We are very particular about studying Abroad which is, of course, natural as well as needed. Apart from the ranking of the university, we not only look upon the fee structure but also the environment of the campus which should be favorable for the Indian students. Although there are a lot of Medical Schools in the world, here are the Top 5 universities which are feasible and ranked as the best across the globe.

1. Harvard Medical School

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts and was established in 1782. Harvard medical school is the oldest institution of higher learning in The United States and among the most prestigious in the world. Harvard Medical School’s core mission is to alleviate human suffering by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in both clinical care and biomedical inquiry. Only 5-6% of those who apply are admitted to fulfil their dreams of research in medicine.

Requirements:

• To apply in HMS you need to submit the AMCAS (American Medical College Application service) application (Non-refundable application fee $100).
• HMS accepts applications from current students in good standing and graduate of accredited colleges who demonstrate aptitude in the biological and physical science during their undergraduate course, demonstrate fluent and nuanced facility in English as effective communication among the team.
• HMS does not accept transfer students.
• Some of the selection factors of HMS are: academic records, applicant essay, extracurricular activities, and experience in health field and community work.
• Admission to Harvard Medical School is very selective. They seek students of integrity and maturity who have leadership potential and concern for others.

2. Oxford University Medical School

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England, United Kingdom. Oxford University Medical School was established in 1936. It offers Bachelor of Medicine for a duration of 6 years which costs around 31.9 lakhs. The Oxford Medical School is traditional in its teaching and is therefore split into preclinical (1-3 years) and clinical (4-6 years) phases. Preclinical students are based at university science area and clinical students are based at John Radcliffe Hospital.

Requirements:

• Candidates are required to achieve at least a grade A in both chemistry and at least one of biology, physics and mathematics.
• All candidates must take the Biomedical Admission Test (BMAT) as part of their application and no student is admitted without interview.
• University of Oxford Medicine course does not accept requests from students wishing to transfer from other universities to Oxford.

3. University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine

The University of Cambridge is a public university in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The University grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute. Medical School of University of Cambridge was found in 1842. The school is co-located with Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge biomedical campus.

Requirements:

• Students from Cambridge University can enter the clinical school on completion of three years of pre-clinical training and a further interviewing process.
• Applicants from outside Cambridge University are also invited to apply, provided they meet the entry requirements.
• Applicants must have a level chemistry, and one of biology, physics, mathematics A or AS level. At least an upper second class honors degree in any discipline. The AS/A level subject requirements also apply to the IB.

4. Stanford Medical School

Stanford University School of Medicine is in the medical school of Stanford university and is located in California. It traces its roots to the medical department of the University of Pacific, found in San Francisco in 1858. The Stanford School of Medicine has a long tradition of leadership in medical research, education and effective clinical therapies. Stanford provides scholarship ranging from 25-75% on tuition and course associated fee to candidates.

Requirements:

• Average GPA required- 3.89
• International students must have studied for at least one academic year at an accredited college or university in the United States, Canada or The United Kingdom prior to applying for admission.
• Applicants are considered for admission without regard to any disability or region.
• Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, laboratory or field experiments, behavioral or social science and communication.

5. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. It is research intensive medical school of Johns Hopkins University and was found in 1893. The school of medicine shares a campus with the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. As a global health leader, Johns Hopkins benefits from the talents of a diverse community. In that spirit, the school of medicine encourages qualified international students to apply.

Requirements:

• To be competitive for admission, you should have MCAT scores in the top 1% and powerful application that includes plenty of extracurricular activities and challenging coursework.
• The application fee at Johns Hopkins University is $100 and tuition fee is $54900.

A report by Avantika Gurjar by ihoik education desk