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The Best USMLE Tutors in Illinois

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Shannon M.

50/hour

Glenview, IL

Current Medical Student (MS2) Passed USMLE STEP 1

5.0 (3)

28 hours tutoring

Response time: 52 minutes

I am a current second-year medical student (MS2) who has successfully passed the USMLE Step 1 exam. My education has given me a strong foundation in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology. I understand how to...

Henry O.

45/hour

Chicago, IL

MD Tutor for USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK & PANCE

5.0 (30)

100 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

USMLE & PANCE Specialist. ECFMG-certified physician (Steps 1 & 2 CK passed 2024) with 5+ years’ experience tutoring 120+ medical and PA students. My clinical framework works for both USMLE Step 1/2 CK, shelves and...

Very knowledgeable and understanding

I just had my first lesson with Henry for USMLE Step 2 Prep. He went through several score reports with me and broke down what I should be working on to get the biggest jump in my score within my ideal timeframe. We went through s... - Kori

Rushi P.

40/hour

Bartlett, IL

MS3 at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

5.0 (5)

12 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I studied for STEP1 USMLE exam for over 6 months and was scoring 75+ on NBME Exams. I have tutored MS2 and MS1 students in medical subjects as well as the USMLE for 1 year and have attained Top 1% quartile at my medical school. I...

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

He helped with figuring out more effective ways to study for an exam and break down information better,without overwhelming myself unnecessarily! Highly recommended and is very intelligent . - Joan

Nina B.

120/hour

Chicago, IL

USMLE Step 1 Tutor | Strategy Sessions & Clear Study Plans

5.0 (26)

108 hours tutoring

I am a Northwestern MD graduate with over eight years of experience tutoring STEM subjects. I specialize in tutoring for the USMLE Step 1 exam and in producing rapid NBME score improvement in the weeks leading up to the exam, resulting in...

Mark S.

79/hour

Oak Park, IL

4th year medical student and former science teacher

5.0 (4)

15 hours tutoring

I am a 4th year medical student receiving my MD in May. After passing USMLE Step 1 and 2 I began tutoring 1st and 2nd year medical students to help with study skills, study schedule, and content mastery. Having recently been in the shoes of...

Excellent Tutor

Mark helped my H.S. Daughter with short notice, understanding AP chemistry concepts right before a test. She says he was very nice and she really liked the fact that he was younger. We have previously used much older tutors. Mark ... - Stephanie

Paul R.

68/hour

Tiffin, IA

264 (85th-90th percentile) on USMLE Step 2, 4th Year Medical Student

4.6 (5)

27 hours tutoring

I scored a 264 on USMLE Step 2 CK (85th-90th percentile) after an intense dedicated study period. I have also tutored several of my colleagues who scored 250+, including a 259. With my experience, I have identified several aspects of...

Deeya P.

40/hour

Chicago, IL

Fourth Year Medical Student, USMLE STEP 1 Tutor

5.0 (40)

73 hours tutoring

I am an M4 at the Tulane school of Medicine, where I recently conquered the USMLE Step 1 (Pass) in 2025, and I can provide a verified score report upon request. Over the past year, I’ve tutored a number of medical students who saw a...

Tailored test ready tutoring

Deeya has been amazing to work with. She was extremely accommodating with her time, and came very prepared with a full lesson plan tailored to my specific STEP 1 difficulties, which lied in Biostatistics. She was patient throughou... - Natalie

Catherine H.

70/hour

Chicago, IL

99th PERCENTILE MCAT SCORER, CURRENT 4TH YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT

5.0 (7)

13 hours tutoring

Response time: 39 minutes

I'm Cat! I am a current medical student (MD) and I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and a music minor in Piano Performance. I hope to use my expertise to help pre-medical students reach their goals, whether it be...

Jakov T.

50/hour

Chicago, IL

A non-US IMG USMLE tutor (Step 1 - 260; Step 2CK - 262)

5.0 (2)

6 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

After spending nearly 12 months preparing for USMLE exams, going over 25,000+ questions, and consulting with individuals with 270+ scores, I have successfully scored 260 on Step 1 and 262 on Step 2CK. I am now looking to pass on the...

Cynthia P.

50/hour

Saint Louis, MO

US MD Candidate with 99th Percentile USMLE Step 2

5.0 (46)

109 hours tutoring

Response time: 54 minutes

I am a US MD student in my final year of medical school, and I completed the USMLE Step 1 with a pass on the first attempt and the USMLE Step 2 with a score over the 90th percentile. I have completed all of my core rotations, and I...

Ali H.

