Eva Blake USMLE Tutor

Eva 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.

 

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Bio

Eva was raised in New Jersey and attended Columbia University where she earned a degree in history. At Columbia, she wrote her senior thesis on the politics of pandemics in 18th-century America and won multiple awards for this work and for her involvement in student life.

At the University of Michigan Medical School, Eva has been involved in outcomes research and is interested in applying this work to improve health equity and inform health policy. She has also been involved in near-peer mentorship and admissions, adding to her previous experience tutoring and teaching students in subjects ranging from chemistry to reproductive health. Having received honors on all her clinical rotations, scoring above the 90th percentile on all her shelf exams, and earning a 278 on Step 2, Eva is passionate about helping students understand the fundamental concepts of medicine while simultaneously maximizing their test taking strategies.

Currently, Eva is a third-year medical student and is planning on applying to internal medicine residencies. She is interested in pursuing a career in critical care and continuing to be involved in medical education. In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, reading novels, and trying new recipes.

Education

Undergraduate: Columbia University
Medical School: University of Michigan

Scores

USMLE Step 2 Score: 278

Fun Fact

Eva's favorite summer job was working on an organic co-op farm!

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