u/Chemical_Muscle5384

Hi everyone,
I’m really confused about what direction to take and would genuinely appreciate some advice from people who have been through this or are currently on a similar path.

I’m a 2019 batch graduate and graduated in March 2025. I recently got around 15,000 rank in NEET PG.
I have also given USMLE Step 1 and am currently preparing for Step 2 CK. My long-term goal has been to pursue residency in the US, but I’m now seriously questioning whether I should continue with the USMLE journey or take a PG seat in India.

My dilemma is basically:
I have a decent enough NEET PG rank to potentially get a seat in India.
On the other hand, I’ve already invested time and effort into the USMLE pathway and cleared Step 1.
I’m worried about the uncertainty of matching in the US, especially as an IMG.
At the same time, I’m scared that if I take a seat in India now, I’ll always wonder whether I should have given the USMLE journey a proper shot.
Since I graduated in 2025, I also don’t want to lose valuable time without making a clear decision.
For those who have gone through this decision, what would you do in my situation?
Would you recommend taking a PG seat in India and building a secure career here, or continuing with Step 2 CK + US clinical experience + applications and giving the USMLE pathway a serious attempt?

I would especially appreciate advice from Indian IMGs who have matched recently, people who chose India after considering USMLE, and anyone who has experience with both pathways.

Please be honest about the financial, time, career, and matching risks involved. I’m genuinely looking for perspective rather than validation.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I’m just starting my preparation for USMLE Step 2 CK and would really appreciate advice from people who have taken the exam recently.

For those who have recently given Step 2, especially in 2026:

→ Which pre-made notes/resources did you find most useful?

→ What did your preparation actually look like in the final few months?
→ Which resources turned out to be high-yield, and which ones would you skip if you had to start over?
→ How did you approach UWorld, NBMEs, CMS forms, and incorrects?
→ Most importantly, if you were starting your Step 2 prep again today, what would you do differently?

I’m trying to avoid collecting too many resources and would rather build my preparation around what has actually worked for recent test-takers.

Any honest post-exam advice would be greatly appreciated!