Exams:
- ECFMG Online Registration $160
- USMLE STEP 1: $1000 + $195 (EU)
- USMLE STEP 2: $1000 +$220 (EU)
- Textbook/Qbank/Videos/Mocks: $1000
- OET $455
- Total: $4130
Electives:
- Tuition fee: $1000-2000
- Flights + accommodation: $4,500
- You want to do at least 2, so double costs
- Total: $11,000
Applying to the Match
- ERAS Token $165
- NRMP ID $70
- USMLE Transcript $80 per cycle
- Applying to Programs: $2000
- ECFMG Certification: $925
- Interview Trail: $2000
- Total: $5,240
Visa
- Application for J-1 visa Sponsorship: $590
- Application for H1B visa $500-£1000
Grand total:
$20,960
Overall Timeline:
- Create Account (sign up on MyIntealth account to obtain ECFMG/USMLE ID)
- ECFMG registration (online application and notarycam appointment)
- Apply for USMLE (online form and select 3 month continguous period)
- ECFMG Cerrtification (Finish USMLE STEP 1 and STEP2CK and Pathways Application and Degree Verification)
Overall Goal
ECFMG Certified = USMLE STEP1 and 2CK + Pathways + Degree Verification
ECFMG Verified = USMLE STEP 1 and 2CK