Duke Surgery Resident|USMLE/Exam prep and application coach

Berk A.

Hi! I’m really glad you’re here—thanks for taking a moment to check out my profile.

During medical school, I worked as an anatomy and pharmacology tutor, which sparked a lasting passion for teaching and mentoring. After graduating, I pursued a research fellowship at NYU, contributing to high-impact publications in journals such as Nature and Science, with work that was even featured in The New York Times. I am currently a General Surgery resident at Duke (let’s go Blue Devils!), one of the top surgery programs in the U.S., where I have been involved in the world’s first partial heart transplantation in an infant with congenital heart disease, while also earning a Master of Management in Clinical Informatics (MMCi) alongside my clinical training. Over the past several years, I have worked with a wide range of students—from pre-med and PA applicants to medical students and residents—helping them navigate high-stakes exams, applications, and interviews with confidence.

My tutoring approach is highly personalized, strategic, and results-driven. I focus on helping you understand not just what to study, but how to study—so you can make meaningful progress efficiently. Together, we’ll build a structured plan tailored to your goals, whether that’s excelling on exams, strengthening your application, or preparing for interviews.

I’ve had the privilege of working with many students at different stages of their journey, and nothing is more rewarding to me than seeing them succeed. I am excited to work with you and to be a part of your success story!