If you're planning on taking the United States Medical Licensing Exams, let Varsity Tutors help you prepare by setting you up with a Tulsa USMLE prep program that works best for you. Everyone in the United States looking to practice medicine is required to take the USMLE, a multiple-exam assessment that evaluates your ability to understand and apply the concepts covered in medical school. Because of the pressure associated with this assessment, the USMLE can be a source of stress and anxiety for many students. Even people who attended top institutions like Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences can struggle with the licensing exams, and can benefit from enrolling in a Tulsa USMLE prep course or working privately with a tutor.
What concepts will be covered during Tulsa USMLE prep?
There are two types of prep programs available, and choosing the right one depends on your goals and preferred learning styles. These programs are virtual test-prep classes or working privately with a Tulsa USMLE tutor. Regardless of which type of program you enroll in, you will have the opportunity to cover all of the concepts that you'll encounter on the actual exams. Due to the comprehensive nature of this assessment, the USMLE is administered over multiple days and the exams are broken up into three sections known as Steps. Let's look more closely at the structure of the exams.
The USMLE covers all of the concepts you were taught in medical school. Topics like the General Principles of Foundational Science, Blood and Lymphoreticular System, and Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue are just a few subjects that you'll encounter in the exam. For Step 1, you'll be evaluated on your ability to apply basic scientific principles.
Step 2 is a little more complicated. Here, you'll be given two different exams to complete. The first test is a multiple-choice test that evaluates your Clinical Knowledge. The second exam is more challenging, testing your Clinical Skills by requiring you to attend to 12 patient cases in a set amount of time. It's common for students to feel pressured to rush through the Clinical Skills portion of the exam because feel like they're racing against the clock. Participating in a study prep program is one way you can build your confidence and learn how to navigate through this portion the exam more effectively.
It's essential that you perform well on Steps 1 and 2. Because if you fail one of the Steps, you won't be permitted to take Step 3, the final portion of the USMLE. Step 3 is also broken up into two days and is a mixture of multiple-choice questions and computer-based simulations, all of which look at how well you can apply basic scientific principles and use your medical knowledge to solve problems. The aim of Step 3 is to see how well you can practice medicine in an unsupervised setting.
What are the benefits of the different types of Tulsa USMLE preparation?
If you're someone who enjoys learning through custom-tailored lessons, private instruction is your best bet. Studying with a personal tutor gives you the opportunity to focus on key weak points, and you can also breeze past concepts you already know. This means that you don't have to spend hours reviewing Social Science if you already understand it. Studying with a private tutor also gives you the ability to control the pace and direction of your lessons, so that you're always focusing on the things that are important to you.
A lot of students prefer to learn in a collaborative environment. If you're someone who enjoys a traditional-style classroom but would like to work with an instructor who has more time to explain difficult concepts in a way you understand, we can enroll you in a USMLE prep class. These classes are done online over our Live Learning Platform. There, you'll use video chat and virtual whiteboards to follow in-depth lectures taught by a professional instructor. Since you'll be learning with other students preparing for the same assessment, you also have the opportunity to collaborate with your peers, sharing valuable tips and helping each other overcome various challenges.
How can I get set up with Tulsa USMLE prep?
Looking for a study program that's engaging and proven effective? Contact Varsity Tutors today and ask for more information about the Tulsa USMLE prep programs. Our friendly educational consultants are happy to answer any questions you have, and they can even enroll you in the next round of virtual classes or help you find a tutor who's able to accommodate your busy schedule. Call today to get started!
Sugi: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...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. Feel free to reach...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- Medicine
- +59 subjects
Natalie: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...teach and feel that this field will allow me to practice both. After graduating from UNLV with a Bachelor of Biology, I attended Touro University Nevada and earned a Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences. During the program, I took first year medical school courses including anatomy, 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...
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
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- +33 subjects
Sabrina: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...Human Medicine. In July, I will start residency at Cleveland Clinic where I will be training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I graduated from Yale University where I received a B.A. with distinction in History of Science, Medicine 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...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ACT English
- MCAT Verbal Reasoning
- Arithmetic
- +32 subjects
Nessim: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...areas that are endemic for certain conditions (Hepatitis C, HIV etc) and present to the locals about the etiologies and pathologies of these conditions, and how they could prevent or decrease their risk of exposure. Each of these experiences has been a crucial component of the my ideologies on how to effectively teach, mentor, and motivate people about learning by understanding. I believe that being a teacher is more than just explaining content, but being...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- NCLEX
- Medicine
- +76 subjects
Andrew : Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...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, math, chemistry, and biology from grades 7-12 and the collegiate level....
