Varsity Tutors can help you prepare for the medical licensing assessments by setting you up with Columbus USMLE preparation that reviews key information you'll encounter on the exams. For many students, preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Exams is one of the most challenging endeavors they'll undertake. Passing this multiple-exam assessment is required to receive your medical license, and is one of the most comprehensive evaluations medical students must prepare for. Even aspiring doctors enrolled at top schools like Ohio State University College of Medicine can benefit from the extra assistance offered through Columbus USMLE prep.
What concepts will be covered during Columbus USMLE prep?
There are two prep programs available to enroll in: the Columbus USMLE prep class which is conducted in a virtual classroom with other students preparing for the assessment, and private tutoring lessons. While the natures of both programs are different, they're both designed to help you prepare for the licensing exam. So, you can expect to cover all the key concepts that are present on the actual assessment. Let's take a closer look at the layout of the exam and what you can expect to review in your prep sessions.
First and foremost, the USMLE isn't a single exam that you take in a day. It's a series of exams that are administered over the course of multiple days, and the entire assessment is broken up into three sections known as Steps. Each Step covers a different topic within the USMLE and when combined, all the steps evaluate your knowledge on all the information and concepts you'll draw upon when practicing medicine. Step 1 looks at your ability to understand and apply basic science concepts. Here's where you'll look at things like Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, and the biological-side of medicine. Step 2 is a two-part assessment that evaluates your Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills. Students often struggle with the Clinical Skills portion of this Step because it requires them to attend to 12 patients and record their medical information in a specified timeframe. Enrolling in a Columbus USMLE prep program can help you mentally and academically prepare for these portions, and may even reduce the stress and pressure many feel as they work through the Clinical Skills assessment.
It's important that you perform well on Steps 1 and 2 because if you don't pass them both, you won't be permitted to take Step 3. This Step is also a two-part exam that tests your understanding and application of basic science and medical knowledge. Being able to practically apply what you've learned in medical school is critical for this portion, as Step 3 is often used to determine whether the test taker is capable of practicing medicine in an unsupervised environment or not.
What are the benefits of the different types of Columbus USMLE prep?
Both methods of instruction can help you study for the USMLE, but their study programs are quite different. If you enjoy learning in a structured environment that follows a set curriculum, we can enroll you in a USMLE prep course. These are virtual courses that are conducted over our Live Learning Platform. Here, you'll use video chat and virtual whiteboards to learn important concepts from a qualified instructor then collaborate with classmates, applying what you've covered in practical settings.
Private instruction is better for students who want a custom-tailored learning experience based on their goals and expectations. Your tutor is able to build a learning program that's been designed specifically for you with your strengths and weaknesses in mind. If you need to spend extra time focusing on key areas of the assessment, private tutoring sessions are your best bet. Your personal instructor can devote entire lessons to covering concepts like the Respiratory System or Epidemiology while skipping over content that you've already mastered. That way, you're able to study more efficiently and really hone in on those areas that need improvement.
How can I get set up with Columbus USMLE preparation?
Are you ready to try a new way to prepare for the USMLE? If so, we can help set you up so that you get in the program that's perfect for you. All you have to do is contact Varsity Tutors and speak with one of our educational consultants about the different Columbus USMLE prep options. Not only will they be happy to answer any of your questions, but they can also enroll you in the next online course or assist you with finding a personal instructor that works for you. From there, all you have to do is focus on your studies!

Nikolas: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I am a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where I received a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science Education. At Ohio State, I also was a Defensive Back on the football team, and have tutored many of my teammates. We accomplished much as a team, and became 2014-2015 College Football National Champions. Furthermore, I was named an OSU Scholar Athlete four times, and selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team two times. I...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- College Biology
- Physics
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- +85 subjects

Christen: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
Dr. Christen Johnson MD, MPH, is a board certified family medicine physician in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. She attended high school locally and was involved in softball, track, and community service so she is very understanding of kids and teens with busy schedules. She attended Wright State University, where she graduated cum laude with an honors BA in biological sciences and a certificate in African American and womens gender studies and earned a doctorate...
Education & Certification
- Wright State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Wright State University-Main Campus - Doctor of Medicine, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Technology and Coding
- Life Sciences
- Adult Literacy
- +78 subjects

Anusha: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I am a second year medical student. I have tutored Latino low-income students through the Cambios Program at my university. I helped them with their homework in Math, Science, English and Spanish. While serving as a tutor, I acted as a mentor to a 7th grade student and gave advice regarding college applications and the importance of embracing one???s culture. I also have served as a leader for the Cambios program for my second semester...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Algebra
- Geology
- Spanish 3
- +59 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Biochemistry
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- AP Biology
- +11 subjects

Vidhan: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I am currently a student at the University of Missouri Kansas City where I am pursuing a six-year, combined BA/MD degree. In high school, I tutored numerous students in math and chess, both through private tutoring and camps. The students were in grades ranging from elementary school to high school, with each student having his/her own learning style and skill level. I have completed numerous AP courses and the IB diploma. Along with my current...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Undergrad, Six Year BA/MD Program
- University of Missouri-Kansas City - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Pre-Algebra
- IB Mathematics SL
- Biology
- +36 subjects

