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    Ace All USMLE Steps with the Best Tutors

    Personalized tutoring sessions catered to your learning style to help you achieve top scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3. Our students have a 99% pass rate for Step 1 and a 60+ point score increase on Steps 2 and 3.* Plus, we now offer a USMLE Step 1 Pass Guarantee! If you don’t pass, you’ll receive complimentary tutoring hours at no additional cost.**

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    MedSchoolCoach Has the Experience:
    500k
    Tutoring Hours
    20+
    Score Increase
    1000s
    Students Helped

    Why Our Tutoring

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    Results That Matter
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    Passing Guaranteed 

    Results That Matter

    Our students have a 100% pass rate for Step 1 and increase their Step 2 and 3 USMLE scores by 60+ points on average and match into competitive residency programs. In fact, we’re so confident in your success that we now offer a USMLE Step 1 Pass Guarantee. If you don’t pass, you’ll receive complimentary tutoring hours at no extra cost.** A personalized plan and proven strategies drive real success at every Step.

    Elite Tutors

    Learn from top scorers who mastered the USMLE exams themselves. Our educators specialize in Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 content and strategy.

    Guaranteed Results

     We are so confident in our approach that we guarantee you will pass all of your exams!**

    • Results That Matter

      Results That Matter

      Our students have a 100% pass rate for Step 1 and increase their Step 2 and 3 USMLE scores by 60+ points on average and match into competitive residency programs. In fact, we’re so confident in your success that we now offer a USMLE Step 1 Pass Guarantee. If you don’t pass, you’ll receive complimentary tutoring hours at no extra cost.** A personalized plan and proven strategies drive real success at every Step.

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      Custom Study Planning

      We build a detailed, personalized schedule that fits your strengths, weak areas, and timeline, maximizing your USMLE prep with a teaching style designed for you and an emphasis on high-yield topics.

      Proven Score Increases

      Our students see significant improvements across all USMLE Steps, opening doors to top-choice residencies.

      Test-Taking Strategy Mastery

      Beyond content review, we coach you on other individual needs for test success, like interpreting questions, managing timing, and performing under exam pressure.

    • Elite Tutors

      Elite Tutors

      Learn from top scorers who mastered the USMLE exams themselves. Our educators specialize in Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3 content and strategy.

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      Top Step Scorers

      All of our tutors scored 260+ on their board exams as medical students and bring direct insight into how to excel at each Step.
      Step-Specific Expertise

      MedSchoolCoach experts are trained to provide tutoring services across Step 1 (basic sciences), Step 2 CK (clinical knowledge), and Step 3 (patient management).

      Skilled Medical Educators

      Our tutors are also trained teachers, not just high scorers, translating complex concepts into simple, understandable lessons.

       

    • Passing Guaranteed 

      Guaranteed Results

       We are so confident in our approach that we guarantee you will pass all of your exams!**

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      Study Schedules on Your Time

      You and your tutor will create a schedule that adapts to rotations, study pace, and personal commitments.

      Flexible, Targeted Tutoring

      Each session, your tutor will adjust topics and format based on your latest progress, focusing on content review, test skills, or mental endurance as needed. We make sure your tutoring hours are each made as effective as possible.

      Holistic Test Prep Coaching

      We guide you on building confidence, managing stress, and peaking at exactly the right time. Our study strategies go beyond just content and support your entire USMLE preparation process.

    Trusted by Institutions Worldwide

    University of California San Francisco

    Stanford Hospital & Clinics

    NYU Langone Medical Center

    Yale New Haven
    Hospital

    UNC Health Care

    Our program achieved a 100% Pass Rate on USMLE Step 1 in 2024 for students who struggled to pass Step 1 the first time!

    Study With Confidence

    We don’t just work with individual students — we partner with medical schools, student affairs offices, and academic support teams to help their students succeed. That’s why our USMLE program is trusted by some of the most respected names in medical education.

    Working with institutions adds:

    • Deep credibility
    • Exposure to diverse student needs
    • Validation that our curriculum and coaching work in real clinical education environments

    Your needs from Step 1 to Step 3 will change considerably as you progress through medical school. We use strategic study planning based on your academic background and goals to ensure you approach every Step with clarity and confidence.

