Everything about admission, applications, and preparation for studying medicine abroad – entrance exams, clinical electives, nursing internships, and more.
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Everything about admission, applications, and preparation for studying medicine abroad – entrance exams, clinical electives, nursing internships, and more.
USMLE Step 1 explained for international medical students: who is eligible, the new 14-block format, 2025 pass rates, attempt limits and a realistic prep plan.
Celina Köhsl
27. August 2026
OSCE exam explained for medical and nursing students: how stations work, how marking and resits are handled, real 2026 pass rates and a step-by-step prep plan.
Nils-Andre Stritt
26. August 2026
The PLAB exam is the GMC's two-part test for doctors who trained abroad. Get the 2026 fees, formats, pass rates, booking steps and the 2027 exam changes.
Celina Köhsl
25. August 2026
Do you need a J-1 visa for a US medical elective, or a B-1 visa? Compare both routes, the DS-2019 and patient-care rules, the real fees and the timing.
MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
24. August 2026
The OET exam is the English test the GMC and ECFMG accept from doctors. Here are the four sub-tests, the scores each body wants and how to prepare for it.
MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
21. August 2026
Which clinical skills can you really practise on a medical elective abroad? The GMC list of 23 procedures, the 13 AAMC core EPAs and how to log the proof.
MUDr. Andreas Zehetner
20. August 2026
USMLE Step 2 CK for IMGs in 2026: the new FSMB registration route, the 16-block exam day, the 218 passing score and how to time it all for the 2027 Match.
Celina Köhsl
18. August 2026
NRMP registration for the 2027 Match opens 15 September 2026. Get every deadline, fee and ECFMG rule that IMGs must meet, and plan your Match sign-up early.
MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
17. August 2026
ERAS application fees for 2027: the new $11 and $30 per-program rates, the $185 ECFMG token, FSMB and NRMP costs. Budget your IMG residency application now.
MUDr. Amandeep Grewal
14. August 2026
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