd how and when to apply for electives nd with examples of some institutions where it would be beneficial to apply.

[@ogwangjoshua695]

life is a bet. just make up your mind not to fail

[@IkraKhan-mr2xz]

You did your mbbs frm which college in India Was it private or government ❤

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Govt College :) I talk about my college life and how I chose my college in UG in my newest video.

[@prashansabiswas4310]

Is the residency programme free after giving so muvh ??????

[@_gopika_]

Yes it's completely free, and infact they pay for you, just go and search salary of doctors in usa. You can easily get back the money you spent on usmle but it's like a very risky investment.

[@ashhadaslam1365]

Are there any short 2 months research programs for IMGs?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Hopkins does something for 6-8 weeks

[@ashhadaslam1365]

​@@dr.rashimahajan Thank you.

[@StepUp007]

After getting into residency, should we pay additional tuition fee as in India.

[@dr.rashimahajan]

No. No such thing as tuition fee

[@bean8315]

is it worth to give step 1 just to clear basic knowledge¿

[@dr.rashimahajan]

You can definitely use the resources for step 1 to clear your concepts better !

[@panavpratapsoni7560]

can u tell how much does it cost to complete master of surgery from us including the usmle

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Same.

[@panavpratapsoni7560]

@@dr.rashimahajan so u mean i can complete my pg from us in under 30 lakhs including the usmle exam fees

[@shubhranshu._.]

Didi which is the best time to go for electives during mbbs?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

I went during internship. It varies according to the availability of electives and your timeline though. No best time

[@hisokamorow4789]

​@@dr.rashimahajanma'am does gmc nagpur allows to go for electives in the middle of intership?

[@user-sl6gj2nb3i]

Hospital and other vlogs please...❤

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Aw ! yes yes. I have shot very fun vlogs. Will be editing and uploading them ASAP . Thank you for watching

[@user-sl6gj2nb3i]

❤

[@k.1024]

​@user-sl6gj2nb3i lol😅

[@anamthanker]

What if do direct 5 year Mch degree after mbbs in india and then settle in USA? Is it good choice or not?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Nope

[@anamthanker]

@@dr.rashimahajan why? Any reasons?

[@killerkeerthikiller8449]

​@@anamthankerif u r number one doctor in india also u want to write usmle😊

[@Tina-jb1jf]

Coz USA don't give a F to Indian PG degree ​@@anamthanker

[@Tanmay.11122]

hey guys note it down...this exam is not for us like middle class people because it costs min 10 lakhs to give and clear exam that sometime goes upto 15 -20 lakhs

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Clearly takes upwards of 25 Lakhs :)

[@pwkhabri]

Total approx 30000 dollar

[@gagandeepreddychitiki8662]

Hello mam, Please make a video about What skills helped in your rotaions and what skills you wish you had while foing rotations What extracurricular activities like research, volunteering etc shall come to my use during the interviews. Thank you...

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Will do !

[@-alone8626]

Total fee??😊

[@user-vu2op7wq4s]

From which college did u do ur mbbs di...?

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Explained in my QnA video 🤓

[@user-vu2op7wq4s]

@@dr.rashimahajan oh thanks!

[@manofculture9051]

Mujhe nahi jaana bhai .😢

[@livetolearn4790]

Dreams jesa kya hai us mein i don't understand. Only money is only factor i think is better

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Good for you then. Whatever floats your boat. This is what I want to do 😌

[@letsstudy2265]

Work life balance and respect is great too.....as I've heard

[@imjustababy1788]

Ummm… too expensive 😂, NEET Pg i m coming we will go cheaper😊

[@Nayanthara183]

Amount is not small but still its 50k dollars less than you need for gre if ur going to ivy leagues

[@dr.rashimahajan]

💯

[@imfriedchicken]

What ? I don't understand.

[@thecrypto2119]

Is there fees any college fees Mam

[@dr.rashimahajan]

No

[@mohanambalsubramanian3985]

Hi Mam,💖...

[@dr.rashimahajan]

Helloo !