USMLE Tutor & Residency Mentor | Personalized Study Schedules

Hyvi D.

I approach USMLE tutoring as a practical partnership focused on the mechanics of the exam. Having earned my medical degree and completed the Step exams, I know that the biggest hurdle for most students is not a lack of knowledge, but an inability to apply that knowledge to the NBME’s specific question style. My teaching method is built around live question-bank sessions where we work through vignettes together. We focus on identifying the "lead-in," recognizing key clinical markers, and using a process of elimination to narrow down the most likely diagnosis when the answer isn't immediately obvious.

In my two years of experience working one-on-one with medical students, I have found that many people struggle because they treat UWorld like a textbook rather than a tool. I show my students how to properly analyze their incorrect answers to find the gaps in their logic. I have worked with students ranging from those in their first year of med school to international graduates, helping them build customized study schedules that prevent burnout. We don't just memorize facts; we build a mental framework for how to handle the "next best step in management" questions that make up the bulk of the exam.

My sessions are straightforward and tailored to the student’s specific weak points. If a student is struggling with cardiology or renal physiology, we spend our time breaking those concepts down into simple, manageable pieces. I emphasize a "first principles" approach so that even when a student sees a question they’ve never encountered before, they have the tools to reason their way to the correct answer. My goal is to give you a clear, repeatable system for tackling the boards and your clinical rotations with confidence.