need help for BAMS medical graduate

**starsn** · 3rd May 2007, 09:47 PM

If we can go for MS in natural health online degrees what are the visa issues? currently I am on H4. Can we get a student visa?

**great guru** · 4th May 2007, 07:26 PM

Check the school? Will they issue an I 20 for this on-line course.? IF you get I 20 then you are eligible for an F1 but not guarenteed .

Originally Posted by starsn

If we can go for MS in natural health online degrees what are the visa issues? currently I am on H4. Can we get a student visa?

**starsn** · 10th May 2007, 09:27 PM

Hello Greatguru,
Thanks for all ur prompt replies. I am not yet done with my credential evaluation. My admission advisor suggested me to get my credentials done from here http://www.fcsa.biz/index.shtml
I would like to know if it is reliable even if I would like to go for other schools. And it says they accept photocopies of originals and its not mentioned as attested.

DOCUMENTATION

Do I need to send original documents?
FCSA accepts photocopies of your original documents. Exception: If you are applying for board licensure, you may need to submit original documents in a sealed envelope from your institution. Click here for a listing of application requirements for boards that accept FCSA evaluations. Click here to print out a form to send to your institutions requesting original/attested documents. Please remember to send clear and complete photocopies, including both sides if applicable. At the end of the FCSA application, you will be asked to read and sign a statement verifying that the documents you have submitted are true copies of the originals.

Can u help me?

**great guru** · 14th May 2007, 01:57 PM

Most of the reputed universities accept www.wes.org evaluation.
wHICH IS RELIABLE.

Originally Posted by starsn

Hello Greatguru,
Thanks for all ur prompt replies. I am not yet done with my credential evaluation. My admission advisor suggested me to get my credentials done from here http://www.fcsa.biz/index.shtml
I would like to know if it is reliable even if I would like to go for other schools. And it says they accept photocopies of originals and its not mentioned as attested.

DOCUMENTATION

Do I need to send original documents?
FCSA accepts photocopies of your original documents. Exception: If you are applying for board licensure, you may need to submit original documents in a sealed envelope from your institution. Click here for a listing of application requirements for boards that accept FCSA evaluations. Click here to print out a form to send to your institutions requesting original/attested documents. Please remember to send clear and complete photocopies, including both sides if applicable. At the end of the FCSA application, you will be asked to read and sign a statement verifying that the documents you have submitted are true copies of the originals.

Can u help me?

**dr.upasi** · 20th May 2007, 10:13 AM

hi, i am a BAMS graduate and interested in higher degree eduation from US or NZ university in any stream of studies.I am planning to appear for GRE and would like to know about the graduate programs which i can qualify with the qualification i bear now.Can you please share some information regarding this with me and also i would like to learn about the other career options in India itself (preferbly in Master's) which after completion may help me to get a work permit in above mentioned countries

**chetana** · 27th May 2007, 06:46 PM

I have done my Bsc BAMS in Karnataka . I really have no Idea what can I do in US . I am here from last 4 years. I have worked for 3 years in INDIA.
currently I am working as a physician assistant.(I started a few months ago) But I want to do something of my own .After I send my credentials for evaluation ,& I take up specified classes what happens? where can I get jobs? or what can I do I am really confused please help me .
thanks
chetana

**RASHMIPV** · 24th June 2007, 05:59 AM

hai,
i am a BAMS student from karnataka and need to do my higher studies in US or in UK with my degree as a qualification.kindly direct me in this regard in the right way as i have least idea in this.waiting for the reply.....

**abhuda** · 19th August 2008, 04:04 PM

www.valuemd.com

Check if you want to go for M.D. in Carriabeans. 2 years in Carriabean (basic medical science courses) and 2 years in U.S. (clinical rotations).
Windsor University School of Medicine (WUSM), St. Kittis , Carriabean appears cheapest (US $ 5k/semester include living , school supplies, have to pay only for food). The president Dr. Gadam appears to be South Indian Origin. Getting in school is easiest for Indian ,no need for pre-med/MCAT. However some students from WUSM have posting that to be licensed in North America as a Physician, one need to have premed requirement completed. Two year college: 1 year (two semester/2 courses ) each of Biology, Physics, Chemistry with laboratory classes in each of these areas, a course of calculus/Stat/Math, Biochemistry
is must for M.D. licence in U.S./Canada.

Some hard work needed , 2 years in Carriabean, can visit U.S. after each semester. It seems better than doing something else (education) in the U.S. to upgrade BAMS qualification.

