Cost & ROI
A faster path to a first medical degree (MBBS/MD-equivalent) at a fraction of US cost—presented transparently.
Cost & ROI
A faster path to a first medical degree (MBBS/MD-equivalent) at a fraction of US cost—presented transparently.
PrimeMed Route
Direct-entry international program
~6 years
total time to a first medical degree (MBBS/MD-equivalent)
$60,000–$120,000
illustrative total (tuition + typical living); excludes flights/visa/USMLE fees
US Route
Undergraduate + Medical School
~8 years
4 years undergrad + 4 years MD
$406,000–$643,000
illustrative total (median UG budgets + 4-year med school tuition); excludes loan interest
~2 years faster into residency earnings; if financing, total paid over time typically grows more on the US route
(see Financing & Interest).
Our Service Packages
Admissions Package
- Eligibility check & school shortlist
- Application materials & coaching
- Interview prep & deadline management
Arrival Package
- Visa guidance (JW202/X1) & arrival onboarding
- Housing & local registrations (bank/phone/permit)
- Safety & campus orientation
USMLE Package
- Curriculum mapping (Step 1 P/F timing; Step 2 CK targets)
- Q-bank access & diagnostics; NBME mocks at T-6 / T-3 / T-1 weeks
- Weekly scorecards & escalation tutoring
USCE & LoR Package
- Plan for 8–12 weeks US hands-on electives (when eligible)
- VSLO/affiliation or direct-apply channels
- LoR SOP: designate attending · 2–3 US clinical letters · deadlines
Parent Updates (Subscription)
- Monthly progress & risk flags
- USMLE and attendance snapshots
- Advisor call on request
Add-on Notes (optional)
- Research placement assistance (case-by-case)
- Extra LoR administration
- Document translation/credentialing
Service packages exclude third-party costs such as school application fees, visas, medical exams, postage, insurance, site fees for USCE, and exam fees (ECFMG/USMLE).
What's Included
- Advisory & coordination per package
- Templates, checklists, and timelines
- USMLE study planning & score monitoring
- USCE site search, application support, LoR SOP
Not Included
- University tuition & housing
- Visa fees, medical exams, residence permits
- USMLE/ECFMG/ERAS fees
- USCE site fees, travel, and accommodation
