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Do students of AIIMS Delhi get opportunity to go to US UK during MBBS?
yes, AIIMS Delhi students do get opportunities to go to US/UK during MBBS — but the reality is a bit more complicated than it sounds.
- ICMR research grants: if you do solid research and get it approved by ICMR, the trip is fully funded. this is the best route. but you need actual research output, not just applying randomly
- Self-funded electives: Oxford, Hopkins, Harvard all have elective programs open to AIIMS students. most students who go this route pay out of pocket. AIIMS administration actually discourages it since it means missing classes, but students manage it during vacations or by getting internship extended later
- Formal exchange programs: AIIMS has MoUs with Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Oxford. spots are limited and selection is competitive — academic performance and research experience matter a lot
real talk — most AIIMS students are genuinely too busy during MBBS to go abroad. the ones who do are usually research-oriented or from very well-off families who can self-fund. if you're planning post-MBBS though, AIIMS is a great launchpad for USMLE (US medical licensing) and UK PLAB prep — the brand carries serious weight internationally.
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AIIMS Delhi students getting opportunities to go to US/UK during MBBS — this question has a concrete answer that many aspiring AIIMS students don't know about.
Yes — AIIMS Delhi has formal and informal international exposure opportunities during MBBS:
Formal programs:
- AIIMS Student Exchange Program: Bilateral agreements with institutions in the US (Johns Hopkins, University of Michigan), UK (Oxford, King's College London), and others. Selected students can do clinical rotations (2-6 weeks) at partner hospitals during 4th or 5th year MBBS.
- Selection is competitive — typically top 5-10% of the batch gets these spots. Clinical performance + academic record + interview.
Informal/self-arranged:
- Many AIIMS students independently arrange "elective rotations" at US/UK hospitals — facilitated by Indian-origin physicians who maintain connections with AIIMS. This happens more often than the formal program.
- US clinical electives (called "USCE — US Clinical Experience") are highly sought after for USMLE Step 2 CS preparation and residency match purposes.
Research opportunities:
- NIH (National Institutes of Health, USA) Fogarty fellowships are available to AIIMS students for research visits during MBBS internship year.
- AIIMS-ICMR collaborative programs also include international components.
If you're at AIIMS and targeting a US residency eventually: Start building research publications and faculty connections from Year 1. The clinical exposure opportunity abroad during MBBS is available, but not guaranteed without proactive effort.
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Yes, I’ve been to both the US and UK during my MBBS years at AIIMS New Delhi. But unless the students secure a research grant from ICMR, the trip is not sponsored. This means that they have to pay the expenses from their own pocket.
For a research grant, you’ll have to get a good research work done and present it to ICMR in a conference. Through a research grant, you’ll travel to the US or UK without having to spend a single penny.
On the other hand, electives to Oxford, Harvard, Hopkins are self-funded by the students. They go abroad for their electives during vacations. But this is highly discouraged by the administration as it results in loss of classes. Most students manage by missing a few classes or getting their internship extended in the later years.
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AIIMS Delhi does provide opportunities to its students to go to US and UK during their MBBS.
AIIMS Delhi has exchange programs and collaborations with international universities to facilitate the same. These universities include Harvard Medical School, John Hopkins University, Yale University, and the University of Oxford.
Students of AIIMS Delhi, through these collaborations, travel to the US and UK for exchange programs and research internships. This offers them insights into different healthcare systems and research methodologies. It is a huge learning opportunity that offers enhancement of their development as medical professionals.
To participate, candidates must face high competition and the selection is based on academic performance, and research experience, among other criteria.
But, travel and living expenses can cause a bit of a problem. Travels to Harvard Medical School, John Hopkins University, and the University of Oxford are self-funded.
These expenses can come from your pocket. But even ICMR can provide you grant for your research if you convince ICMR of the potential of your research work.
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My brother has gone to both the US as well as the UK during his MBBS at AIIMS Delhi. The caveat is that the trips are expensive, as expected. So either you can spend it on your own or get a sponsorship from the ICMR research grant.
To get ICMR research funding you need to do some good research on your field and then convince ICMR through some conferences regarding why you need to secure some funding for the project. If they get convinced of the same and your request is approved, you do not need to spend a penny for your trip.
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