Varsity Tutors can assist you in preparing for your upcoming test by connecting you with a Tucson USMLE tutor or by enrolling you in an online course. These options target graduate students and career professionals who want to work in the medical field. The tests cover subjects that you studied at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson or another school in the Tucson area. In order to do well on these exams, you need to study the material thoroughly, and you can start by seeking assistance from a private educator or by signing up for a Tucson USMLE prep course.
What are the subjects Tucson USMLE prep can help me study?
The USMLE, an acronym for the United States Medical Licensing Examination, is what potential medical professionals need to take to get a license. It's made up of three tests called Steps. Step 1 contains basic concepts that play a role in practicing medicine effectively. Step 2 is divided into two sections: Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills. Step 3 evaluates a pupil's acumen in medical knowledge and required sciences needed to perform well as a doctor or surgeon. (It's also a two-day-long test.) Before you can take Step 3, you have to take and pass Steps 1 and 2. Though you can take Step 1 and Step 2 in any order, some students choose to complete Step 1 near the end of their second year and Step 2 in their fourth year. Step 3 is commonly taken in the first or second year of postgraduate training. Most medical licensing authorities mandate that candidates complete all three exams within seven years, which begins upon you passing Step 1.
During a Tucson USMLE preparation session, you can review the exam's content and structure. Many exams have questions that contain hedge clauses like "all," "none," and "if." These words can tempt you to jump to conclusions about answers. Your instructor can lend you a hand with this by telling you that when it comes to "if" statements, the question can be correctly answered only by taking the qualifier into account.
What are the advantages of the different types of USMLE prep?
We can set you up with private tutoring or virtual courses. You don't have to limit yourself to one or the other. Some students feel that they benefit from both at the same time. Whatever option you choose, you'll be helped by someone who's fluent in USMLE preparation. Read about these options, and then select one that suits you best.
If you feel more comfortable in one-on-one atmospheres, then you may like working with a tutor. Studying with a personal instructor allows you to learn in ways that benefit you. For example, if the concepts behind the endocrine system confound you, an academic mentor can try to broaden your understanding of the subject by breaking it down into smaller pieces. These private sessions can also give you the opportunity to adopt excellent study skills. Maybe you find yourself easily distracted and you want to learn how you can better focus on your studies. An educator can attempt to improve your concentration skills. Personal sessions can take place online or in person. Online meetings with an instructor occur through our Live Learning Platform, which provides a virtual whiteboard and video chat to make lessons more engaging. If you prefer face-to-face sessions, both of you can meet at your private residence, your favorite coffee shop, or even at a park.
You may like to enroll in a Tucson USMLE prep class if you enjoy collaborative environments. You interact with other students and an instructor through the Live Learning Platform. You and your peers can work together to go over topics like social sciences and the cardiovascular system. If you want extra help in private, your teacher is willing to offer any needed assistance.
These options seem like they would really help me. How do I get started with Tucson USMLE prep?
Varsity Tutors can locate a tutor, enroll you in a course, or sign you up for both options. These programs offer online access and a flexible schedule. We try to do everything possible to accommodate your busy life by providing these conveniences. Therefore, you can concentrate on your studies without worrying about giving up your outside passions or obligations. To begin the signup process, reach out to our educational consultants by phone or through the contact form on our website. Don't delay! Reach for your goals with Tucson USMLE prep today.

Virginia: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I have been teaching the General Education Courses at Pima Medical Institute for the past 13 years. This includes teaching Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body. I am a retired Family Practice physician as well with a wealth of clinical scenarios that I use to add breadth to the teaching of the organ systems.
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- university of Illinoirs - Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Medical Terminology
- Neuroscience
- Middle School Science
- +16 subjects

Sabrina: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...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 of my favorite tutoring moments is when one of my students...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Pre-Calculus
- AP Biology
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- +32 subjects

Andrew : Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...to get straight A's throughout the semester or ace the regents, let's start the year off on the right foot. My teaching methods are excellent, and unlike most tutors, I bring fun and excitement to the subject, because we all know how boring the physical and biological sciences can be at times. Using various analogies and examples, I find that I capture my students attention and bring the best out of them. Most importantly, I...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Biology
- College Chemistry
- Graduate Test Prep
- +45 subjects

Andrew: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...found that I was able to tailor my teaching to the entire 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...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
- New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CS
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- +181 subjects

Sugi: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...a 4th year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine and previously 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....
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
- Physical Chemistry
- +59 subjects

Jarett: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...rest her foot before returning home. Before we could move to prepare a place for her to rest, she quickly embraced the volunteer and me who had "endured" with her, thanking us with tears in her eyes and words of gratitude pouring from her heart. The pain of the wound 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...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
- Midwestern University-Glendale - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +27 subjects

