Medical Resident Tutoring USMLE/NBME Exams

Catherine R.

I'm Dr. Catherine Raciti, a physician completing my residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago. I graduated as valedictorian of my high school class, earned a full scholarship to Indiana University, and went directly into Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, where I scored higher than 80% of all USMLE test-takers. What I learned through that process changed how I think about learning entirely, and it is the foundation of everything I do with students.
Most students I work with are not struggling because they lack ability. They are struggling because no one has ever shown them how to study effectively. My sessions are built around active recall rather than passive review, because testing yourself produces dramatically better retention than re-reading ever will. Every session starts with a student explaining the material back to me out loud, without notes. That single exercise reveals more about what a student actually knows than hours of highlighted textbooks ever could. From there, we build a personalized plan around the specific gaps we uncover together.
I work one-on-one with high school students preparing for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams, as well as students pursuing pre-med and STEM coursework at the college level. I have worked with students across skill levels, from those trying to catch up to high achievers looking to break into the top tier of their class. I am easy to reach, I respond quickly, and I am happy to answer any questions before scheduling. I would love to hear from you.