Research (education quality, USMLE pass rate, tution fee) about Carriabean medical schools at www.valuemd.com before you take final decision.
Abhuda

**vritti17** · 26th January 2009, 12:38 PM

hello everyone,

i've been reading that there is frustration for those with BAMS degree starting a new life in America. I want to say that it is not hopeless. I am an Ayurvedic practitioner who studied at the Florida Vedic College in Sarasota. I live in Chicago, and would love the opportunity to learn from any of you. There are many people who want to learn more about Ayurveda, there are just not many Ayurvedic doctors who are providng these opportunites.

It would take a lot of hard work, but it is possible. If you want to contact me directly, please do.

info@vedictherapies.com

Also, check out Bastyr college. You could probably transfer in a lot of what you know, and get a degree in natrupathic medicine. Still, it takes an entreprenuer as well as a doctor to make it in this field. As you really have to pave your own way. You could also look at teaching opportunities at Ayurvedic colleges in the U.S.

http://www.ayurveda.com/

http://niam.com/corp-web/index.htm

http://www.ayurveda-nama.org/

http://www.ayurvedaacademy.com/

If your English is good, you could try to teach workshops at yoga studios.

Thanks,

Monica

**Nisha pathak** · 21st February 2009, 04:44 PM

Hi..... I am BAMS student from Nashik university, India. I had done my 1 year post graduate diploma in Emergency Medical Services. Now i am doing my First semester(spring) At California State University Northridge in MPH (program Planning) Shall i change my Major to Health Administration ? Which one is good for getting H1 visa? Is there any other good option other than these two? I am currently on F1 visa.

Also is that true BAMS person is not eligible for USMLE?

Please someone help me as i dont want to waste my time. I am here from just one month. If there is any other good option i can do something fast.

so please help me.

**Nisha pathak** · 21st February 2009, 05:02 PM

Hi..... I am BAMS student from Nashik university, India. I had done my 1 year post graduate diploma in Emergency Medical Services. Now i am doing my First semester(spring) At California State University Northridge in MPH (program Planning) Shall i change my Major to Health Administration ? Which one is good for getting H1 visa? Is there any other good option other than these two? I am currently on F1 visa.

Also is that true BAMS person is not eligible for USMLE?

Please someone help me as i dont want to waste my time. I am here from just one month. If there is any other good option i can do something fast.

so please help me.[/QUOTE]

**schandrag** · 23rd February 2009, 10:17 AM

Your'e right
a BAMS degree holder is not eligible to write the USMLE.

**Nisha pathak** · 2nd March 2009, 11:40 PM

Thanks,

So will you please suggest me what can i do as a BAMS person? I am feeling like that i am wasting my time doing MPH. what shall i do for job?

Please someone guide me.

**great guru** · 13th April 2009, 02:37 PM

You can do MD alternate medicine in US. You may have to take few pre med course before joining.

Originally Posted by Nisha pathak

Thanks,

So will you please suggest me what can i do as a BAMS person? I am feeling like that i am wasting my time doing MPH. what shall i do for job?

Please someone guide me.

**mekhala** · 27th January 2010, 08:29 AM

hi,
we r unfortunate thing is that bams,bhms etc cours es r not eligible to practice.myself did bhms from india and sitting idle.if anyway one suggest me which course is suitable for me so that i can get employment.
thanks

**vaishalisahu** · 6th February 2010, 02:45 PM

Hi Nisha,

I did my BAMS last year from India and currently settled in US with my family. Would like to talk more about this with you. Could we talk. Please drop me an email at vaishalisahu81@gmail.com.

Vaishali.

Originally Posted by Nisha pathak

Thanks,

So will you please suggest me what can i do as a BAMS person? I am feeling like that i am wasting my time doing MPH. what shall i do for job?

Please someone guide me.

**tenessee** · 27th May 2010, 06:40 PM

Hi Nisha,

How could u get into MPH?they will ask for bachelors degree rt?but our BAMS is not recognised as bachelors degree over here....!!I tried to get into MS but every time i'll get reply that u r not qualified....even though I did few prerequisite in biology courses.So could u please tell me how were u able to get into MPH.Any other document u provided?This is really very important to me...please do reply.need to get into MS badly.my contact ID is sonysandy21@yahoo.com.....thanks in advance.

**tenessee** · 27th May 2010, 06:43 PM

bams to MPH?

Hi Nisha,

How could u get into MPH?they will ask for bachelors degree rt?but our BAMS is not recognised as bachelors degree over here....!!I tried to get into MS but every time i'll get reply that u r not qualified....even though I did few prerequisite in biology courses.So could u please tell me how were u able to get into MPH.Any other document u provided?This is really very important to me...please do reply.need to get into MS badly.my contact ID is sonysandy21@yahoo.com.....thanks in advance.

