Aaron LimMaster USMLE Tutor | MedSchoolCoach

Aaron Lim Master USMLE Tutor

Aaron scored a 262 on the USMLE Step 2 and a 248 on Step 3. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and has a PhD in cancer biology.

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Bio

Aaron was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended Washington University in St. Louis, and earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and French. He then matriculated into the MD/PhD program at Vanderbilt University. In medical school, he received honors in all of his clinical rotations and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He also received his PhD in cancer biology and published several manuscripts while winning awards for his research presentations.

Aaron has helped numerous students obtain high scores on USMLE exams and is passionate about medical education. He personalizes lessons, understanding that each student is unique. Moreover, his pedagogy encourages student participation to identify weaknesses and solidify knowledge. As for preparing for the actual exam, Aaron emphasizes connections to other topics, which is a common theme for board questions, as well as test taking strategies to alleviate anxiety and dominate on test day. He believes that, with strong guidance and the right work ethic, any student can achieve their goals and aspirations.

Currently, Aaron is a radiology resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, working out, skiing, and traveling.

Education

Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Scores

USMLE Step 1: 264
USMLE Step 2: 262
USMLE Step 3: 248

Fun Fact

Aaron is an expert skier. He skied down Corbet's Couloir in Wyoming, which holds the reputation as "America's scariest ski slope."

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