Ileana: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...recent medical school graduate from St. Georges University School of Medicine. My Alma mater is Barry University from which I received a Bachelors of Science with a major in Biology. I first began tutoring when I was in college and have tutored a wide array of topics including AP Spanish, High School Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. My teaching style is a more inclusive approach so that my students are exposed to auditory, visual and tactile...
Education & Certification
- Barry University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- St. Georges University School of Medicine - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Elementary School Writing
- Middle School
- Writing
- +38 subjects

Justine: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...is Justine. I am a fourth year medical student getting ready to enter general surgery residency at NYU Brooklyn. I know how difficult medical school is and what it takes to make the grades. After years of my own academic pursuits, I have developed a passion for helping others, both in and outside of the classroom. Studying medicine takes a different set of skills which I have developed, perfected and more than willing to teach...
Education & Certification
- Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Master of Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- High School Biology
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- MCAT
- +6 subjects

Stephen: Tucson USMLE test prep 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 2 CK
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 1
- +28 subjects

Paul: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...focus. I have an extensive history of tutoring students at the middle/high school, college, and graduate school levels, including entrance/board exams such as the SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE examinations. I am a firm believer that learning should be fun, enjoyable, and rewarding. I have found success tutoring students when I connect the concepts to everyday experiences and thoughts. Doing this helps students to understand them more easily. When I see a student grasp a...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
- Rutger's Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- ACT
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +46 subjects

Vanessa: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...medical school. My goal is to help my students learn their own learning style and become independent learners. As a new doctor, teaching is fundamental in our growth as practitioners, as we are always teaching patients about their diseases and management. I am passionate about helping students because I know how it feels when someone tries to teach me something but doesn't take the time to explain it. Memorizing things is easy, however, once you...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Saint James School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +64 subjects

Ambreen: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...about teaching. Knowing you need help is the first step to get better AND you're there. I'm enthusiastic, interactive and talkative. Last but not the least, there is no stupid question. Hoping to light your candle with what I know. Knowledge is power, attitude is key. Age does not matter, we can learn anytime. We must continue to learn. Having some fun while doing that is just as important. I enjoy yoga, listening to music...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- Writing
- Professional Certifications
- +18 subjects

Carlton: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
Hello, my name is Carlton. I am a first-year Emergency Medicine resident physician with several years of teaching and tutoring experience in various subject matters. I look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your bright future.
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
- Drexel University - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Neuroscience
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Medical Terminology
- +22 subjects

Aashish: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...ranging from elementary school students to graduate level students. When I was in middle and high school, I spent a couple of summers tutoring elementary school students in Mathematics and English. During my undergraduate years, I was a teaching assistant for Plant Biology course for nonscience students and Biological Sciences for Pre-med students. For the past 5 years, I have tutored for more than 110 hours in a variety of subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, Biostatistics,...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- University of Toledo - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- AP US History
- Social Sciences
- AP Biology
- +135 subjects

Manoj: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...achieved 99 percentile in all three steps. Just click on the link 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...
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 3
- +9 subjects

Ayesha : Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...years of medical school and became a medical sciences tutor for the Academy of Teaching and Learning in my medical school. I was also a molecular biology teaching assistant in Penn State during my undergraduate years and led a class of students in teaching them cell biology, creating my own lesson plans, DNA lab techniques, grading lab reports, and holding office hours to tutor them individually on topics they needed help with. While science /health...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
- Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- Elementary School Reading
- High School Biology
- +44 subjects

Fayez: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...from Syria, and graduate from 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,...
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
- Professional Certifications
- Biology
- +19 subjects

Natalie: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...biochemistry, physiology, immunology, histology and embryology. After completion of my degree, I continued to tutor master students in biochemistry and anatomy. I love to teach using visual aids, quizzes and unique and fun mnemonics/techniques that will make sure you never forget the information you learn. After I receive the class notes and requirements from the student, I prepare an outline and a powerpoint for our session. During our session, I will go through the material...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Touro University Nevada - Master of Science, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 3
- Graduate Level Biology
- +33 subjects

Mahdika: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...our studies, our personal lives, and in the lives of others- we just have to take that initiative. Taking the initiative to seek a tutor to assist in your educational goals requires dedication and courage. As a physician who has had extensive educational experience, I am very passionate about learning, teaching, and helping others. I look forward to helping you grow, unlock your full potential and surpass your goals! A little information about myself -...
Education & Certification
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology & Biochemistry
- Touro University Nevada - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- Pre-Calculus
- +187 subjects

Rajeev: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...about Science, and test prep courses. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Medical Physiolgoy
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- High School Physics
- IB Physics HL
- High School Biology
- +69 subjects