Students located in the Ann Arbor area who are planning on taking the USMLE may wish to reach out to Varsity Tutors so that they can sign up for Ann Arbor USMLE prep. The United States Medical Licensing Exam, or USMLE, is a set of standardized tests that medical students have to take to become licensed medical professionals. It covers an extensive amount of material from various classes throughout your medical school career. As such, conducting a comprehensive review in preparation for taking the exams can be useful. The USMLE is separated into three exams, including Steps One through Three. Each exam is taken at different points throughout medical school. As you begin or continue your review of the material that will likely be on the USMLE, you may feel like you could use some guidance. If this is the case, it may be a wise investment to sign up for Ann Arbor USMLE prep.
What concepts can be covered during Ann Arbor USMLE prep?
The USMLE covers a host of medical topics, including the endocrine system, the immune system, and the respiratory system, among others. All three exams are designed to gauge whether students are prepared to practice medicine without supervision. While studying the concepts is an essential aspect of preparing for the exam, it can also be useful to spend some of your study sessions going over test-taking strategies like time management. You likely have some experience with time management through taking other exams, but it could be valuable for you to take practice tests to get more familiar with the layout of the USMLE so that you can try to maximize your efficiency on each section. It could also be helpful to work on skills that help you make educated guesses on questions you're unsure of and eliminate incorrect answers based on context.
What are the assets of the two types of USMLE prep?
When you choose to enroll in USMLE prep, you have a choice between Ann Arbor USMLE prep classes and private tutoring. Medical students who have a preference for working in groups may want to sign up for an Ann Arbor USMLE prep course. Prep courses are designed to resemble regular classes in that you can work with an instructor alongside other students. This can be valuable because you can review the material with your instructor and then practice by collaborating with your fellow students in class activities and discussions. This can be particularly helpful in regards to the Clinical Skills section of the Step 2 exam. The Clinical Skills section has you communicate with various patients in an attempt to get a read on how well you can speak English and how well you can interact with people from an interpersonal standpoint. These skills can be difficult to practice if you are studying by yourself, but your classmates can play the role of a patient so that you can practice your bedside manner. Additionally, if there are any topics you have a hard time comprehending, you can connect with your instructor to seek further clarification after class.
If you want to study in a more individualized environment, connecting with an Ann Arbor USMLE tutor may be a better option for you. One of the major advantages of studying with a private instructor is that you have more control over the specific topics that you go over. For example, if you are having a hard time memorizing the parts of the nervous system, you can focus more of your study time going over that and less time going over the topics you already know. Private tutoring can be valuable because your instructor can adapt the way they teach to match your learning style. So whether you are a physical learner, an auditory learner, or a visual learner, your instructor can work on developing activities that can take advantage of your strengths.
How can I get set up with Ann Arbor USMLE preparation?
Students attending the University of Michigan Medical School may feel like they don't have time to fit USMLE prep into their schedule. You may be taking classes or even in residency. But Ann Arbor USMLE prep can help because it takes place completely online. Thus, you don't have to worry about commuting to your class or tutoring session because you can simply take it from your house or anywhere else you have access to the Internet. If you believe you could benefit from signing up for Ann Arbor USMLE prep, don't hesitate to contact Varsity Tutors either over the phone or online.

Tahsin: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...a tutor in medical school for Anatomy and physiology as well as all other courses in medical school I believe that great teachers can make difficult topics easy to understand. As the medical school curriculum is often compared to "sipping out of a fire hose", I have learned, painstakingly, the most efficient ways to learn difficult topics. I simply would like to pass on the knowledge, and more importantly, the process to obtain difficult material....
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Liberty University - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- COMLEX
- USMLE Step 1
- +31 subjects

Michelle: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...a recent graduate from Ross University School of Medicine and received my undergraduate degree at Wayne State University and am a resident in pediatrics. I am passionate about tutoring students in USMLE because I understand that it is a difficult time for us all. This test tests our strength, mental stability and our endurance for lengthy hours. My philosophy is and always will be do to do your best and strive for excellence. That is...
Education & Certification
- Wayne State University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Ross University School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Homeopathic Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- AACN - American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- USMLE Step 1
- +23 subjects

Jacob: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
I am a fourth-year medical student residing in Detroit with a passion for teaching others and a specific interest in helping those students aspiring to enter the medical field. I am involved in peer-to-peer teaching at my medical school and my teaching techniques are focused on helping students master concepts and organize information.
Education & Certification
- Kalamazoo College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Chemistry
- Wayne State University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- PRAXIS
- Elementary School Science
- +48 subjects

Jarett: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...assisted the doctors in providing wound treatment, medication, advice, and a listening ear. Around mid-day, a patient named Elisa hobbled slowly into the clinic. A woman in her early fifties, Elisa had worked from sunup to sundown for most of her life. Upon conversing with her, I learned that weeks prior, Elisa had punctured the sole of her foot as she worked. Unable to afford time away from her duties, she endured the pain as...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
- Midwestern University-Glendale - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- COMLEX
- +27 subjects

