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Pros and Cons of MBBS Abroad for Indian Students

Pros and Cons of MBBS Abroad for Indian Students
Hello, dear students. Today’s blog is very special for you because we are going to discuss the pros and cons of pursuing MBBS abroad. By clearing every doubt you may have, you will receive accurate information about pursuing MBBS abroad.
So let’s get started and clear all the doubts.

Pros:

Why Students Choose MBBS Abroad

Pros and Cons of mbbs abroad for indian students. Here is something that may astonish you: even though India has more than 1.5 million NEET students competing for around 83,000 government seats, Russia, Ukraine, and the Philippines happily accommodate Indian students as working institutions. And mathematically, it makes sense overall – there are higher chances of admission.

I have seen students miss the government college cutoff by a small margin in India to end up in wonderful institutions overseas. It is not about lowering standards; it is about finding opportunities, where available.

  • Budget

Everyone thinks studying abroad means selling the family jewelry, but that’s not always true. Sure, the US and UK will cost you a fortune, but countries like Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan offer quality medical education at surprisingly reasonable fees.

Take Russia, for instance. The total cost for six years often equals what you’d pay for just two years at a private medical college in India. When you break it down, it starts making financial sense.
Many people believe that studying abroad is very expensive. While it is true that institutions in the US and UK can obviously become very expensive because these countries are really expensive, more countries, such as Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, offer quality medical education at a low budget price.

Take Russia as an example. The total expenses of six years of medical education often add up to the amount that you would spend for only two years in a private medical college in India. And it is very affordable, and the education here is also of very high quality, hence this is the best benefit of going abroad.

  • World-Class Infrastructure
Many medical colleges & universities in other countries have facilities that would make many Indian medical colleges envious. There are state-of-the-art simulation smart labs, anatomy halls furnished with sufficient dissection experience, libraries, and teaching hospitals with the latest technology of medical equipment. These facilities are very important for a student, and they help the students to study with more focus.
That type of learning experience is essential in building confidence in practicing medicine in real patients.
  • Cultural Exposure
Living in another country is not only about learning medicine, but it’s about learning life, new experiences, friendship, and more things to know.
Even better, students come home with a different worldview, communication skills, and adaptability, which will benefit them greatly throughout their careers.
Engagement with patients from different backgrounds and locations, working with international classmates, and cultivating cultural sensitivity that is more valuable than ever in today’s interconnected world.

Cons:

Challenges You Need to Know

  • Licensing Exam

Pros and Cons of mbbs abroad for indian students. To practice medicine in India after you have completed an MBBS abroad, you must clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The pass rates are not very encouraging. For a lot of our students, it can be difficult to make that transition, as exam patterns and subject areas differ from what they have studied abroad. It’s not impossible; it just takes a commitment to actually preparing for the exam, on top of your everyday learning experience.

  • Language Burden
You may also experience local languages even in programs in English. For example, think about how difficult it could be to take a patient’s history if they only spoke Russian or Chinese. Sometimes this can be frustrating, and it can also impact the quality of the clinical learning opportunity.
Some students adapt quickly, while others find this language barrier more challenging than they may have expected. Your comfort level for picking up new languages will be a major determinant in all of this.
  • Homesickness

Being away from home and adjusting to a different culture and people is not easy. The first few months can be especially challenging, with distinct styles of food, weather, cultural norms, and not having family around in stressful times, such as when studying for exams. I have also worked with students who were brilliant academically, but struggled more emotionally with being away. It’s not a sign of weakness, just human nature, and others just handle it better than others.

  • Quality Varies
Not all foreign medical Universities are the same. Some are top-notch and others are not. The difficult part is figuring out which are the actually accepted, decent universities instead of just universities that are making only money.
This is where research becomes very important. You cannot frankly choose a medical school simply because it is cheap and offers easy admission. You will become a doctor based on the quality of education.

In The Last:

The last thing I want to say in this blog is that your MBBS abroad journey is not short; you may face a lot of problems and ups and downs too, so always have faith in yourself and keep working hard. Just remember one thing that your journey in becoming a successful doctor won’t depend on where you go to medical school. Ultimately, being a good doctor is all about your commitment, dedication, passion, and hard work, also for healing others, and whether that means crossing oceans or staying close to home, you are ultimately prepared for the road ahead.

EOCL India

Eocl India is a trusted MBBS abroad consultancy guide company that clears all your doubts and makes your admission stress-free. These articles are meant to clear doubts and guide students. If you want more detailed information, read our other articles or talk to our EOCL India experts.

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