Medical School in Europe from the USA

[nealraj006]

My brother is going to be a senior in high school this year in Orlando, FL. He has a 3.8 GPA and 1250 SAT score. He wants to go to medical school right after he finishes high school. What are the options in Europe to save time? How much would it cost? How is the education? How would it be to come back to the US for residency and to practice? Thank you for the help.

[shrey]

I would strongly recommend that he should try to get into a med school in the States. Because if he wants to return, it's obvious that there are many disadvantages (in terms of residency spots and so on). I do know that there are a few 7 year medical programs in the States (I have a friend in Howard Uni., D.C. who's in a similar program).

But if he's aware of all the disadvantages and still wants to come, then he should look into UK schools first and if he doesn't get in, then the Central European schools. The UK schools do have a very competitive admission process and they're also quite expensive so that's something to consider when choosing them.

The Central European schools (those in Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic) are also expensive but relative to the schools in America and UK, they're much much cheaper. But I should warn you that the programs are not easy. They accept a lot of students but they weed out even more (usually in the first 3 years). I personally think it's a bit harder than American schools in one way because the profs. don't spoonfeed the students here. But of course American schools are harder in their own way (in terms of the curriculum and the number of courses per year).

If you're still interested in looking for a European medical school, don't hesitate to post a thread (But it should be a bit more specific like where in Europe does he want to study and stuff)

[nealraj006]

Thank you for the input.
He doesn't know where he wants to go. I'm telling him to do it here, but he's oblivious to the disadvantages of studying abroad. He doesn't have any preference as to where he wants to study, he doesn't mind going anywhere abroad(not just Europe).

[euromd]

What about the combined BA/MD in the US? His stats are good and it's only 6 years (I think).

[meepmeep20]

Not true. Trust me, he speaks English, he's a US citizen. With good USMLE scores, he WILL find residency. Guaranteed. He's not a foreigner. I know two girls from US that went to Hungary for medical school right after H.S. and still got good residencies.

[shrey]

Like I mentioned earlier, studying out of the US will still get you a residency (being an American citizen and all that), but it's still not going to be easier to get into a competitive residency, unless he (in this case) will be doing a majority of his clinical rotations in the States and also gets top-notch scores. In addition to this, one requires a good amount of research too.

There are a few amazing FMG/IMG stories out there but that's still not very common.

[devildoc8404]

Shrey is right. Best option (not ONLY... but certainly BEST) to work in the States is to study in the States. Next best would be to look at UK (Ireland) schools through the Atlantic Bridge program, if really-really hung up on studying in the EU. They have some 6 year programs and are highly regarded, so that's worth a peek. Remember that studying overseas adds a degree of difficulty because you have to prepare for and pass the USMLE Steps, and you have to complete ECFMG certification before you can do residency in the States.
Frankly, for a HS student I would not recommend considering other EU programs unless s/he is already fluent in the language... and maybe not even then. It's a lot harder to get back, and some doors are essentially closed to you no matter how well you do. Just my .02.

[shrey]

Yes, I agree. UK/Australia should be your second option because I was recently looking at tons of american residency program websites where they've mentioned that they do consider medical students who've had clinical experience in the UK/Australia if not the US as the programs from these countries are close to those in the US. Neverthless as devildoc said, you still have to work "extra" hard when it comes to studying for the USMLEs if at all you want to get into a competitive residency program.

[shadhin]

Shrey is right. Best option (not ONLY... but certainly BEST) to work in the States is to study in the States. Next best would be to look at UK (Ireland) schools through the Atlantic Bridge program, if really-really hung up on studying in the EU. They have some 6 year programs and are highly regarded, so that's worth a peek. Remember that studying overseas adds a degree of difficulty because you have to prepare for and pass the USMLE Steps, and you have to complete ECFMG certification before you can do residency in the States.
Frankly, for a HS student I would not recommend considering other EU programs unless s/he is already fluent in the language... and maybe not even then. It's a lot harder to get back, and some doors are essentially closed to you no matter how well you do. Just my .02.


I do agree with devildoc, its allways better to study med where you intend to practice. However, you will become as good of a doctor as the effort you put into ur studies. it helpes alot into ur dd if u know the language well. However, its not the end of the world, if u dont. ur assistants will translate if they think u r interested and u know ur stuff.

[vivek105]

My brother is going to be a senior in high school this year in Orlando, FL. He has a 3.8 GPA and 1250 SAT score. He wants to go to medical school right after he finishes high school. What are the options in Europe to save time? How much would it cost? How is the education? How would it be to come back to the US for residency and to practice? Thank you for the help.


Hi.

1. Students in the US interested in studying in Europe or Asia - some really low cost medical colleges are in Eastern Europe - UKRAINE. You can get admission after class 12 to the 1st year MD or MBBS course and you do not need to do 4 years of College.

2. The medical course is 5 years and 10 months long.
3. Fees are in the range of US $ 3000 per annum.
4. Hostel will be about US $ 500-600 per annum.
5. Food and cost of life is about $ 200 per month.
6. Education is in English medium for all 6 years.

So total cost per annum is about 5600 p.a. or 33,600 $ over 6 years. Add some extra for pocket money + holidays + visa processing etc

My estimate is that you can do your entire 6 years of MD in a cost of US $ 45,000 payable in 6 years.

Two low cost Medical Universities where fees are US $ 3000 p.a. is Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University in Ukraine (IFMNU) and Ternopil State Medical University.

You will need someone to help you with the local pick up and drop to the airport and passport formalities etc. if you come to Ukraine.

After graduating you will hve to give USMLE and then try for residency.

Suggest you talk to seniors in USA about what happens in US if you do your education from outside your USA and come back after USMLE. Is there any discrimination or not?? And then take a decision to study.



Best wishes