200/hour

Saint Louis, MO

USMLE and Biostatistics Tutor

5.0 (8)

22 hours tutoring

I have a background in clinical research with several publications that have been presented in national conferences in the field of Oncology. I have aced USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 exams scoring in the top percentiles. I also have experience in...

Tiffany T.

100/hour

Chicago, IL

Current MS4|267 Step 2|3+ years of Overall Tutoring Experience

5.0 (12)

96 hours tutoring

I passed both USMLE Step 1 and COMLEX Level 1 with 80-85% correct on my Step 1 NBMEs and over 90th percentile on Level 1 COMSAEs. My rotation shelf exam scores are all above the 90th percentile. On USMLE Step 2, I scored a 267 (88th...

Incredibly knowledgeable

Tiffany is incredibly knowledgeable and my session walking through practice questions was super helpful. She also offered advice in regards to any concerns I had about my studying! - Amtul, 4 lessons with Tiffany

Aakash N.

50/hour

Saint Louis, MO

4th year medical student at US MD program

5.0 (25)

54 hours tutoring

Successfully passed USMLE Step 1 (later 2024) with 1 week of dedicated time, and scored +260 on USMLE Step 2CK (early 2026) with 4 weeks of dedicated. Strong experience with developing efficient studying skills to earn easy points...

Mariam A.

50/hour

Warrenville, IL

Recently passed Step 2

5.0 (9)

51 hours tutoring

I have basic sciences medical school completed and recently passed the USMLE Step 1. Before passing the step 1 exam, I passed the CBSE NBME exam (pre-qualification exam certain schools require). I am currently rotating in the family...

Mariam is very knowledgeable.

I received tutoring from Mariam for my USMLE Step 2 CK exam, and she was incredible. Mariam is highly knowledgeable, patient, and understanding. She helped me build the confidence I needed to tackle difficult items and provided me... - Pankaj

Joey G.

60/hour

Saint Louis, MO

Medical Student and 277 Step 2 Scorer

5.0 (10)

50 hours tutoring

I have over four years of experience as a tutor and teaching assistant, working with students for college biology courses, MCAT prep, and most recently USMLE prep.

STEP 2 tutoring

Joey is super helpful for STEP 2 and shelf preparation. He allows me to walk through questions, occasionally redirecting my thought process to the right track, and helps me develop great test-taking skills. He also asks thought-pr... - Laasya, 5 lessons with Joey

Chimma N.

50/hour

Oak Park, IL

USMLE Medical Sciences Tutor with 2+ years experience

5.0 (12)

32 hours tutoring

Response time: 32 minutes

I am a third-year medical student who passed USMLE Step 1 on my first attempt (2025). My training includes advanced coursework in the core disciplines tested on the CBSE, NBME Subject Exams, and Step 1, including physiology, pathology, and...

Supportive and effective tutor

Chimma has helped me so much! I am a first year medical student, she has helped me break down concepts in digestible ways. She also is flexible with how she teaches, always ready to personalize the lessons to the material being ta... - Vanessa, 6 lessons with Chimma

Jasmine G.

200/hour

Chicago, IL

Georgetown Resident Physician in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck

5.0 (5)

8 hours tutoring

Hi, I’m Jasmine! I graduated with honors from the University of Chicago, where I studied Biology, Chemistry, and History on the pre-med track. I also earned my Master’s in Public Health there. I went on to complete medical school at Georgetown...

Dante M.

199/hour

Chicago, IL

USMLE Step 1 Tutoring & Personalized Coaching

5.0 (29)

57 hours tutoring

Achieve your best Step 1 score with Dante’s personalized coaching and proven test-taking strategies. Dante is a tutor with a CBSE score of 75 and a record of three full UWorld reviews, two Amboss reviews, and two complete passes through every...

Excellent Tutor Who Helped Me Pass Step 1

Dante was an excellent tutor who played a key role in helping me pass Step 1. He created a supportive environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and consistently taught effective test-taking strategies that made complex... - Aparna

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Barry B.

180/hour

Johns Hopkins Medical Student, Tutor for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2

5.0 (239)

1,186 hours tutoring

Currently a fourth year medical student at Johns Hopkins, I have successfully completed both USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2. After a dozen interviews at residency programs across the country, I matched at Johns Hopkins Hospital! I...

Outstanding Tutor!

Wish we would have found Barry long ago. Really like how he allows the student to work through the problem and explain his/her rationale , then providing feedback on his/her thinking, rather than just “Do the problem/question” wi... - Michael, 4 lessons with Barry

Nikita K.

100/hour

Medical student with USMLE Step 2 CK score of 265+

5.0 (11)

34 hours tutoring

Response time: 25 minutes

As a recent medical school graduate, I have extensive experience in preparing for and excelling on the USMLE exams, I scored 268 on Step 2 CK, passed Step 1 on my first attempt, and received honors in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics,...

