Expert USMLE Step 1 Tutor for Rapid Score Improvement

Nina B.

I’m a Northwestern MD graduate that has been tutoring for over 8 years now. My area of expertise is tutoring the USMLE Step 1 exam. I help students rapidly improve their NBME scores weeks before their Step 1 exam, leading to a pass on exam day.

I have helped many students pass the Step 1 exam over the past few years using a systematic study method I developed. My approach emphasizes teaching concepts commonly tested on the USMLE, helping students differentiate between answers, and finding errors in their clinical reasoning to quickly improve scores. This approach has helped my students make significant progress on their exams, averaging 10-15% increase in scores over the span of 2-3 weeks.

I work with students to develop a study document called the "Step 1 Database" that targets their weaknesses and incorporates customized memory tools. My tutoring is very personalized to each student, making it very effective. I keep track of the concepts each student has repeatedly gotten wrong so we can address it and they can respond correctly next time. I also incorporate spaced repetition, continually quizzing students on these topics and indicating which components of the study document should be converted into Anki for more frequent review.

Preparing for the Step 1 exam can be very challenging. It is important to have a tutor that is experienced, understands how you learn, and is someone whom you can trust. I value honesty with my students and maintaining a consistent relationship with my students that builds trust in themselves and their ability to succeed on Step 1.