**abhuda** · 11th June 2010, 11:20 PM

I have posted earlier user name Abhuda. I am attending a community college in Georgia- BS Premed major. So far I completed 54 credits ( I took 18 credits/semester) and got all "A" grades except English 1101 and 1102 where I got "B". My GPA is 3.90. I am now doing Anatomy and Phsiology classes in summer - fast track (8 credits, 3+1 each). I finished Calculus I and II as well. I will transfer to UGA in JAn 2010 and complete Org Chem , Physics, Endocrionology, Biochem and Genetics. I want to major in Microbiology. I hope I can finish BS by 2011 end, 120 credits- including summer sessions.

I shall work on MCAT after I complete Org Chem and Physics at UGA.

I want to give a shot for MD program in US and if could not get- will go to Carriabean St Georges/Saba Med School.

By the way I have 2 kids- elder will be 6th grader and younger 1st grader in August 2010.

It is a wonderful experience to attend classes in US in college. The teaching is extraordinary as compared to India. There are very good text books. My teachers are highly impressed by my motivation and grade performance.

Hope it may motivate others.

Abhuda

**cole1434** · 25th August 2010, 06:49 AM

Thanks a lot for giving us alot of information ... This is really very beneficial for me. I like it so much........

**danyelhector** · 28th August 2010, 05:01 AM

I was also looking for something like this for ma relatives. Thanks for giving all these suggestions. And if any problem fro court docs the i can help u out

**Daneyal67** · 6th November 2010, 08:20 AM

I just wanted to do a BAMS (Bachelors of Aurvedic Medicine) but i want to know that which university is good...

**citrusleaf** · 5th August 2011, 02:30 PM

I am a BAMS graduate, and I wanted to share my story with all. Even though this is an old thread, I wanted to add information as this is the first result of a Google search for "BAMS in US"! Hopefully this will help someone...

I got married and came to the US in 2008. I was quite naive initially and believed my degree will be worth something here. I wasted a year trying to get into a masters program and PA school. The sad news is that BAMS is a definite dead-end in the US - It is *not* recognized as a bachelors program. After lots of deliberation, I decided that the best way forward is to drop it.

Please don't waste your time, money and effort sending your transcripts to WES (World education services) for evaluation - Please trust me, I have been through it all. They are just a money making outfit. They use generic verbiage from a template in their transcripts, and in the end, universities *do not* accept it.

It has happened to me with 3 different universities... Not a SINGLE credit was transferred. The problem is that WES will not say anything about accreditation in the transcripts. Universities here only honor accredited degrees. I am pretty sure WES is well aware of this.. but they make money from innocent international students.

After a lot of analysis, I finally narrowed my focus to Nursing - It is well aligned with health science, does not take very long, and is in demand in the US.

I enrolled in a community college, ran through all the prerequisites pretty quickly - all told, I finished 36 credits in 3 semesters. I got admitted to ASN (Associate of science in Nursing) in Fall 2009 .. and graduated in Spring 2011 (5 semesters).. Not bad at all.. I am now comfortably employed and feel like a contributing member of society. The effort was totally worth it! I hope do my BSN and finally get into PA school in the near future.

To all my other BAMS friends, I would only say that the sooner you decide to make a fresh start, the better it will be for you in the US. Good Luck!

**marry123** · 17th August 2011, 10:02 AM

thx

**ShahG** · 6th July 2012, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by citrusleaf

I am a BAMS graduate, and I wanted to share my story with all. Even though this is an old thread, I wanted to add information as this is the first result of a Google search for "BAMS in US"! Hopefully this will help someone...

I got married and came to the US in 2008. I was quite naive initially and believed my degree will be worth something here. I wasted a year trying to get into a masters program and PA school. The sad news is that BAMS is a definite dead-end in the US - It is *not* recognized as a bachelors program. After lots of deliberation, I decided that the best way forward is to drop it.

Please don't waste your time, money and effort sending your transcripts to WES (World education services) for evaluation - Please trust me, I have been through it all. They are just a money making outfit. They use generic verbiage from a template in their transcripts, and in the end, universities *do not* accept it.

It has happened to me with 3 different universities... Not a SINGLE credit was transferred. The problem is that WES will not say anything about accreditation in the transcripts. Universities here only honor accredited degrees. I am pretty sure WES is well aware of this.. but they make money from innocent international students.

After a lot of analysis, I finally narrowed my focus to Nursing - It is well aligned with health science, does not take very long, and is in demand in the US.

I enrolled in a community college, ran through all the prerequisites pretty quickly - all told, I finished 36 credits in 3 semesters. I got admitted to ASN (Associate of science in Nursing) in Fall 2009 .. and graduated in Spring 2011 (5 semesters).. Not bad at all.. I am now comfortably employed and feel like a contributing member of society. The effort was totally worth it! I hope do my BSN and finally get into PA school in the near future.