Laurence S.

200/hour

Resident Physician USDO - USMLE Step 2 - 265 / COMLEX 2 746

5.0 (70)

257 hours tutoring

I am a resident physician (Radiology) who attended an osteopathic school and graduated in May 2024. I took USMLE Step 1 (Pass/Fail) in May of 2022 and Step 2 in May of 2023, passing both on my first attempt and scoring in the 93rd...

5-Star COMLEX tutor!

I had the opportunity to work with Laurence while preparing for my Level 2 exam, and it was an excellent experience. He's knowledgeable, patient, and creates a supportive learning environment. Laurence tailors the sessions to focu... - Emina, 6 lessons with Laurence

Jaspreet K.

200/hour

Yale MD/PhD, Expert MCAT and Admissions Coach

5.0 (143)

494 hours tutoring

Response time: 53 minutes

I'm an MD/PhD candidate at Yale University, training to become a physician-scientist in immunology. Over the last several years, I've garnered experience as a leading MCAT and admissions coach on platforms such as Wyzant, and my coaching program...

Amazing Tutor!!

Jaspreet was absolutely amazing as an MCAT tutor! He not only helped with all 4 sections in terms of content review and problem-solving strategies but also demonstrated a genuine care for his students' progress. For instance, he r... - Gauhar, 11 lessons with Jaspreet

Kathryn S.

800/hour

Tailored USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 3 Prep

Response time: 13 minutes

Still others find it's their study strategy or confidence or sleep habits. Whatever's in the way between you and your license: Consider it history. USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 3

I Cannot Recommend Kathryn Enough

I don't know if I can adequately express how helpful Kathryn was for me during my Step 2 prep. With her support, I was able to achieve a dream score of 260 (more than 40 points higher than what I had gotten on Step 1 -- a score I ... - Ari, 10 lessons with Kathryn

Abheek G.

120/hour

Johns Hopkins Resident; USMLE Expert

5.0 (114)

238 hours tutoring

I have taken USMLE 1 and 2CK, and completed all of the NBME Shelf Exams. I am currently a diagnostic radiology resident at Johns Hopkins. My USMLE approach focuses on a comprehensive strategy to tackle UWORLD questions that allowed...

USMLE Step 2 PREP

Abheek really took the time to understand my approach at answering USMLE style questions and gave great constructive criticism as to what I should do moving forward with my study plan. He also took the time to really develop a gam... - Aileen

Andrew R.

294/hour

Columbia MD, PhD with 10+ years tutoring experience

5.0 (96)

711 hours tutoring

I scored a 266 (99th percentile) on USMLE Step 1, and have worked with numerous students to improve their USMLE Step 1 scores and pass the exam. I focus on teaching you how to think exactly as necessary to answer USMLE style...

Amazing tutor! Very patient and knowledgeable.

Andrew is the best tutor I’ve had. He was great at breaking down complex topics and teaching practical strategies for tackling CARS and science questions. He found my weaknesses and taught me how to fix them, and changed my view o... - Christina, 2 lessons with Andrew

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Saman N.

3 USMLE lessons

He didn’t just explain the right answers but made sure I understood where I went wrong and how to approach similar questions in the future. This was a game-changer for me. I also used Anki for memorization but struggled to weave the facts together coherently. Andrew’s guidance helped me connect all the dots, turning isolated facts into a comprehensive understanding. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone aiming to achieve a deep understanding and excel in their USMLE Step 1.

Rola F.

3 USMLE lessons

I am currently studying for USMLE step 3. I did a couple of tutoring sessions with Dr. Madhu. I found him thoughtful and appreciating the ongoing challenging of any student preparing for this exam. I found him also comfortable in his approach and patient in explaining the hard topics. He is flexible in rearranging the tutoring session in a timely and convenient manner. I wish him all the best and also for every student who is preparing for USMLE exam.

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8 USMLE lessons

He knows the ins and outs of tutoring, and is an exceptional teacher. He simplifies complex concepts and focuses on the foundations to help master USMLE topics. I was genuinely astonished by how fast I learned about bone tumors and all types of immunodeficiencies in the span of an hour to the point of mastery. He is very systematic with his educational approach, and I highly highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic USMLE Step 1, 2 or 3 tutor.

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On Wyzant, students can find personalized tutoring for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), including help with Step 1, Step 2 CK, and residency prep. This page features listing pages for Illinois, including Chicago and surrounding areas, where experienced tutors offer high-score guidance and support for medical students. Using Wyzant helps connect aspiring doctors with tutors who can strengthen weak areas, enhance test-taking skills, and provide customized practice strategies.

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