If you're searching for a great Phoenix USMLE class but aren't sure where to turn, Varsity Tutors is here for you. The United States Medical Licensing Exams (or USMLE for short) are a series of high-stakes tests taken by individuals interested in earning a license to practice medicine in the United States. The exams cover everything you would be expected to study at a local medical school such as the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, so a review is probably a good idea before you sit down for the test. We specialize in taking the hassle out of standardized test prep, so contact us by phone or online today to learn more about the services we can connect you with.
What types of topics can I review in a Phoenix USMLE course?
The USMLE is comprised of three separate tests called Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3. Step 1 is a multiple-choice test measuring a test-taker's knowledge of basic scientific principles. It contains roughly 280 multiple-choice questions divided into seven separately-timed 60-minute blocks, mimicking the long, stressful hours doctors often work. Step 2 is divided into two parts taken on separate days: Clinical Knowledge (316 multiple-choice items split into eight 60-minute blocks) and Clinical Skills (25 minutes for each of 12 patient cases that assess how well you communicate with others). Many students have never been formally tested on their social skills before, so you might want to ask your classroom instructor to role-play with you to give you some experience with the exam's format.
Step 3 is a massive two-day test that is your final obstacle before earning a license for the unsupervised practice of medicine in the U.S. The first day consists of 233 multiple-choice questions divided into six 60-minute blocks. That may not seem as bad as the exams that came before it, but the material covered is specifically medical instead of broadly scientific. The second day is divided into two subsections: 180 multiple-choice items divided into six 45-minute blocks, and 13 computer-based case simulations to evaluate how well you respond to clinical situations. Your instructor can provide sample questions to help you get a feel for the case simulation interface, ensuring that you don't waste any of your precious time on trying to figure out how to do what you need to do.
What are some of the benefits of taking a Phoenix USMLE course?
Each Phoenix USMLE class is taught by a knowledgeable instructor with an excellent understanding of both the USMLE's content and formatting, allowing them to provide a reliable response to any questions you may have. Our exclusive Live Learning Platform makes you feel as though you're in the same room as your teacher, so asking for help is as easy as raising your hand.
You are also free to interact with your peers on our platform, and this is a good thing. If you're struggling with the role that the social sciences play in modern medicine, a classmate's perspective may make more sense to you than something you read in a textbook. You can also explain a concept such as the nervous system to one of your peers who may be having a hard time with it, building upon your own knowledge base in the process. It may seem counterintuitive, but some students find that the collaborative learning environment of studying with others makes it easier to understand key concepts than working on your own.
Working in a group setting also allows you to save money, as you can split the cost of your Phoenix USMLE class instructor with your peers. If you ever feel like you need individualized attention to overcome a particular learning obstacle, you can also ask for private time with your instructor outside of your normal class time.
We understand how busy you are, so we strive to make courses as accessible as possible. Studying online means you never need to worry about the logistical headache of going anywhere and allows you to work wherever you like. We also offer multiple classes concurrently, including both two- and four-week options to make it easier to commit. New sessions start on a monthly basis, so it's always a great time to get started.
Can somebody help me enroll in a Phoenix USMLE course today?
Absolutely. Simply reach out to Varsity Tutors using the contact info provided on this page to speak with an educational consultant who would be happy to guide you through the enrollment process. Sign up for a Phoenix USMLE prep course today and start pursuing your potential!
Randall: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...education and medical research. In 2017, I worked on a research project with the psychiatry department at Maricopa Medical Center (MIHS) in Phoenix. As an Adjunct Research Associate, I was involved in collecting and analyzing clinical data and contributing to the authoring, peer-review, and publication process. Currently, I have my rst research article on Hypovitaminosis D and Depression in the pipeline for publication. In August 2017, I discontinued my work with MIHS to pursue entrepreneurship,...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology
- Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Biology
- +13 subjects
Jarett: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...was not just physical pain. For Elisa, her wound brought with it grief and worry, in that she feared she would be unable to work if her foot did not soon heal. As I conversed with patients like Elisa that day regarding their difficulties, I realized that we were not just providing treatment to patients. While our clinic offered much-needed medical attention, more importantly, it offered a symbol of hope for this small community. This...
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
Alex: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!
Education & Certification
- Washington and Lee University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
- University of Arizona - Doctor of Medicine, Health and Wellness, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Essay Editing
- Other
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +99 subjects
Kim: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...learns differently and it is important to tailor each tutoring session to each individual student. I have several years of experience in teaching music and violin, am fluent in Spanish and also tutor medical students for the USMLE Step 1 and all subjects related to biology, physiology, anatomy and medicine. I am a 4th year medical student, and scored at the top of my class during preclinical years, therefore I feel very comfortable for these...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
- University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Test Prep
- Music
- Spanish 1
- +15 subjects
Debbie: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...have worked as a Special education teacher in moderate to severe autism classrooms. I think that anything can be accomplished with hard work and dedication. It's never too early to learn and it's never too late to get an education. I love to learn and I love to teach even more. My favorite subjects to teach are English, composition, creative writing, fiction, medicine, and math. When I am not teaching I love animals, singing, playing...
