In the USA, medical degree programs are graduate programs of 4 years duration leading to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Most students enter medical schools with a 4-year bachelor’s degree, completion of the undergraduate pre-med curriculum and the MCAT (medical college admission test).

As long as the medical school in India is a recognized medical school, you can apply to take the Medical Licensing Exams in the USA through ECFMG (www.ecfmg.org) and apply for residency programs in the USA. Even if you are US citizen or legal resident, as long as you hold a non-US/Canadian medical degree, you’ll be considered an international medical graduate.

No one can tell you if the exams are tough or easy. US medical graduates may find it tough while some foreign-trained physicians may find it easy. It depends on the quality of your training.

The good thing about the US medical programs is the curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the US Medical Licensing Examinations (Step 1, 2 and 3) leading to full licensure.