u/Feeling-Win1399

I studied medicine in Europe and figured I’d share a quick honest take since I see a lot of mixed info here.

What was really good:

• Getting into a program is usually more straightforward than the US
• You start medicine earlier (no undergrad first)
• Good clinical exposure depending on the school
• Much cheaper

I worked with a Swedish company, that is now based in the US, when I applied, which helped with the process, but most of what matters happens after you actually start.

Overall, it’s worked out really well for me. I’m now applying for residency in the US, and even though there are a few things I’d do differently looking back, I’m really glad I took this path.

If anyone is considering Europe specifically, happy to answer questions.

I went down this route myself and studied medicine in Europe, so I just wanted to share a bit of perspective for anyone thinking about it.

The application process itself isn’t too bad, especially if you work with a company. I used a Swedish-based one when I applied (a few friends had gone through them before, and they’re now also based in the US), which made things easier.

What matters way more is what you do during med school, especially if your goal is to eventually apply for residency in the US. That part takes planning early, and I didn’t fully understand that going in.

But tbh, I don't regret a single thing! Saved so much money, time and got to travel loads too which was a plus :)

If anyone has questions about how it actually plays out, I’m happy to share.

I don’t see this talked about very clearly, so I figured I’d share my experience in case it helps someone.

I studied medicine in Europe and went through the whole process of applying, moving, and figuring things out. I had help from a Swedish-based company that some of my friends had used before (they also have a presence in the US), which made the paper work easier, but there’s definitely a lot you only really understand once you’re actually in it.

The biggest thing I wish I knew earlier is that this was even an option. I didn’t take the MCAT, since there you can go straight into medical school after high school, and tuition was a lot lower (around $12k/year vs ~50k/year in the US).

It’s not a bad path at all, just something you want to go into fully aware.

Happy to answer any questions if anyone’s considering it.

Hi everyone,

I’m curious how different medical schools incorporate patient safety and quality improvement (QI) into their curriculum. Do you feel well prepared for these types of questions on Step 2?

Are there any actual teaching resources you found helpful for this (e.g., OnlineMedEd or something similar), rather than just question banks or high-yield summaries like AMBOSS?

Looking for something that really teaches the concepts. Thanks!