Top USMLE Tutors serving Washington DC
Nakisa: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...providing the same level of care and compassion to other students. My ability to listen with an open mind to others makes me an effective communicator; I learned this during my time teaching a college-level Spanish class, serving as president of a cultural organization at my university, and working as a Certified Medical Interpreter, fluent in both Spanish and French. In addition, as a musician and previously a competitive athlete, I have encountered obstacles throughout...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Undergrad, French and Pre-Med
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720
Gibran: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...my USMLE Step exams. I qualified all my Steps and look forward to guiding others to do the same. Working for Kaplan for 2yrs I enjoyed all aspects of my work and had the opportunity to work with multiple students facing different issues. From teaching classes with multiple students to one-on-one tutoring and also academic advising/creating study plans I helped students in all aspects of their preparation. The satisfaction of helping someone achieve their goals...
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Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, India - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Danny: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...Health Sciences. I am currently applying into a surgical specialty for residency and have been inducted to the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. I will be available for recurring tutoring sessions in the DC area! I have extensive experience tutoring students of all age ranges from elementary through undergraduate years in both classwork, test prep, and writing both privately and for various universities/test prep centers. I love to work with students of ranges...
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St Bonaventure University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Thomas : Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...emergency medical technician in the United States, and has continued to practice whilst in Ireland. He has taught BLS and ACLS to all levels of learners, and instructed EMT courses, both in the US and Ireland. He also conducts peer-led tutoring sessions for students in first and second year at RCSI. He is passionate about allowing learners to reach their full potential and fully believes every student is capable of more than they think they...
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Royal college of surgeons in ireland - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Royal college of surgeons in ireland - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Paul: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
I am a recent graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I graduated VCU with a 4.0 GPA and a degree in biology. During my time there I worked in a variety of tutoring positions in biology and organic chemistry and tutored a variety of people including both high school and college students.
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Abhishek: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...a chief resident during my residency. I focus on the medical boards exam (ABIM), USMLE, MCAT, NAPLEX, and NCLEX. I also assist with presentations and projects. I will work with you on fund of knowledge, clinical context, comprehension, test taking skills, and study tips and tricks. What you will see is that I have a unique approach which makes even the most challenging topics understandable and digestible. We will make even the seemingly most insurmountable...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Sabrina: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...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 scored in the 99th percentile on their...
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Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 35
Andrew: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...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 levels. For example, as a medical student, I was often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses,...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Oygul: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...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 smart, regardless of where they started. One of the challenges of MCAT preparation is integrating the content from the science courses taken...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Andrew : Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...from grades 7-12 and the collegiate level. For those looking 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...
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New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
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Nikolas: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...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 time management. In my free time, I...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
Ashutosh: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
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.
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelors, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 750
Jarett: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
Midwestern University-Glendale - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Sugi: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...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 out for any...
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Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Randall: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...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, playing a pivotal role in...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology
Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Krystyn: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...the top in my class for math scores, but I knew that could not take me into a career I would love. For that reason, I majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics at Villanova University before starting medical school. I can help you get through your big exam, your semester, or maybe even the homework you have to cram for tomorrow! I hope to be there in whatever way possible so that you can...
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Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Sports Medicine
Caitlyn: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
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
Stephen: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
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.
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Loras College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Amanda: Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...students in ACT prep, SAT prep, MCAT prep, IB and AP courses, as well as STEM subjects from elementary school through to college. Recently, I've also tutored for USMLE Step 1 & 2. I also edit and work with students who need tutors for writing and reading comprehension. I have extensive experience in both college and medical school admissions and work yearly with students on essays and applications. I went to high school at the...
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The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Public Health
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Ayesha : Washington DC USMLE tutor
Certified USMLE Tutor in Washington, DC
...for them. I achieved dean's list for my first two 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...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Private USMLE Tutoring in Washington DC
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Washington DC USMLE Tutoring FAQ
If you're pursuing a license to practice medicine in the United States you'll have to pass the USMLE, and Varsity Tutors can connect you with a Washington DC USMLE tutor who can serve as a guide through the licensing process and who can offer you a comprehensive review of the medical concepts that you'll have to show your understanding of on the exam. The USMLE, or United States Medical Licensing Examination, is divided into three sub-tests known as Steps. You can take these Steps years apart from one another, but you can't receive a medical license until you've passed all three. You'll have to show a wide range of skills on the USMLE, from fundamental scientific concepts to clinical communication skills, and it can be difficult to know where to begin studying. Washington DC USMLE tutors are highly-qualified experts who know the test inside and out, however, and can help you identify the areas of knowledge that you need to work on most urgently.
