IFOM Exam

The full form of the IFOM exam is International Foundation of Medicine Exam. IFOM is conducted by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) for the healthcare professionals.

The IFOM exam has 2 parts –

	OVERVIEW	QUESTION FORMAT	SYLLABUS	STANDARD (on par with)	FEES
Basic Science Exam (BSE)	Includes basic medical science curriculum	160 multiple choice questions in clinical vignette style	Anatomy Biochemistry Histology and Cell Biology Microbiology Organ Systems Pathology Pharmacology Physiology	USMLE Step 1	15000 INR (approx.)
Clinical Science Assessment	Theoretical medical knowledge and understanding of clinical science	160 multiple choice questions in clinical vignette style	Family Medicine Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Pediatrics Psychiatry Surgery	USMLE Step 2 CK	22000 INR (approx.)

IFOM exam has many similarities with the USMLE exam of USA. In fact, experts call it a pre version of the USMLE exam available in different languages for non-English competent students.

Why choose the IFOM exam?

If not well-versed with English language, IFOM can be cracked in many languages.
By appearing for the IFOM exam, you get an idea about your performance possibility in the USMLE exam
Be familiar with exam format of the USMLE exam
Adding IFOM to your resume makes it appear more lucrative
Costs lesser than USMLE exam
Often used as criteria for internship, exam, training program
For post graduate medical training programs
Examine student performance at international level

**Please note, IFOM exam does not complete the USA residency program criteria.

History of IFOM exam –

NBME started the IFOM exam since 2010 designed to assess the core medical knowledge and learning of international graduates.

IFOM Syllabus –

The IFOM Syllabus covers global medical health care trends.

The IFOM exam is reviewed and set by a committee of international medical educators from medical schools across the world.

Is USMLE and IFOM the same?

No, USMLE and IFOM are not same.

What are the differences between USMLE and IFOM exam?

USMLE happens in English language only. IFOM exam happens in many languages including Portugese and Spanish
USMLE is mandatory for USA Residency Program. IFOM cannot replace USMLE criteria in USA residency program
The cost for IFOM exam is much lesser than USMLE

What are the similarities between USMLE and IFOM exam?

The syllabus of USMLE and IFOM exam are similar. In fact, the question pattern of USMLE Step 1 and IFOM Basic Science, USMLE Step 2 CK and IFOM Clinical Science is very close.

Thus appearing for the IFOM exam by NBME helps international medical graduates to understand their performance possibility in the USMLE exam of USA.

Where to take the IFOM exam?

IFOM exam be taken near prometric centers near you.

IFOM Exam Fees:

The IFOM exam fees is around 40,000 INR,

How to prepare for the IFOM exam?

MBBSUniversities.com being the best medical education consultant in India helps students to prepare for the IFOM exam. To prepare for the IFOM exam, students can simply be part of our MU Exclusive USMLE Preparatory Classes conducted both online and offline. The best part is just by being part of the MU Exclusive USMLE Preparatory Course, students can simultaneously prepare for the IFOM as well as USMLE exam.

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