MedSchoolCoach only hires Tutors who scored in the 90th percentile or above on USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2. Our Tutors have mastered the content, have succeeded on their exams, and will guide you to Shelf Exam success.
Our Shelf Exam Tutors are top-notch test-takers, but they are also exceptional teachers. Before they can work with students, they must complete one of the most rigorous training processes in the country.
Because of our personalized and strategic approach, our students have consistently achieved high scores on their Shelf Exams, positioning them for success in clinical rotations and on Step 2 and Level 2.
At MedSchoolCoach, we only work with clients one-on-one. Your Tutor will ask about your preferences and learning style and will customize your tutoring sessions so that you can find success.
With Step 1 and Level 1 now Pass/Fail, your Shelf Exams may be the first high-stakes graded exams you'll take in medical school. They'll have a huge influence on your success in the residency Match process. Take advantage of our expertise and reap the reward of a more successful Match!
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Personalized, one-on-one tutoring focused on your weaknesses and high-yield material relevant to each specific Shelf Exam.
MedSchoolCoach only hires 90th+ percentile Tutors and utilizes the most rigorous Tutor training process of any medical school tutoring company.
From the start, you will have dedicated educators working as a team to help you excel on your Shelf Exams.
You do not need to buy any new material. We will work with what you have. If you need recommendations, we can provide them.
Our tutoring approach may include using Q-banks, specialty-specific review topics, or rapid-fire high-yield assessments.
We'll create a study plan to fit your unique needs and schedule, ensuring that you successfully balance rotations and studying.
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Learn MoreDr. Ramirez scored in the 95th percentile on his Internal Medicine Shelf Exam.
MedSchoolCoach has the experience:
We work comprehensively with every student throughout their medical school journey.
We learn about you extensively through our comprehensive intake form. This helps us identify the best Tutor for your needs.
You and your Tutor will schedule sessions that are convenient for you. That means weekends, nights, or whenever you need.
With an understanding of your situation, your Tutor will help you develop a strategy to tackle each Shelf Exam effectively.
You and your Tutor will review the subject matter in ways you have not seen before, maximizing your results.
With Step 1 and Level 1 now Pass/Fail, Shelf Exams may be the first graded exams you face in medical school. They impact your clerkship grades and evaluations and will be used as a data point by Program Directors in the residency admissions process. Suffice it to say, you'll want to maximize your score!
You may not have considered online tutoring, but you should. It's more cost-efficient and effective than traditional tutoring.
You can learn from our world-class Tutors in the comfort of your own home with online tutoring.
Our online tutoring platform provides complete video interaction, whiteboard systems, screen sharing, and more.
Every session is recorded so that you can go back and review any session when needed.
“This was the best compendium to my clinical rotations and worth every penny given my success on shelf exams and Step 2.” - MedSchoolCoach Tutoring Client
Featured Tutor Profiles
Dr. Gribben is a graduate of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a Merrill Presidential Scholar from Cornell University. She offers tutoring for Steps 1 and 2 and med school coursework, as well as advising support for medical students. She's dedicated to personalized teaching strategies for student success.
View profileDr. Gilkey scored 267 on step 1 and 269 on step 2. His greatest strength is helping students build hierarchical memorization patterns, using existing knowledge and new information to form confluent ideas.
View profileKristiana, a fourth-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, has extensive tutoring experience and scored a 277 on Step 2. She is dedicated to helping students excel academically while pursuing her future goals in internal medicine and hematology/oncology.
View profileKasha enjoys teaching students with a top down approach, helping students understand general principles and retain details after the fundamentals have been mastered. She scored 263 on the USMLE Step 2 CK.
View profileVikram, an MD/PhD student at the University of Michigan, specializes in creating personalized study plans that emphasize understanding core concepts. With a 260 on Step 2 CK and honors in all clinical rotations, he is passionate about guiding students to success through deep conceptual learning.
View profileEva scored a 278 on Step 2 CK and is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. Her approach to studying emphasizes the importance of foundational knowledge and helps students to work smarter.
View profileOur hiring and training process only accepts 90th+ percentile USMLE/COMLEX Tutors who complete a rigorous training program - only one applicant in 50 makes it through the process!
MedSchoolCoach was created by physicians to help future physicians. At our core, we value educating the next generation of doctors, not profits.
We have served thousands of students and logged over 500,000 advising hours. No one has more experience with helping students than we do.
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Yes, you can spend your first session with your Tutor creating a comprehensive study plan that is tailored to your needs.
Yes, our Tutors are very familiar with Shelf Exam resources and will be able to advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of different third-party materials.
Yes, many of our Tutors have worked with students who initially struggled with Shelf Exams. These students have gone on to improve their scores, excel in clinical rotations, and ace USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2.
Our Master Tutors have worked for MedSchoolCoach for an extended period and their students have an impeccable record of success. Additionally, they have extensive experience working with students in challenging situations or with specific needs.
Yes! In fact, it's more effective than in-person tutoring. One of the benefits of personalized tutoring is that you will be able to directly coordinate sessions with your Tutor. Sessions can occur during the day or night, depending on what works best for you and your Tutor. Plus, our tutoring sessions can be conducted anywhere in the world with our video conferencing software, and each session and lesson is tailored directly to your individual needs.
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