Table 1 Approximate match cost for an IMG (cost of medical school is not included)

ECFMG certification

ECFMG certification fee = $160^a

USMLE Step 1 = $985^a

USMLE Step 2 CK = $985^a

International test delivery surcharge for Step 1 = $185^a

International test delivery surcharge for Step 2 CK = $210^a

English proficiency exam (OET) = $455^b

Medical school transcript = $250^a

ECFMG pathway fee = $925^a

$4,155

USMLE exam preparation materials

UWorld Step 1 90 days access = $399^c

UWorld Step 2 CK 90 days access = $399^c

First Aid Step 1 book = $49.50^d

First Aid Step 2 CK book = $49.50^d

USMLE mock exam = $60 per exam^e

$1,257 including 3 USMLE Step 1 and 3 USMLE Step 2 CK mock exams

US clinical experience

Clinical rotation fee = $1,455 per rotation^f

Flights = $1,250 round trip^g

Accommodation = $1,000 per month^h

$6,160 price for 2 months of US clinical experience

ERAS application to 100 programs

ERAS token = $165^a

USMLE transcript fee = $80^a

Application fee to 100 programs = $2,339ⁱ

$2,584

Total

$14,156