To all my other BAMS friends, I would only say that the sooner you decide to make a fresh start, the better it will be for you in the US. Good Luck!

I completely agree to what you've written above.Here are my questions/concerns:
I want to go the IT route.I tried my luck for 4 years in it and I enjoyed it.Now I need to decide what courses should I do so that I can train well and find a decent job in the IT field.I want to do a Masters in IT(I know might sound stupid because obviously I have a Bachelors in Ayurveda and not IT).Can you advise /or anybody else going this route if we are eligible to do it and what are the prerequisites.I have a three yr old so I am more interested in Colleges that offer Online Courses too.Life's given us a second chance and this time I intend to do it right..atleast course wise

pun intended

.
Appreciate all the advise that I can get to start my career options here.
Thanks in advance!

**Ragsdr** · 12th December 2012, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by citrusleaf

I am a BAMS graduate, and I wanted to share my story with all. Even though this is an old thread, I wanted to add information as this is the first result of a Google search for "BAMS in US"! Hopefully this will help someone...

I got married and came to the US in 2008. I was quite naive initially and believed my degree will be worth something here. I wasted a year trying to get into a masters program and PA school. The sad news is that BAMS is a definite dead-end in the US - It is *not* recognized as a bachelors program. After lots of deliberation, I decided that the best way forward is to drop it.

Please don't waste your time, money and effort sending your transcripts to WES (World education services) for evaluation - Please trust me, I have been through it all. They are just a money making outfit. They use generic verbiage from a template in their transcripts, and in the end, universities *do not* accept it.

It has happened to me with 3 different universities... Not a SINGLE credit was transferred. The problem is that WES will not say anything about accreditation in the transcripts. Universities here only honor accredited degrees. I am pretty sure WES is well aware of this.. but they make money from innocent international students.

After a lot of analysis, I finally narrowed my focus to Nursing - It is well aligned with health science, does not take very long, and is in demand in the US.

I enrolled in a community college, ran through all the prerequisites pretty quickly - all told, I finished 36 credits in 3 semesters. I got admitted to ASN (Associate of science in Nursing) in Fall 2009 .. and graduated in Spring 2011 (5 semesters).. Not bad at all.. I am now comfortably employed and feel like a contributing member of society. The effort was totally worth it! I hope do my BSN and finally get into PA school in the near future.

To all my other BAMS friends, I would only say that the sooner you decide to make a fresh start, the better it will be for you in the US. Good Luck!

Hi,

I am a bams graduate from india. i am planning to do my masters in US. I m preparing for Gre nd Toefl. What are the chances of mine for settling in US. My ultimate goal is to do masters in US. What kind of courses can i do over there. My bams transcripts are in sanskrit language. How can i evaluate my credentials? Does WES evaluation will really be helpful for me? Does US really consider my degree as bachelors over there? If not, what shud my next alternative ? There are several questions rankling in my mind. In addition to BAMS degree, i have a pg diploma in bioinformatics. I am also a certified professional coder from american academy of professional coders. I need lot of help from you people. How shud i approach. Please reply.

**Ragsdr** · 12th December 2012, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by abhuda

I have posted earlier user name Abhuda. I am attending a community college in Georgia- BS Premed major. So far I completed 54 credits ( I took 18 credits/semester) and got all "A" grades except English 1101 and 1102 where I got "B". My GPA is 3.90. I am now doing Anatomy and Phsiology classes in summer - fast track (8 credits, 3+1 each). I finished Calculus I and II as well. I will transfer to UGA in JAn 2010 and complete Org Chem , Physics, Endocrionology, Biochem and Genetics. I want to major in Microbiology. I hope I can finish BS by 2011 end, 120 credits- including summer sessions.

I shall work on MCAT after I complete Org Chem and Physics at UGA.

I want to give a shot for MD program in US and if could not get- will go to Carriabean St Georges/Saba Med School.

By the way I have 2 kids- elder will be 6th grader and younger 1st grader in August 2010.

It is a wonderful experience to attend classes in US in college. The teaching is extraordinary as compared to India. There are very good text books. My teachers are highly impressed by my motivation and grade performance.

Hope it may motivate others.

Abhuda

Hi,

Thanks for posting a lot of information which is helpful for all bams graduates.

I am a BAMS graduate from india. I am plannin to do my masters in US. What courses can i opt ? How does WES evaluate BAMS credentials? my ultimate goal is to do masters in US. Please help me how to make an approach. I booked my GRE slot nd will be soon takin toefl too. Which universities shud i opt? Which courses will really be helpful for me to settle in US. In addition to BAMS i have PG diploma in bioinformatics. I am also the certified medical coder from AAPC. Please post your reply as soon as possible.