Hello,

The eligibility criteria to appear for the USMLE exam for Indian students is given below-

1. The candidate must be officially enrolled or a graduate of, a medical school outside the US and Canada listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools as meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements;

In addition, the candidate must fulfill any other ECFMG criteria as may be stated. Hence, yes, you will be eligible to give USMLE.

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Hello,

Following is the eligibility criteria for Candidates who wish to appear fr the USMLE Examination for the year 2021.

• USMLE 2021 is comprised of three steps:

- Step 1

- Step 2, which has two components: Clinical Skills (CS) and Clinical Knowledge (CK)

- Step 3

---- USMLE 2021 eligibility criteria for Step 1 and Step 2 components are more or less the same, and the candidate may appear in Step 1, Step 2 CK, and 2 CS in any sequence.

------ However, USMLE eligibility criteria for Step 3 is different and the step can only be taken only if the candidate has completed previous steps, which is Step 1 and Step 2 components.

• STEPS 1, 2 CK, AND 2 CS

----- The candidate must be officially enrolled in, or a graduate of, a medical school outside the US and Canada listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools as meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements;

-- In addition, the candidate must fulfill any other ECFMG criteria as may be mandated.

• Other details:

---- Eligibility requirements have to be fulfilled at the time of application AND also on test day

------Any candidate who has been dismissed or has withdrawn from medical school, is not eligible for the USMLE, notwithstanding whether the candidate has challenged the decision or is contesting the status

• STEP 3

---- Must hold an MD or an equivalent degree from a medical school outside the US and Canada, which is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools as meeting ECFMG eligibility requirements.

The candidate must also:

--- Pass Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS

---- Be ECFMG Certified

Other Information:

----Must meet eligibility requirements prior to submitting an application AND on test day.

----- Since it would take you around 7-8 years to complete your MBBS and PG education, the process might change and hence nothing can't be said.

For complete details about the USMLE Examination and other relevant details, kindly check out the link given below-

https://studyabroad.careers360.com/articles/usmle-eligibility-criteria

I hope you find the answer helpful.

Thank you.