Award-Winning USMLE Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...B.A. degree in Biology as well as Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). I tutor a wide range of subjects including the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. I was born in Los Angeles and grew up in South Jersey, and a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. I enjoy tennis, football, cooking, and a huge movie buff. My favorite subjects are Neurology, Psychology, and Psychiatry. I like to approach challenging concepts by using diagrams, charts, and visual pictures...

...have a passion for teaching and find great joy in helping students recognize and achieve their true potential academically. I am dedicated to tailoring my tutoring technique specifically to each student, as I am fully aware that each person learns in unique ways. As a student myself, I approach my tutoring sessions as both a helper and as a peer, but never as a superior. As evidenced by my schooling, I have been trained at...

...academic assistance program. Most of my tutoring sessions were catered towards preparing students for seminars, board exams and tests as well as homework help. I have learned to rapidly pinpoint the issues learners are having, provide a succinct solution to solve the problem, and to always be prepared with multiple methods of presenting the same material (catered to different types of learners: auditory, visual etc). Over time I have also mastered the skill of making...

I performed exceptionally on my USMLE STEP 1 exam. I truly believe that I can help students struggling with understanding concepts heavily tested in this exam as well as teach proper techniques in approaching questions. While in medical school I spend my spare time completing master's degrees in molecular biology, theology, and psychology. Conncurrently I am also now working on a PHD while waiting for the next cycle for residency. Prior to medical school, I...

Hi! I'm an award-winning print journalist and guitarist with over 7 years experience tutoring a variety of subjects, including ACT/SAT prep, TOEFL, creative writing, journalism, ESL, and music theory. There's nothing I love more than empowering students to achieve their goals, whether academic, creative, or professional.

...to ensure that they understood the various research papers we are assigned. I helped to lead discussions within student groups as a way of gauging student understanding. Since graduation, I worked in some temporary positions before working in a clinical laboratory as a technician. While working in this position, I was able to teach new laboratory technicians about the ways of the lab as well as aseptic laboratory techniques. I was usually called upon for...

I am a doctor and I graduated from med school in 2016 and then took my USMLE exams .I have cleared all my USMLE exams and hoping to apply for residency this year. I love to teach and I always used to teach my fellows on medical subjects and they really liked the way I taught ,because I teach in a way that makes sense to students and I don't leave them until I'm successful...

I am a 4th year US Allopathic medical student with a bachelors degree in biology. I have extensive experience tutoring subjects including the MCAT, biology (genetics, physiology, general biology, cell biology and biochemistry) and chemistry (general chemistry). I am also currently employed at my medical school as a tutor for medical students preparing for their board exams (USMLE step 1/2). I love tutoring and connecting with students!

My name is Ian, and I believe that the one thing not taught in school today is how to learn. No two people are the same. No two people learn the same way. My mission is to help my students discover how they learn best. Then, we can use that information to develop a strategy to conquer any material. Along the way, I reinforce my students' efforts with my own experience as a professional student...

I joined Varsity Tutors to help students achieve their true potential from an academic perspective. All students have the ability to perform well on test day and often times it just takes a different method of study with some encouragement to boost scores on test day. It is my goal to work with my students in any areas they find troublesome to improve both confidence and knowledge so they have the tools to succeed in...

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." This quote by College Football Hall of Famer Lou Holtz details the aspects to accomplishing a task. My personal belief is that these 3 components also apply to studying, and the mastery of every one is the key to academic success. I strive to achieve these three factors in my own life as well as helping...

...knowledge base, I like to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. After 7 years of tutoring, I became aware of many social and psychological factors and prior life experiences that can affect learning. This understanding allows me to help students manage their test-taking anxiety and challenge any negative beliefs that get in their way. I believe that intelligence is not fixed (and this idea is backed by neuroscience) and that anyone can improve by working...

...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 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...

I am currently 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...

...time, the wound grew wider and deeper as infection intensified in the tissues, with no proper cleaning or covering. Upon observing her condition, the doctor informed us that the wound was greatly infected, deep, and needed immediate attention. As the doctor informed her of his need to clean out her wound with tools, Elisa's face became blank with fear. Noting her anxiety, his assistant and I took her hands and reassured her that everything would...

...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 of my favorite tutoring moments is when one...

...about teaching any of the medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, etc.), research and research-related subjects (epidemiology, statistics, etc.), and biological sciences at all educational levels. I also feel confident in my abilities to teach math and science, as it relates to standardized test preparation (USMLE, MCAT, ACT, and SAT). Throughout my own academic career, I have found that I am particularly adept at teaching others of all ages and educational...

I am a Pakistani-American who was shaped by both the streets of Punjab, Pakistan and NYC. I graduated from the Macaulay Honors College with a BA in Biology and Boston University School of Medicine with my MD. I am passionate about empowering all students to feel confident in their ability to learn and conquer tests using test prep strategies and insights. I have years of experience teaching test prep (SHSAT, PSAT, SAT, MCAT, USMLEs) and...

...City while I studied leukemia at Memorial Sloan Kettering. For each of my students, whether it is their first time taking it or they are hoping to increase their score, I am to develop a personalized study plan based on their time constraints, goals, and extracurricular obligations. I provide resources and mentoring to help master content as well as develop study strategies, since a fair part of success is knowing "how to take the MCAT"....

...numerous AP courses and the IB diploma. Along with my current medical courses, they have provided me with a solid foundation in different subject areas. I tutor in math, biology, anatomy, and test preparation. My favorite areas to tutor are test preparation and math. I understand how important tests such as the ACT and SAT are to many students, and how confusing math can be at times. I want to help students to improve their...