USMLE Test Prep Coaches

As someone who struggled with the studying process for the USMLE Step exams, I know how challenging and frustrating it can be. I also know what if feels like to feel adrift during the study period, unsure of where to go or structure the days for most optimal studying. I figured out systems and schedules that worked. If you have trouble with standardized tests or feel like your curriculum has not prepared for these exams, I am the coach for you!

Are you weeks out of your USMLE Step 1 exam and need help making quick progress on your NBMEs? If so, you've found the perfect tutor for that. I'm Nina, a Northwestern MD grad who specializes in helping students quickly improve their scores in time for their Step 1 exam. I developed a systematic method for preparing for the exam that has helped all of my students (25+) pass. This method has been adapted to each of my students and has led to gradual progress on their NBMEs. Students who work with me typically see a 10-15% improvement in scores over the course of several weeks. My tutoring method targets your weaknesses, focuses on high-yield USMLE content, and includes custom memory tools to help you remember things quick. If you are interested in tutoring, please reach out with your availability, recent NBME scores, and anticipated Step 1 date. Thank you.

As a UCSF medical student and former quantitative biology major at UNC Chapel Hill, I know what it takes to study efficiently and succeed under pressure. I passed Step 1 after just 5 weeks of dedicated prep and scored a 255 on Step 2 with only 4 weeks of focused studying, a score that opens doors to competitive residencies in any specialty. I built a smart, high-yield strategy that worked, and now I help other students do the same. Whether you're trying to pass Step 1, aiming for a top Step 2 score, or both, I coach students with a mix of structured study plans, active learning techniques, and proven test-taking strategies. If you're looking for someone who’s been in your shoes and can help you reach your potential, let’s work together to get you matched.

I am interested in helping guide aspiring Pre-med and medical students through the admissions/application process. My journey includes completing my MD at Tel Aviv University, Internal Medicine residency at UConn, Chief Resident at Greenwich Hospital, and currently as a Gastroenterology Fellow at Rochester Regional Health. I have also obtained a graduate certificate from UConn in health professions education while in residency. Moreover, I have worked with students, residents, and peers helping them navigate the complexities of both medical school and residency applications and interviews; in addition to helping tutor for the USMLE and ABIM exams.

As an experienced USMLE Master Tutor with over a decade of tutoring experience overall and 1000+ hours in medical school tutoring, I have a proven track record of helping students excel in their USMLE preparation. With a strong academic background from Johns Hopkins University and a medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, along with a score of 264 on Step 2 CK and distinctions in patient care, foundational knowledge (shelf exams), and communication, I provide clear, personalized tutoring and mentorship to my students. I specialize in developing comprehensive study plans and reviewing exam content to ensure my students are fully prepared for their medical school exams, Step 1, Step 2 CK, and/or Step 3. Let's work together to achieve your target score and strengthen your residency application. Reach out to start your journey to success!

I’m the founder of IvyTutoring and IvyMed, a Harvard University graduate, and a White Coat Award recipient. I’ve helped thousands of students prepare for high-stakes exams, including the USMLE, across several thousand hours of direct instruction, curriculum design, and publicly available medical education content. I've also created software for this test, and you'll get access to it as my student. My work spans 1-on-1 coaching, high-yield systems for Step 1 and Step 2, and large-scale content creation modeled after how NBME and USMLE actually test. I focus on first-principles understanding, pattern recognition, and test-day execution—not brute-force memorization. Students typically see rapid gains once they stop passively consuming resources and start thinking the way exam writers do. You can evaluate my teaching style directly on the IvyMed YouTube channel, where I break down real USMLE-style questions and concepts in public. My approach is transparent, systematic, and proven at scale—not generic tutoring or recycled advice. If you’re looking for coaching from someone who has taught at volume, understands where students reliably lose points, and builds systems to prevent that, this is a strong fit.

I am a current medical student at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and a recent USMLE Step 1 passer with firsthand experience navigating the modern, pass/fail exam. I specialize in helping students create efficient, realistic study plans, master high-yield concepts, and develop the clinical reasoning skills needed to succeed on today’s vignette-driven Step 1. My approach is practical and results-focused — centered on question-based learning, rapid concept clarification, and identifying exactly what matters most for test day.