Indian NEET Qualifiers To Become Licensed Docs In US

BANGALORE: Miles Education, a global ed-tech leader in outcome-driven international programs, today announced the official launch of the Miles MBBS-MD U.S. Pathway in a strategic partnership with St. James School of Medicine (SJSM), an accredited Caribbean medical school with clinical rotations and residency placements across the United States.

The initiative directly addresses two major global healthcare challenges: India's acute shortage of medical seats and the United States' growing demand for licensed physicians. Each year, over 20 lakh Indian students sit for NEET UG, yet only about 120,000 secure a seat—leaving millions of qualified students behind due to limited capacity and sky-high private college fees. At the same time, the U.S. is projected to face a shortfall of 86,000 doctors by 2036, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), with rural and underserved communities being hit the hardest. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) already make up nearly 25% of the U.S. physician workforce and demand continues to rise. The Miles U.S. MBBS–MD Pathway directly addresses both crises by offering Indian NEET UG qualifiers an affordable and high-quality route to become licensed U.S. and Indian doctors. As a part of this program, students complete their pre-clinical coursework in the Caribbean, followed by clinical rotations and residency placements in the U.S., preparing them to clear all three steps of the USMLE and secure a U.S. medical license.

All this at 50% lower tuition than Indian private colleges and an earning potential of U.S. Doctor Salaries which is approximately 10x of Indian MBBS and MD. This pathway gives students direct access to American healthcare, which is recognised as one of the most advanced medical systems in the world. Through this experience, Indian candidates gain exposure to world-class medical education and hospital systems.

It offers them the opportunity to return and contribute to the Indian healthcare landscape, bringing back global best practices and

innovations.