Medical Doctor - USMLE, MCAT, Study Skills & Admissions Coaching

Rosa F.

Step 1 Tutor

I have the privilege of working with Rosa F. for my Step 1 preparation, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she took the time to get to know me and understand my unique learning style, which made all the difference in tailoring our sessions to best meet my needs. She is always punctual and reliable for every meeting, and her accessibility makes scheduling seamless. She is also incredibly accommodating. Her teaching style is thorough, patient, and engaging. She has a gift for breaking down even the most complex concepts into clear, digestible pieces that make retention and long-term understanding much easier. Her depth of knowledge is outstanding, and she explains material in a way that builds confidence. What stood out the most is her dedication. She often went above and beyond, willingly staying over time if needed and repeating concepts as many times as it took until I fully understood them. If something was missed, she promptly followed up with explanations. Her genuine desire to see her students succeed is apparent in every interaction. She provides not only content review but also valuable strategies, resources, and study skills that are useful far beyond Step 1 that will serve me throughout my medical career. On top of all that, she has a warm, positive attitude that makes studying feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Working with her has transformed my study process into something that feels approachable. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rosa F. to anyone preparing for Step 1, whether it’s a first attempt or a retake. The knowledge, strategies, and confidence you gain from her teaching are truly invaluable.

Crystal, 10 lessons with Rosa

CASPER prep

I had my session with Rosa to prepare for my upcoming CASPER that I have to take for my medical school applications. Rosa was very knowledgeable and gave me very helpful tips on what to keep in mind when answering ethics-based dilemmas. She also allowed me to practice and gave me very valuable feedback. When it was time for the test, I used every trick I learned and felt confident answering both the spoken and written portions of the test. I highly recommend her!

Frances, 2 lessons with Rosa

Knowledgeable and flexible residency application coach

Rosa was extremely helpful during the process of ERAS application completion. She helped me optimize my personal statement during a busy away rotation. Through a discussion of my story, she was able to help channel loose thoughts and ideas into a clearer narrative. Utilizing her experience with the match process and work as a physician, she whittled away the fluff and helped me put together the best possible application. From the personal statement, experiences, and advice in between, she is a great aid. I highly recommend her services!

Ethan, 3 lessons with Rosa

Exceptional Guidance for the Pre-Med Journey

Rosa is an outstanding mentor with exceptional knowledge and insight into the pre-med track. My daughter found her guidance and the clear path she laid out to be incredibly valuable. Rosa is not only thorough and detail-oriented but also has deep expertise in course selection, extracurricular activities, and MCAT preparation. She took the time to understand my daughter’s strengths and interests, and then tailored her advice to create a realistic and achievable plan for success. What we appreciated most was Rosa’s ability to break down a complex journey into manageable steps, which gave my daughter confidence and clarity moving forward. We are very grateful for her support and plan to continue working with her throughout our daughter’s pre-med journey as she works toward achieving her long-term goals in medicine.

Hima Bindu, 2 lessons with Rosa

Knowledgable and Friendly

Rosa was extremely efficient and supportive throughout the process. I sought her guidance after learning about her experience in admissions and application writing. What impressed me most, and made me continue working with her, was her ability to truly understand the ideas I wanted to express but struggled to articulate on my own. She helped me bring my story to life on paper in a way that I had previously been unable to convey

Ajitesh, 20 lessons with Rosa

The coach and tutor every medical student needs!

Rosa has been an incredible source of support during one of the most overwhelming times in any medical student's journey. As a third-year student starting my very first inpatient rotation, internal medicine, I was anxious and unsure, especially when it came to presenting in front of my team. From the start, Rosa made me feel seen and supported! She took the time to walk me through my presentation style, offered constructive feedback, and shared a helpful structure that made everything feel more manageable and less daunting. Even when I had to end our session early due to an appointment, Rosa didn’t hesitate to go the extra mile and she followed up with a detailed script outlining everything I needed for my presentation and note, bringing up points I didn't think of before, which truly elevated my performance. In fact, my attending the next day was impressed by the plan I presented! She continues to be there for me, answering questions and offering reassurance through messages, and she truly acts as a coach throughout the rotation. Her consistent presence and encouragement have helped ease a lot of the stress and self-doubt I have been feeling. Thanks to Rosa, I feel more confident navigating the challenges of the wards! I can't recommend her enough to any medical student looking for someone who genuinely cares, listens, and wants to see you succeed, and I will be recommending her to my friends and classmates!

Gina, 22 lessons with Rosa

Insightful and methodical

So far I've had one session with Rosa regarding my profile as a future medical school applicant. We went over my grades, MCAT study plan, CV, and the big "why." She is incredibly insightful, gave me a more structured future plan, and helped me understand how to turn weaknesses into strengths. She's able to offer tailored guidance based on who you are and where you want to be. She truly listens to you and gives you an honest opinion and honest game plan. I plan on working with her again in the near future! I plan on working with her again in near future!

Shrutisri, 2 lessons with Rosa

Insightful and methodical

So far I've had one session with Rosa regarding my profile as a future medical school applicant. We went over my grades, MCAT study plan, CV, and the big "why." She is incredibly insightful, gave me a more structured future plan, and helped me understand how to turn weaknesses into strengths. I plan on working with her again in near future!

Shrutisri, 2 lessons with Rosa

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

With just two sessions, Rosa has already taught me how to become a better medical student and lifelong learner! I appreciate her kindness and flexibility!! She took the time to ask the right questions and helped me better understand how to learn and retain complex material. I feel confident that with her support, I will become not only a stronger and more efficient student academically, but also a more confident and capable future physician.

Sentreal, 12 lessons with Rosa

Great insight and support

Rosa offered really thoughtful insights that built on the outline I brought into the session. She helped me think through rotations more clearly, especially when it came to how to communicate with the team, handle feedback, and make a good impression without overdoing it. Her summary after our meeting was organized and practical, and she struck a good balance between being encouraging and realistic. Definitely recommend working with her!

Alfred, 19 lessons with Rosa