Nikolas: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...I was named an OSU Scholar Athlete four times, and selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team two times. I will be beginning medical school in August of 2016. Before that begins, I am working as a personal trainer/performance coach, in addition to tutoring. While I can tutor a variety of subjects, I am most effective in teaching science courses. I also am able to help students with test prep, especially the MCAT. My goal...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL
- Essay Editing
- IB Physics SL
- +85 subjects

Sabrina: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...and Public Health and completed all required pre-medical course work. I have a wealth of experience when it comes to tutoring as well as utilizing tutors myself. I spent two years teaching both private and class-room based instruction for the MCAT through Examkrackers and Varsity Tutors. Recently, I have private tutored students in USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. I scored in the 88th percentile on Step 1 and 99th percentile for Step 2. One...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Psychology
- Pre-Algebra
- Science
- +32 subjects

Sugi: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years. I am passionate about creating custom, individualized teaching plans for each student. Feel free to reach out for any math, science,...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- Developmental Biology
- +59 subjects

Ari: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...have an extensive understanding of how to excel at the "game" of standardized tests. My teaching style is individualized and student-oriented: I will tailor lectures to your specific learning methods. I'm a very visual learner myself, so I like to use images, real-world examples, and animations to ensure that you will truly UNDERSTAND the rationale for each step of the problem-solving method. MCAT sessions will emphasize practice with real AAMC passages as well as reviewing...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- GRE Subject Test in Chemistry
- Physics
- +192 subjects

Danny: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- St Bonaventure University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- UK A Level Chemistry
- Elementary School Science
- Medicine
- +65 subjects

Mariya: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- NCLEX
- CLEP
- +82 subjects

Jordan: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- Spanish 2
- AP Chemistry
- +65 subjects

Brandon: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
Senior medical student and dad. I have tutored professionally since 2017. I plan to become an ophthalmologist (eyeball surgery stuff). I love helping students crush their MCAT or USMLE exams, especially students, like myself, who once believed they could not be skilled test-takers. I happily teach any student who could use a helpful and experienced hand with chemistry, physics, biology, etc.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- Math
- +44 subjects

Kaushal: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...the American University of Antigua in the West Indies and undergraduate education from the University of Massachusetts (BSc). I matriculated into family medicine residency and am working towards medical education goals. I tutor for the USMLE steps, shelf exams, in-house comprehensive exams, and science subjects. My favorite subject to tutor is Psychiatry. My tutoring style is structured based on your needs. Outside of academia, I enjoy listening to instrumental hip-hop music and playing basketball.
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
- American University of Antigua - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 3
- +68 subjects

Mahdika: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology & Biochemistry
- Touro University Nevada - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- Greek
- GRE Quantitative
- +187 subjects

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Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, English
- American University of Antigua - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Geography
- AP United States History
- Reading
- +44 subjects

Alyesia: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
I am currently in my 3rd year of Naturopathic Medical School, pursuing a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine as well as a Master's in Nutrition. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Before starting medical school, I worked as a medical scribe and Anesthesia tech. I love teaching/tutoring students and figuring out the best way for each individual to learn.
Education & Certification
- Le Moyne College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Bridgeport - Doctor of Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Clinical Psychiatry
- Neurobiology
- Medicine
- +81 subjects

Collin: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...the department of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in conjunction with the University of Missouri- Kansas City. I graduated with a bachelor of science in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, and I have minors in Biomedical Engineering and Spanish. Ever since I can remember, I have had a passion for learning and teaching others. I always try to make the learning process enjoyable for my students, and...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- COMLEX
- Conversational Spanish
- +55 subjects

Emily: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...the key challenges they face in the given subject area. Then, I apply this knowledge to personalize their coursework accordingly, so that we can work together to develop strategies to make such complex concepts understandable, which they can subsequently use to succeed independently in the classroom and achieve their long-term academic aims. In my free time outside the clinic and the laboratory, I enjoy cooking and baking (especially anything chocolate!), drawing and painting, and practicing...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Evolutionary Biology
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- AP Art History
- AP World History
- High School Level American Literature
- +67 subjects

Michael: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
I am currently a fourth-year medical school at Harvard Medical School and will be applying into Internal Medicine for residency. I studied at Brown University for my undergraduate degree, majoring in Neuroscience. My clinical and research interests are focused on the field of Rheumatology, and I have a strong interest in medical education. I will be looking forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Harvard Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Other
- Organic Chemistry
- MCAT
- +6 subjects

Fayez: Ann Arbor USMLE test prep instructor
...Mass. College Of Pharmacy And Health Science with a BS In Health Science And Biology. Therefore, my passion and my focus is teaching Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Pharmacy, and Pathophysiology. Currently, I am teaching pre-med students, as well as LPN, RN, and MA Students. My teaching philosophy is the student is student center and all my efforts focus on helping the student regardless of his or her education level, background or age.
Education & Certification
- damascus university school of medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
- Massachusetts College of Health Science Studies - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
- Corinthian College of Allied Health - Certificate, Medical Assisting
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- Cardiology
- Clinical Psychiatry
- +19 subjects