One-to-one USMLE coaching instead of batch classes: a structured 100+ day program, a dedicated 1:1 mentor and weekly mock tracking — the same system 700+ medical students have trained under on their way to the Match.
Every student gets a free consultation session — bring any question about the exams, the timeline or the cost, and talk it through openly.
Next Steps is 1:1 USMLE coaching with a dedicated mentor, live USMLE classes and a structured 100-day study plan for Step 1 and Step 2 CK.
We have offices in Hyderabad and Bangalore, and students join our online USMLE classes from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Kerala, Kolkata and across India.
Unedited WhatsApp messages on result day — scores, passes and the bad weeks before them. Swipe through them, and tap any card to read the whole conversation.
I really thought I couldn't make it, but the FA series helped my score jump from 50s to 70s in just a month. Form 1 helped me get an idea about the endurance required for the exam.
I just got step 2 result. Passed it… I got 253. I'm happy, hope you are happy too.
When I prepared on my own it wasn't this structured, it was too random. I didn't have a proper plan or any idea how to take it forward. After joining here everything was given to me in a perfectly curated way — I just had to follow it. The integrated anatomy and pharmacology classes are a real game changer.
Thank you for your continuous mentorship throughout my journey.
I cleared my step 1 mam. Couldn't have done it without Next Steps.
I scored 227. Thank you so much for all your support and guidance throughout this journey. I've made peace with the score and will now focus on my application. A special thanks to Harika for coordinating everything and making the entire process so smooth.
Studying medicine outside India or the US? Our 1:1 USMLE mentorship is built for international medical graduates (IMGs), including Indian students at medical schools in Uzbekistan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Russia, the Philippines and the Caribbean.
Our own handbook series, written for the way these exams actually test — one clinical vignette at a time, with the reasoning spelled out. Systematic, high-yield and organised by system.
The starter set. A hundred worked Step 1 vignettes you can use to test whether your current preparation method is producing recall or recognition.
4,958 questions across 27 systems. Build a test from any of them, timed or untimed, and sit it like the real thing — a year of access with self-assessments, plus the review method that decides whether a block teaches you anything.
Your application is read before you are. We build the CV out rather than tidy it up:
Exclusive to Next Steps students. Every session day has its video lesson with the annotated notes, its study material, its question bank and a daily test — one login, everything you study from in the same place.
The season that decides the outcome, with someone who has been through it beside you:
Mock interviews and feedback for the season that actually decides your Match, included with every plan rather than sold separately.
Passes and residency matches from our own public success gallery — the same students, named, with their colleges and programs.
Every pin is a real placement from our own match gallery — not a stock map of the United States.
Placements listed in our public match gallery. Students who matched are named there with their programs. Institution names and logos are the property of their owners and are shown to identify where students matched — they do not imply any affiliation with or endorsement of Next Steps.
Students on camera, talking about what the mentorship actually changed. Nothing here is a stock photo with a made-up name.
After watching those crash courses, it formed an integrated network between systems… And when I was lagging and procrastinating, you gave me a push: you have to complete this so that you can move forward. That push was really needed.
My course had ended because I wasn't very serious about my prep, but Next Steps was kind enough to extend my course until I cleared my Step 1… And the mentor meetings every Sunday — that was really important, because I was very clueless about what score was required in my NBMEs.
To get into the groove and start your journey, I think it's doable along with internship. But once you start your dedicated period… take a break from internship. [Six months is] more than sufficient, because if you divide it strategically, with a good timetable and strategies, it is definitely doable.
I primarily used the rapid revision series and also attended few integrated sessions during my dedicated period. I found them really helpful as the content was mainly high yield and also focused which is what exactly wanted during my dedicated study
The personalized guidance at NextSteps has truly transformed my approach to studying. The well-structured curriculum and the mentor team made me feel supported every step of the way
Next steps was excellent choice for usmle. With the help of online lectures, doubt clearance session and mentore session i cracked my step 1 in 5 months and going ahead with step2. It was one of my best decisions.
I had recently passed step 1 on my second attempt. The next steps Mentor and the whole team always told me to push through and march ahead along with ignoring the noises
The gap is not the lectures. It is everything around them.
Including the ones with uncomfortable answers.
Absolutely. Many of our highest-scoring students joined mid-preparation. Our mentors conduct a thorough baseline assessment and recalibrate your study plan to maximize the remaining time before your exam.
This is actually the ideal time. Starting with a structured 100-day plan from day one prevents wasted effort and sets the right foundation. Our mentors will guide you step by step from scratch.
The program is fully online, so you can join from anywhere in India or abroad without relocating for offline coaching classes. All mentorship, doubt resolution, and resources are delivered digitally through our platform and WhatsApp groups.
Yes. The program is built for international medical graduates (IMGs), including Indian students at medical schools in Uzbekistan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Russia, the Philippines and the Caribbean. It runs fully online around your time zone, and your mentor guides you through Step 1, Step 2 CK, ECFMG certification and the Match as an IMG.
The initial consultation is completely free. Our USMLE expert will connect with you, understand your current stage, and provide a personalized roadmap — with no obligation.
Most coaching institutes run batch classes with no personalization. Next Steps provides 1:1 mentorship, a structured plan tailored to you, daily WhatsApp support, and weekly performance tracking — something no batch program can offer.
Yes. We also guide students on residency pathways, clinical experience options, ERAS applications, and the overall IMG journey — giving you a complete roadmap beyond just passing the exam.
Yes! We work with your schedule. Many of our students successfully cleared USMLE while completing their final year or internship. Your study plan is fully personalized to your availability.
In the 2026 Main Residency Match, 56.4% of non-US-citizen IMGs who submitted a rank list matched to a PGY-1 position. The largest single gap in that data is visa status — 54.4% for applicants needing sponsorship against 67.9% for those who did not. It is a competitive route rather than a guaranteed one, which is exactly why the application strategy matters as much as the scores.
Our USMLE expert will contact you within 24 hours to schedule a free consultation call. You'll receive a personalized assessment and a study plan tailored to your target exam date and current preparation level.
The consultation is free, and we'll map the costs to your situation. As a guide: testing outside the US, Step 1 is $905 and Step 2 CK is $930 including the international surcharge. ECFMG certification adds roughly $1,855 across the portal, application, credential verification and Pathway fees, plus OET. US clinical experience, if you pursue it, is usually the single biggest line item at around $14,000–$15,000. A realistic full IMG journey lands around $25,000–$30,000 spread over several years.
Yes, we understand that medical students often face unpredictable schedules. You can request a pause on your subscription and resume whenever you're ready. Simply reach out to your dedicated mentor or our support team and we'll accommodate your request based on the available batch schedules.
Free, no obligation, and you leave it with a roadmap either way.
