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Dermatology Resident | 268 Step2CK | Tutoring + Application Review
Ryan C.

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My name is Ryan, and I’m a dermatology resident and graduate of UMass Chan Medical School. I majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Boston University and have spent the past several years mentoring pre-medical and medical students through applications, personal statements, secondary essays, interviews, USMLE preparation, and residency strategy.

Having matched into dermatology, one of the most competitive specialties in medicine, I understand how important it is to build an...

My name is Ryan, and I’m a dermatology resident and graduate of UMass Chan Medical School. I majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Boston University and have spent the past several years mentoring pre-medical and medical students through applications, personal statements, secondary essays, interviews, USMLE preparation, and residency strategy.

Having matched into dermatology, one of the most competitive specialties in medicine, I understand how important it is to build an application that is polished, cohesive, strategic, and memorable. My main focus is helping students craft strong narratives for AMCAS/AACOMAS, ERAS, personal statements, activities, secondary essays, and interviews. My editing goes beyond grammar. I help students clarify their central theme, strengthen reflection, improve structure, and make sure every part of the application tells an authentic and compelling story.

I also tutor USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, with an emphasis on high-yield reasoning, clinical pattern recognition, and efficient study strategy. I scored a 268 on Step 2 CK and help students move away from passive review toward active recall, spaced repetition, diagnostic reasoning, and stronger test-taking strategy.

Beyond tutoring, I have worked in medical education research, published over 30 peer-reviewed papers, and created educational materials for YouTube and other platforms. My teaching style is clear, supportive, efficient, and tailored to each student’s goals.

Services I Offer:
☐ Personal statement brainstorming, review, and editing
☐ Secondary essay editing
☐ AMCAS/AACOMAS activity descriptions
☐ ERAS personal statement and residency application review
☐ Competitive specialty and dermatology application advising
☐ CV/resume building
☐ Mock interviews: MMI, traditional, and residency
☐ School list/application strategy
☐ USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK tutoring
☐ High-yield study planning and exam strategy

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Education

Boston University
Biochemistry and molecular biology
UMass Chan Medical School
MD

Additional Languages

Mandarin Chinese

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  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: All rates negotiable. Cancellations without 2 hours' prior notice will incur a cost of 50% of the scheduled session.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/17/2025

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Biostatistics

Biostatistics

I am a final year medical student that has covered biostatistics in my medical school coursework, as it is required to pass board exams. Additionally, I have a prolific research portfolio, where I have up to 31 indexable publications on PubMed. Most of the biostatistics for these projects, I have performed myself using R instead of using a biostatistician.
MCAT

MCAT

I am a fourth-year medical student at UMass Chan Medical School, currently applying into dermatology, with extensive experience mentoring pre-medical and medical students. I have taken the MCAT in the past, as it is core to the medical school admissions process. I scored above the 80th percentile in all subjects. Additionally, I have strong foundations in chemistry, physics, reading comprehension, and psychology, which are the core 4 subjects on this exam.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have written many personal statements for medical school and residency applications, and I have had success thus far. Additionally, I am a co-author of the famous resource "Guide to the medical school application and beyond", which is the most highly utilized public resource for premeds on medical school applications. It includes a section of good and bad examples of personal statements from prior students. I also worked as an admissions committee medical student in my first year of school.
Photography

Photography

I have 6+ years of experience with amateur photography. I specialize in landscape, portraits, and astrophotography! Happy to share my portfolio on request! I am also well-versed in Photoshop and Lightroom!
USMLE

USMLE

I am a fourth-year medical student at UMass Chan Medical School, currently applying into dermatology, with extensive experience mentoring pre-medical and medical students. I have scored in the top percentile on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK (268), and I specialize in helping students prepare efficiently and strategically for high performance. I’ve also mentored students through the entire medical school application process, from crafting personal statements to preparing for interviews. My teaching style emphasizes clarity, confidence-building, and tailoring sessions to each student’s goals, whether academic or professional.
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Knowledgeable and highly reliable tutor

Ryan gave me really helpful feedback that pushed my personal statement from a straightforward list of experiences into something that actually told a story. He was quick to respond to my questions and always followed through on what he said he would do, so the whole process felt easy and low-stress. It’s clear he understands what admissions committees are looking for, his input made a real difference in how my statement is turning out.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Highly recommended!

Shreya, 1 lesson with Ryan

Knowledgable and Patient Tutor

Ryan has been a great tutor during my Step 1 prep. He’s super knowledgeable and explains things in a way that actually sticks and making improvements in my scores. He’s also been really flexible with scheduling and adapting sessions based on what I needed to focus on. Couldn’t recommend him more if you’re looking for great tutor thats reliable and easy to work with.

George, 20 lessons with Ryan

Great tutor

Ryan is a great tutor. 5/5 stars would highly recommend. Has a deep understanding of the material and a systematic approach to getting questions correct

Justice, 3 lessons with Ryan

Great tutor

Ryan is a great tutor. 5/5 stars would highly recommend. Has a deep understanding of the material and a systematic approach to getting questions correct

Justice, 3 lessons with Ryan

Great tutor

Ryan is a great tutor. 5/5 stars would highly recommend. Has a deep understanding of the material and a systematic approach to getting questions correct

Justice, 3 lessons with Ryan

Super helpful and knowledgable

Ryan has been extremely helpful in my graduate applications process, helping me perfect all my essays and addressing any other concerns I had with my application. He is definitely the go to and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with any sort of essays!

Latifa, 16 lessons with Ryan

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Ryan helped my daughter revise her personal statement, he went over everything in a very diligent manner. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. He has an innate ability for making sure ideas are presented in a concise, coherent and engaging manner. He was amazing and we are extremely grateful for his support.

Monica, 2 lessons with Ryan

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Ryan brings about a great combination of self inquiry within the student and articulated tutoring. He is extremely patient and explains concepts in a great way. Excellent tutor!

Venk, 6 lessons with Ryan

Highly recommend!

Ryan has been very helpful in reviewing college application essays. He’s very knowledgeable and helpful and very prompt too. We highly recommend him!!

Rachel, 48 lessons with Ryan

Extremely Knowledgable, Helpful and Kind

I had such an amazing experience with Ryan as helped me formulate my personal statement in less than an hour! He was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the whole process. He was very diligent and is experienced with medical school admissions! He guided my thoughts and helped me write a personal statement that was compelling and authentic. I highly recommend Ryan and will definitely schedule more sessions with him. Highly recommend!

Ruchelia, 3 lessons with Ryan
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