How to Choose Your Destination For MBBS Abroad?

Medical Study in abroad has now become an immediate choice for the qualified students who are unable to reserve themselves a seat in the government medical colleges of India and refuse to be financially exploited by the private ones.

When it comes to studying MBBS Abroad, the struggle becomes ten times more real. The world is a big place to discover and it is extremely difficult to choose with the unlimited horizons it can offer. To help you with making a choice regarding the country, course and university, there are several ways which you can use like talking to a counsellor as provided by many top consultancies like Rus Education.

However, the quintessential and first step towards studying MBBS Abroad is the willingness and a strong determination to learn even against all odds. Though there is a slight chance that you may find yourself interested in other disciplines or realise that you do not wish to study medicine anymore, it is always better to ensure your interest and objectives before calling your years of hard work a waste of time instead of utilizing them to achieve your goal.

The first step towards studying MBBS abroad, after you are done with all the requisites, is to choose a country. This will give you a general idea of the involved budgeting and the scope of the degree. 

Here is a check card for you to choose your preferred country based upon some of the essential criterias you can ponder over and the preferred countries like Russia, Ukraine, Bangladesh, etc. in response to it.

Country	Affordable Cost of Living	Global Reputation	Need to learn Foreign Language	Cultural Associations	Suitable Weather	Safety
USA	–	✔	–	–	✔	✔
Canada	–	✔	–	–	✔	✔
Australia	–	✔	–	–	✔	✔
China	✔	✔	✔	–	✔	✔
Russia	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Carribean Islands	✔	✔	–	✔	✔	✔
Kyrgyzstan	✔	✔	✔	–	✔	✔
Ukraine	✔	✔	✔	–	✔	✔
Bangladesh	✔	✔	–	✔	✔	✔

Now, once you have successfully chosen the country, the next task is to put a red circle finalising the university you want to study. This will be very crucial (even more than choosing a country) as it will be directly reflected upon your future. If the university is of high reputation and has proven its quality and excellence over the time, the remaining components such as living expenditures, cultural and language differences, etc can be easily overlooked.

However, in general, if you are looking for MBBS abroad and have already zoned in the preferred country, you should be examining its various universities based upon the following criterias:

Validity

When it comes to MBBS study abroad and the list of top medical universities abroad is prepared, the validity of the degree provided by an institution becomes the first point of evaluation.For Indian students, the governing bodies like the National Medical Council (erstwhile known as MCI) validates the medical universities abroad, However bodies like the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) etc also provide affiliations to the universities so    the degree gets acceptable at a global level.

Expenditure

The other important aspect of your medical study abroad is the total expenditure including that of the fees, travel, and living. Several universities offer the accommodations and basic livings included in the fee structure itself, Therefore there is no need to add-on to the basic expenses, unless the student wishes other purchases for his/her comfort.

Lifestyle

As a student you will be a part of the country’s cultural ethics and lifestyle for about 6 to 7 years, and university campuses will be an integral part of it. Therefore, it is always better to understand the student life and culture stimulated within the campus. This will include the qua;ity of accommodation provided and the conduction of various extra-curricular activities in the university as well as its participation in the region.

Curriculum and Pedagogy

The most important part, when it comes to the  university selection coming second to the validity would be the curriculum and pedagogical practices in the university. This deals with the academics aspect whether the learning is research-based, experience based, theoretical, etc and moreover will it suit your expectations.

There are even several ways points for discussion based most of them vary by the personal choice and requirement. The above mentioned pointers are generic and a common point of concern.