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Hey guys,
I am a first year MBBS student in a Pakistani medical college. I wanted to ask about the USMLE and clinical electives. Namely, when should the USMLE be taken? Some say at the end of third year [i.e end of basic sciences] some say after graduation. I know electives should be taken while still a student, but should those be taken ASAP, or in 3rd/4th year as well? Is there any ranking to the clinical electives you take? I'm given to believe taking electives in the US is best, while taking them at a hospital you would later want to join up with is even better. Could someone share their insight with me? I'd be much obliged. Thanks!
I am a first year MBBS student in a Pakistani medical college. I wanted to ask about the USMLE and clinical electives. Namely, when should the USMLE be taken? Some say at the end of third year [i.e end of basic sciences] some say after graduation. I know electives should be taken while still a student, but should those be taken ASAP, or in 3rd/4th year as well? Is there any ranking to the clinical electives you take? I'm given to believe taking electives in the US is best, while taking them at a hospital you would later want to join up with is even better. Could someone share their insight with me? I'd be much obliged. Thanks!