Education & Certification
- Oregon State University - Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies
- Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
- Certified Medical Assistant Exam
- EAS - Educating All Students (NY Teaching exam)
- +265 subjects
Nikolas: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...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 as a tutor is to help students achieve their goals in the classroom through both content specific learning, in addition to study skills and...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Physiology
- College Physics
- ACCUPLACER ESL
- +85 subjects
Andrew: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...audience, so as to ensure that everyone understood what was being discussed. This is both my teaching philosophy and tutoring style. No one teaching style works best for everyone, and I pride myself on ensuring that every tutoring session will be conducted in a manner which best helps each particular student grasp the topics being discussed. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing my guitar, listening to all types of music, reading, watching movies and TV...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
- New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 2 CS
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- +181 subjects
Sabrina: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...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 of my favorite tutoring moments is when one of my students scored in the 99th percentile on their MCAT. I describe myself as...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ACT
- English
- Professional Certifications
- +32 subjects
Sugi: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a 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....
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
- English
- +59 subjects
Andrew : Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...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 from Stony Brook University. I'm able to tutor physics,...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- CLEP
- Physiology
- MCAT
- +45 subjects
Vanessa: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...teaching assistant, I was able to hold both full-class and one-on-one tutoring sessions. Pathology is notoriously the most difficult class in medical school, so I was honored to be selected as the tutor as the professor selects the two highest performing students in her class. I am looking forward to 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...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Saint James School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +64 subjects
Charlene: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...my students to become confident and bold. I will do whatever it takes to make sure that my student is confident in the subject area. It is my duty to make sure that my students own their materials. As a tutor, I dedicate my time to molding my students intellectually and personally. My students improve drastically within the first few weeks of me tutoring them. You will not be sorry for hiring me: this is...
Education & Certification
- CUNY City College - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Science
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- +27 subjects
Stephen: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
Hello, my name is Stephen! I love to learn and make sense of the world around me. I bring this enthusiastic style to tutoring sessions, and my goal working with students is not only to help improve test scores, but to actually have fun making connections with the material.
Education & Certification
- Loras College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +28 subjects
Jung: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...aspirations to pursue a career as an Emergency Medicine physician. He graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2015 where he double majored in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Psychology and minored in Chemistry. He graduated from the School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, he worked at the Colgate-Palmolive Global Technology Center for their Research & Development Department to provide a better understanding of...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and Psychology
- New Jersey Medical School - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- PRAXIS
- Calculus
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- +45 subjects
Manoj: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...to book your first class and get your 1000 paged medicine book. With these skills and experience in hand, I can guide you to maximize your potential and to get the highest score possible for you in the USMLE steps. At the end of the tutorial, you will definitely feel more confident and ready for USMLE steps 2,3, which at the end will help you to get into the residency of your choice. Getting low...
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +9 subjects
Tyler: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...to medical science. I graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Georgia Southern University in 2012, and afterwards worked for a few years as an Advanced-EMT in a rural county in Georgia. I have worked throughout my educational endeavors since graduating High School. I have worked as a pharmacy technician, Emergency Department Tech, and EMT. I love to share stories about medicine and I love to relate what I am teaching to applicable real-world skills....
Education & Certification
- Georgia Southern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Washington University of Health and Science - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
- CFA
- CMA - Certified Management Accountant
- +19 subjects
Miguel: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...elementary and High School. Then, I moved to Bogota, to study in the Faculty of Medicine of Universidad Nacional de Colombia, where I graduated. Then, I was a practicing Doctor in rural and small hospitals of Colombia as General Practitioner. Ten years ago, I moved to New York City and I have been working as Research Coordinator for New York University. At the same time, I took 40 credits at Touro College of bachelor in...
Education & Certification
- Touro College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- English
- Bioinformatics
- College Level American History
- +40 subjects
Zaina: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
I am a current student at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia studying Biology and Nutrition Science. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for kindergarten and 5th grade students in reading and math. I enjoy traveling, working out, and cooking!
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- UK A Level Psychology
- Elementary School Reading
- Biostatistics
- +27 subjects
Justine: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
...in Human Culture. Currently, I am a 4th year medical student at New York Medical College and will be receiving my M.D. in May 2022. I have had tutoring experience prior to medical school as a piano teacher and physics tutor at my undergrad. Additionally, I have experience mentoring my peers and editing personal statements/activity descriptions for medical school applications as well as other graduate school applications (dental school, PA school). During medical school, I...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- New York Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Emergency Medical Technology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +68 subjects
Andrea: Phoenix USMLE course instructor
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a fourth year medical student from Memphis, Tennessee! As a life-long student, I know that sometimes you just need a little push or a little help in particularly difficult classes. I'd be happy to help!
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- New York Institute of Technology - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- Political Science
- Study Skills
- +77 subjects