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Middle School Math
- Biochemistry
- GRE Subject Test in Biology
- +45 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Biology
- Chemistry
- +11 subjects
Antonio: Tulsa 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
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- High School Chemistry
- High School Biology
- +59 subjects
Ashutosh: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
I have been tutoring for the past 5 years. My quality of providing a student specific help makes me a great tutor. I am very good at analyzing a student and finding out the areas where a student needs strengthening.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- SAT
- High School Chemistry
- College Chemistry
- +20 subjects
Max: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Hispanic Studies while completing the pre-medicine science track and a minor in nutrition. I have extensive experience tutoring high school students as well as adult learners in math, science, and Spanish, having worked as a GED instructor at a local community center. Research areas include nutritional biochemistry and mechanical CPR. Spanish is a passion of mine, but I also love biochemistry, pharmacology, and anatomy/physiology. Working through question sets with...
Education & Certification
- University of Tennessee - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Hispanic Studies
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- 6th Grade Math
- Conversational Spanish
- College Essays
- +111 subjects
Nikolas: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...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 will be beginning medical school in August of 2016. Before that begins, I am working as a personal trainer/performance...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- SAT
- SAT Mathematics
- High School Chemistry
- +85 subjects
Tahir: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...I am currently working in a hospital as a Pediatric resident (PGY3). I will be starting Child Neurology residency this year. Through my learning experience, I came to a conclusion that every student learns and masters any subject(s) in a different way. For instance, I would learn each subject on my own and then teach my fellow medical students. This helped me remarkably to pass my board exams with decent scores, and in the process...
Education & Certification
- Middlesex Community College - Bachelors, Pre-Med
- Universidad Iberamericana - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- NCLEX
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +81 subjects
Paul: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...Captain of the lacrosse team and graduated Summa Cum Laude before applying to medical school. I am currently a fourth-year medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. My academic interests span the gambit ranging from engineering concepts to medical innovation, in particular those with an orthopedic 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,...
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
- Middle School
- GRE Subject Test in Mathematics
- +46 subjects
Aashish: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...the Science Mathematics Computer Science Magnet Program at Poolesville High School and took advanced courses in science, mathematics, and computer science. I attended the University of Maryland, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. I have an extensive history of tutoring with students of all ages, 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...
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
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Other
- Cell Biology
- +135 subjects
Yalitza: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...research experience, particularly within the areas of pathologic fungi and clinical research. During my internship in internal medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology, I conducted research based on case studies of Coccidiomycosis, Hermansky - Pudlak Syndrome, and Jarcho Levin Syndrome. I had the opportunity to conduct and organize the research and presentations, while also mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. During my bachelor's degree program, I had the opportunity to conduct research based on pathogenic fungi...
Education & Certification
- University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Universidad Iberoamericana UNIBE Santo Domingo - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- Evolutionary Biology
- Science
- +36 subjects
Shan: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...worked as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant in college for three years for General Chemistry 1 and 2. I also have experience in teaching medical students. I am passionate about teaching and helping students understand difficult concepts. My goal is to create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere with my students that promotes open discussion with ideas. I encourage my students to ask as many questions as possible to fully understand concepts. No question is unintelligent. While...
Education & Certification
- University of Miami - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
- Florida International University - Doctor of Medicine, Health and Wellness, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Spanish
- Spanish 3
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- +18 subjects
Kaushal: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...struggled as a student and know what it takes to improve significantly. My experience working with students has been positive as we work one-on-one and set goals with realistic expectations. I received my medical education (M.D.) from 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
- American University of Antigua - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- +69 subjects
Ari: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...helped over 70 students succeed on the MCAT and USMLE Step 1! I have a passion for teaching and helping make science clear. I scored in the 97th percentile on both the MCAT and USMLE Step 1, and 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Bachelor of Science, Cell and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- AP Physics 2
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- +192 subjects
Caitlyn: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
Hello! My name is Caitlyn and I am currently a 3rd year medical student. I just took my first board exam in March and am tutoring during my clinical rotations! My favorite subjects are anatomy & physiology and neuroscience. In my free time, I enjoy many forms of exercise, cooking, and playing piano.
Education & Certification
- Hamline University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, General Studies
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- High School English
- Medical Ethics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +92 subjects
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Laboratory Science
- Allied American University - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- CLS - Clinical Laboratory Science
- Pre-Algebra
- Science
- +17 subjects
Shreyas: Tulsa USMLE test prep instructor
...year medical student. I previously worked for Kumon and have six years of experience tutoring students ages 6-25. I also tutor many students in PSAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE. I enjoy tutoring math in general since I took those courses during my high school and undergraduate career. To me its like a puzzle and thus I enjoy helping students piece together the knowledge. I like to start off tutoring by establishing a basic foundation...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- American University of the Caribbean - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Middle School Math
- Microbiology
- Science
- +60 subjects