Keith: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
Hello, my name is Keith Cordner and have a Bachelors in biochemistry and a masters in pharmacology, both from Michigan State University. I scored in the 95th percentile on the MCAT: 517 ( 127, 130, 129, 131). I tutored my friends and class mates as an undergraduate, and continued that work by tutoring MCAT, ACT, and STEM fields for 3 years in New York City while I studied leukemia at Memorial Sloan Kettering. For each...
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Michigan State University - Masters, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Pharmacology
- MCAT
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +63 subjects

Andrew : Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I am a Mechanical Engineer. At the moment though, I have decided to change directions and pursue a career in medicine. As I go to school part time and prepare for my MCAT, I am tutoring physics, mathematics, biology, and chemistry, here at Varsity Tutors with my spare time. I graduated from New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and then obtained my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Middle School Math
- Arithmetic
- +45 subjects

Antonio: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I like to be creative and adapt to the learning style of a student. My goal is to make learning fun and never feel like a chore.... Adapt to what kind of learning the student best responds to; that way learning is fun and easy going, and never frustrating.... Get to know each other a bit, in order to know how to approach each topic the best way possible.... I think making different suggestions on how I taught myself, the material could bring some insight to someone in how to go about understanding the topic.
Education & Certification
- The Texas AM University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- UAG school of medicine - PHD, Medical doctor
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Astronomy
- ACCUPLACER Language Use
- ACT Writing
- +56 subjects

Joseph: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
...me help you achieve your academic and career goals! I am passionate about teaching and want to help students achieve their personal and professional goals through efficient and effective learning. I have consistent and extensive testing success and am a 99% percentile test scorer on 8+ AP exams, SAT combined, multiple SAT subjects tests, MCAT combined and MCAT physics/biology, USMLE step 1/2, and NBME shelf exams. I am a physician and received my M.D. from...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Medicine, Anatomy
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- A Level English Language
- High School Biology
- +99 subjects

Oygul: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I have taught biology, chemistry and physics laboratory for three years, and have tutored these subjects and MCAT for the same number of years as well. I encourage my students to take an active learning approach and set goals of mastering the material rather then memorizing it. In addition to building a knowledge base, I like to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. ... My teaching approach is based on the premise that intelligence is malleable. During my undergraduate years and teaching, I met a lot of students with deterministic view about their learning abilities, and saw how this belief affected them in areas they thought they were "not good at."? Usually, these students were worried about the outcome (grades) more than their performance during the course. I help alleviate their anxiety about grades by redirecting their attention to their learning habits.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Test Prep
- Biochemistry
- College Economics
- +68 subjects

Amraha: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I have over 6 years of tutoring experience with students of all ages! I graduated from high school as the Class Valedictorian in 2016, and then within 2 years I completed a Bachelors in Neuroscience from the Ohio State University. Currently, I'm pursuing a Masters in Pharmacology, and working at the NIH researching pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. I aim to apply to MD-PhD programs this year, and specialize in Perinatology and Neonatology! I have always...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- The Ohio State University - Master of Science, Pharmacology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- A Level Statistics
- CLEP Human Growth and Development
- GED Social Studies
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Fadi: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I graduated from University of Damascus, Faculty of Medicine with Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.). I have a passion for teaching medical school, college and high school students the subjects that are related to medicine as well as teaching medical school students or medical school graduates how to prepare for the medical boards. I love to see students improving themselves regardless of their ages. I like to simplify every complicated subject and cut it into...
Education & Certification
- University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
- University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- College Biology
- High School Biology
- Graduate Level Biology
- +2 subjects

Zaina: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Elementary School Writing
- Test Prep
- Spanish 1
- +25 subjects

Vanessa: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
...starting medical residency next year, because as a physician, I will always be a lifelong learner and teacher. Science is my favorite subject to learn and tutor because there is a lot of reasoning involved. People often think that science is solely memorization however this is a misconception. Science is highly organized, and works in systems. Once one understands a specific system or concept that is being studied, it makes the rest of the work...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Saint James School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Elementary School
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +64 subjects

Afshan: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
Teaching has been a lifelong passion for me. I am a bachelor of Medicine/Surgery (equivalent to MD) with a passion to teach and genuinely committed to helping students overcome academic challenges to reach personal goals. I have an in-depth knowledge in medicine and the basic clinical science subjects including anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. In my tutoring position at Neighborhood learning place , I have also tutored middle schoolchildren in Biology and taught science and mathematics...
Education & Certification
- Saint Joseph College - Non Degree Bachelors, Premedicine
- Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- English
- GRE Subject Test in Biology
- Test Prep
- +48 subjects

Ayesha: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Accounting
- Professional Certifications
- Neuroscience
- +86 subjects

Sabrina: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ACT Math
- College English
- Pre-Algebra
- +32 subjects

Ekata Tracy: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
I consider it my singular honor to be given an opportunity to do what I love and cherish To combine my desire for social service, knowledge and passion of teaching and applying it to the strata of society I love so very much. To be able to guide and prepare children, adolescents and adults for homework and exams is a privilege that is bestowed upon a select few. I feel my upbringing, background, beliefs and...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Essay Editing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Spanish
- +61 subjects
Education & Certification
- Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ACT Writing
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Chemistry
- +173 subjects

Emily: Columbus USMLE test prep instructor
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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
- Middle School Reading
- Elementary School Reading
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +67 subjects