IMGs from Nepal for USMLE and Residency


Nepali doctors study for the USMLE and get the ECFMG certificate to apply later on for residency in the US. They apply through ERAS every year to the same programs that interview and match their peers. These programs include the following: IMG Friendly.

Physicians from Nepal will come to the US ahead of time to do 2-3 months of clinical experience to make their profile more competitive. They will do these rotations in the following hospitals before applying to residency: Observerships.


Nepalese medical graduates usually come from these medical schools:

B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Birat Medical College
Chitwan Medical College
College of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur
Gandaki Medical College
Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University
Janaki Medical College
Kathmandu Medical College
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
KIST Medical College
Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Manipal College of Medical Sciences (MCOMS)
National Medical College, Birgunj
Nepal Medical College
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences College of Medicine
Nepalgunj Medical College
Nobel Medical College
Patan Academy of Health Sciences School of Medicine
Universal College of Medical Sciences