    Learn from educators who’ve been where you are. Our tutors aren't just 260+ scorers — they’re trained medical educators skilled at breaking down difficult material into digestible lessons. While every tutor’s teaching style is a little different, they’re all designed with your real-life needs in mind.

    Success on the USMLE isn’t just about memorizing facts. We coach you to build mental stamina, manage anxiety, and perform your best when it matters most. Your online USMLE tutor will become not just a teacher, but a trusted mentor.

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    How USMLE Tutoring with
    MedSchoolCoach Works

    Tell us your goals.
    Tell us your goals. Whether you’re preparing for Step 1, Step 2 CK, or Step 3, we start by understanding your timeline, baseline, and target score.
    Build a personalized study plan. Your tutor creates a structured plan tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, schedule, and exam date.
    Get matched with your tutor. We pair you with a tutor who scored 260+ on the USMLE and specializes in your specific Step and content needs.
    Access full support. Get help with test anxiety, endurance, or scheduling challenges — we’re with you through test day.
    Start high-impact sessions. Meet 1:1 with your tutor to review content, tackle practice questions, and build test-taking skills.
    Track progress and adapt. Your plan evolves based on performance and will be adjusted regularly to keep you improving.
    Tell us your goals.
    Tell us your goals. Whether you’re preparing for Step 1, Step 2 CK, or Step 3, we start by understanding your timeline, baseline, and target score.
    Get matched with your tutor. We pair you with a tutor who scored 260+ on the USMLE and specializes in your specific Step and content needs.
    Build a personalized study plan. Your tutor creates a structured plan tailored to your strengths, weaknesses, schedule, and exam date.
    Start high-impact sessions. Meet 1:1 with your tutor to review content, tackle practice questions, and build test-taking skills.
    Track progress and adapt. Your plan evolves based on performance and will be adjusted regularly to keep you improving.
    Access full support. Get help with test anxiety, endurance, or scheduling challenges — we’re with you through test day.

    Our USMLE tutors are experts who scored in the 260+ range and undergo rigorous training in both content delivery and educational strategy.

    We assess your baseline, available study time, target test date, and specialty goals to build a personalized plan optimized for your success.

    Absolutely. We offer flexible scheduling and adjust plans around your rotations, research, or other commitments.

    Yes — whether you are preparing for Step 1, Step 2 CK, or Step 3, we have specialists ready to guide you through each exam phase.

    Our holistic approach addresses mindset and performance under pressure — not just content review — to help you succeed on exam day.

    Get USMLE Support Now

    Pricing is tailored to match your needs and goals. Select from the options below to customize your package.

    Step 1: Choose Tutor Level
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    Who they are

    Our Standard Tutors are exceptional and equivalent to Master Tutors for most other companies. They have scored in the 99th percentile on their exams and gone through rigorous training.

    Our Master Tutors are the best in the business. They have scored in the 99th percentile on their exams, have years more teaching experience than Standard Tutors, can take any student to a higher score, and produce consistently remarkable results.

    Our directors are amongst the best board exam tutors in the country, have the most tutoring experience and receive perfect student reviews

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    Who They Are

    Our Standard Tutors are exceptional and equivalent to Master Tutors for most other companies. They have scored in the 99th percentile on their exams and gone through rigorous training.

    Our Master Tutors are the best in the business. They have scored in the 99th percentile on their exams, have years more teaching experience than Standard Tutors, can take any student to a higher score, and produce consistently remarkable results.

    Our directors are amongst the best board exam tutors in the country, have the most tutoring experience and receive perfect student reviews

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    Who They Are

    Our Standard Tutors are exceptional and equivalent to Master Tutors for most other companies. They have scored in the 99th percentile on their exams and gone through rigorous training.

    Our Master Tutors are the best in the business. They have scored in the 99th percentile on their exams, have years more teaching experience than Standard Tutors, can take any student to a higher score, and produce consistently remarkable results.

    Our directors are amongst the best board exam tutors in the country, have the most tutoring experience and receive perfect student reviews

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    Step 2: Choose Plan

    Get Matched

    Invest in Your Medical School Future and Boost Your Odds in the Match of Acceptance

    Get Matched

    Invest in Your Medical School Future and Boost Your Odds in the Match of Acceptance

    Get Matched

    Invest in Your Medical School Future and Boost Your Odds in the Match of Acceptance

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Step 1 sets your foundation for all future USMLE exams. Mastering the content, test-taking skills, and study habits necessary to pass lays the groundwork for success through your clinical education. Ultimately, a successful Step 1 exam makes you a strong physician for your future patients.