What are the advantages of working with a Washington DC USMLE tutor near me?
Considering the breadth of the USMLE, private one-on-one instruction offers some distinct benefits. Traditional classroom-based test prep requires you to learn at the same rate as your fellow students and necessitates a universal curriculum that doesn't always address your specific concerns. Washington DC USMLE tutoring, on the other hand, is flexible and can target the subjects that you need to brush up on, which can make for a more efficient use of your study time.
Perhaps you're confident in your general understanding of biology, physics, chemistry, and the like, but there are specific bodily systems like the nervous system or female reproductive system that you need to develop a more well-rounded understanding of before you take the test. To use this example, your instructor could then skim through the topics that you already have a strong base in and spend the majority of your time working on the areas that you're less sure about.
You can work at your own pace, as well. Everyone learns differently, and it can be beneficial to take the necessary time to truly grasp a subject before moving on to other concerns. Washington DC USMLE tutors can adjust their teaching approach to match your unique learning style, too. Many people find particular teaching methods to be more effective - you could be an auditory learner, for instance, and find discussion-based study sessions that allow for a back-and-forth conversation about the subjects at hand to be the best way to build your understanding. Or you could be a visual learner and prefer teaching aids like flashcards, diagrams, flowcharts, and other pictorial study tools. Whatever the case may be, your instructor can get a sense of what teaching techniques are the best for you as an individual, and can incorporate them into future lessons.
What concepts can I study when I enroll in Washington DC USMLE tutoring?
As already mentioned, the USMLE is broken into three parts. Step 1 is a multiple-choice test that's divided into seven hour-long segments. The questions you'll face here cover the basic scientific concepts that you'll draw upon when practicing medicine. Your score on Step 1 is particularly important, as it can affect your ability to be admitted to the residency of your choosing, whether that's through Georgetown University's School of Medicine or any other school. As medical schools have their own grading systems, which can differ from one school to the next, Step 1 of the USMLE has become the de facto standard measure that many residency programs use when comparing applicants to one another. For this reason, enlisting the help of a Washington DC USMLE tutor when preparing for Step 1 can be a sound investment in your future.
Step 2 is split into two sessions that you'll take over the course of two days. The first, Clinical Knowledge, is another multiple-choice test, this time made up of eight hour-long blocks. The second, Clinical Skills, will present you with 12 encounters with clinical patients. You'll have only 15 minutes to speak with these patients, so you'll have to use your time well and gather as much information about the case as possible. You'll then have ten minutes to compose a note to another physician suggesting three possible differential diagnoses and instructions for a follow-up. Washington DC USMLE tutors can give you advice on what questions to ask patients to garner useful diagnostic info, and you can practice techniques that can help you write brief but effective notes.
Step 3 again takes place over two days, both of which include a multiple-choice component. The second day will also include 13 computer-based simulations of patient cases. You'll have only ten to twenty minutes to work through the entire case, so time management can be crucial. Your instructor can drill you with sample cases so you can get a feel for working with these simulations and can go into the exam knowing what to expect.
How can I meet with a Washington DC USMLE tutor near me?
Washington DC USMLE tutoring is offered online, through our Live Learning Platform. The Platform includes integrated video chat software, so you can work with your mentor face-to-face from any location where you have access to the internet and a computer or mobile device at your disposal. This can make attending tutoring sessions easier and more convenient for busy medical students and residents and allows you to work somewhere that you find comfortable, distraction-free, and conducive to learning.
The Live Learning Platform includes a range of tools that you can draw upon as you work and that can make online instruction feel just like in-person study, like a virtual whiteboard, a shared document editor that you and your instructor can use to look over medical text side-by-side or to practice writing up Clinical Skills notes, and an automatic lesson recorder that lets you return to previous study sessions later.
If you reach out to Varsity Tutors today, we can connect you with a highly-qualified Washington DC USMLE tutor in as little as 24 hours. We know that medical students often have packed schedules, so we can talk to you about your availability and seek out instructors who can meet you at a time that works for you. The USMLE is a critical step towards a career in medicine, so give us a call and take advantage of the resources that private instruction can offer as you work towards your goals.
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