    Most students dedicate 6-8 weeks of study time to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam after their preclinical coursework. USMLE Step 2 CK and USMLE Step 3 take varying lengths of study time and preparation based on your hands-on learning and shelf exams during med school. Most students dedicate 6-8 weeks of study time to prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam after their preclinical coursework. USMLE Step 2 CK and USMLE Step 3 take varying lengths of study time and preparation based on your hands-on learning and shelf exams during med school.

    Yes, the first portion of your USMLE tutoring for any step is for your online tutor to develop both a comprehensive study plan for your individual weak areas and high-yield topics. They will also provide suggested resources that fit your personal learning style (including specific q-banks).

    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 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.

    We do — and many have gone on to pass their exam and continue pursuing their medical careers. Not passing a USMLE Step on the first attempt can be a very challenging and disheartening experience. However, the tutoring experience can be tailored to help you significantly improve a previous fail score.

    Yes, for students who take the COMLEX (whether or not they also take the USMLE), we offer personalized coaching for all COMLEX Levels, too.

    Meet Some of Our Coaches

    MedSchoolCoach has assembled the absolute best team of Physician Advisors, Writing Advisors, and MCAT and medical school tutors. The entire coaching team is dedicated to helping you become a physician. Our team consistently goes above and beyond to help students at every step of their medical journey.

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      Adaobi Ugochukwu

      Master USMLE Tutor

      Adaobi Ugochukwu

      Master USMLE Tutor


      Undergraduate:
       University of Florida
      Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

       

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      Alex Starks

      Associate Director of MCAT

      Alex Starks

      Associate Director of MCAT

      Undergraduate: Central Washington University

       

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      Allison King MD

      Master Advisor

      Allison King MD

      Master Advisor

      Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
      Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
      Residency: Vanderbilt Pediatrics Residency Program
      Fellowship: Vanderbilt Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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      Camille Villar

      Master Tutor

      Camille Villar

      Master Tutor

      Undergraduate: Rice University

      Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

       

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      Charles Farmer MD

      Advisor

      Charles Farmer MD

      Advisor

      Undergraduate: BS, Seton Hall University

      Medical School: MD, John Hopkins University School of Medicine
      Residency: New York University

       

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      Jeanie Gribben MD

      Director of Medical School Tutoring

      Jeanie Gribben MD

      Director of Medical School Tutoring

      Undergraduate: Cornell University
      Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
      Residency::New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell

       

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      Jill Miller MD

      Master Advisor

      Jill Miller MD

      Master Advisor

      Undergraduate: BS, Cornell University
      Medical School: MD, University of Virginia
      Residency: Cornell University, Duke University

       

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      Kachiu Lee MD

      Director of Direct Med (BS/MD) Advising

      Kachiu Lee MD

      Director of Direct Med (BS/MD) Advising

      Undergraduate: BA, Northwestern University
      Medical School: MD, Northwestern University
      Internship: Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, University of Arizona
      Residency: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University
      Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School

       

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      Laura Baldasare

      College Advisor

      Laura Baldasare

      College Advisor

      Undergraduate: Pace University

       

       

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      Liran Raz MD

      Master Advisor

      Liran Raz MD

      Master Advisor

      Undergraduate: BS, Stony Brook University
      Medical School: MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
      Residency: Mt. Sinai Health System - New York

       

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      Luke Voytas MD

      Director of Admissions Advising

      Luke Voytas MD

      Director of Admissions Advising


      Undergraduate: BS, Duke University
      Medical School: MD, Washington University in St. Louis
      Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles

       

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      Makaya Fofana

      Tutor

      Makaya Fofana

      Tutor

      Undergraduate: Brown University

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      Rosalyn Ferguson MD, MSHA

      Master Advisor

      Rosalyn Ferguson MD, MSHA

      Master Advisor

      Undergraduate: BS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
      Medical School: MD, New York University School of Medicine
      Residency: Boston University
      Fellowship: Texas Heart Institute

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      Susan Choo MD

      Associate Director of Advising

      Susan Choo MD

      Associate Director of Advising

      Undergraduate: BS, University of California, Berkeley
      Medical School: MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
      Residency: Children’s Hospital of Orange County

       

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