My USMLE Journey: From Final Year to a 269 – A Story of Strategy, Skills, and Success

When I began my USMLE journey, I thought it was all about mastering the vast medical knowledge. I tackled Step 1, completed my final year, dove into a research internship, and then faced Step 2. Throughout this journey, I realized something crucial:

“USMLE is not just about knowing the content; it's about mastering the 🧠 strategy, recognizing 🔥high-yield topics, and developing strong 💪test-taking skills.”

I scored 269 on Step 2, but it wasn't just about the knowledge. It was about understanding the exam's intricacies, honing my approach, and learning how to perform under pressure. Here's what I discovered:

🧠 It's About Strategy: Knowing what to study is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in knowing how to approach the exam strategically. I learned to prioritize high-yield topics, allocate my time wisely, and focus on the areas that truly matter.

⚡️ High-Yield Focus: Not all information is created equal. I learned to identify the high-yield concepts that are most frequently tested and directed my efforts where they counted the most. This focus made all the difference in my preparation.

☘️ Test-Taking Skills Matter: The USMLE is as much about how you take the test as it is about what you know. I developed specific test-taking skills—like time management, handling tricky questions, and maintaining composure under pressure—that played a pivotal role in my success.

🥏 Balancing It All: Juggling Step 1, final year studies, a research internship, and Step 2 taught me the importance of balance and efficiency. I developed a systematic approach that allowed me to stay on top of everything without burning out.

If I'm not happy with my purchase can I get a refund?

We provide 100% refund for the 5-hour or 10-hour tutoring pack if you are not satisfied after the first hour. We do not provide refund for mentorship or 1-hour tutoring session

How does appointment scheduling work?

When you've completed purchasing you'll be able to login to your coaching account and can find out the next steps required to book a time for your appointment from there.

What does USMLE tutoring include?

A one-on-one session with an Dr. Omer that is tailored to your needs. It can include a personalized timeline and study plan, study and test-taking strategies, subject-specific tutoring for any USMLE-related topics, or any questions you have about the USMLE exams.

Do you offer tutoring for all USMLE exams?

No, we currently offer tutoring for USMLE STEP 1 and STEP 2CK only.

Do you have a schedule or lesson plan?

Our students are very successful in achieving their desired score goals. We work with you during the sessions to set up study schedules and build a plan that fits your schedule and aligns with your goals.

Why is it better than studying on my own?

Our experience has shown that students have a difficult time identifying their own greatest weaknesses. Addressing them and improving is even more challenging. This may lead to improper use of time and resource management. We offer a range of study packages that will help save your time and improve your score to get the residency spot you are dreaming of.

HOW ARE SESSIONS CONDUCTED?

Mentorship Pack ($60):

You can suggest a suitable date and time in the comments. Based on the availability of Dr. Omer, we can come to an informed decision regarding the scheduling. All meetings will be conducted online 1:1 via Google Meet.

1-hour Tutoring Pack ($100):

You can select a topic of choice which you would love to be taught by Dr. Omer. The topic chosen can be mentioned in the comments. You can also suggest a suitable date and time in the comments for the first session. Based on the availability of Dr. Omer, we can come to an informed decision regarding the scheduling. All meetings will be conducted online 1:1 via Google Meet.

5-hour Tutoring Pack ($470):

You can select a topic of choice / multiple topics which you would love to be taught by Dr. Omer. The topics chosen can be mentioned in the comments. You can also suggest a suitable date and time in the comments for the first session. Based on the availability of Dr. Omer, we can come to an informed decision regarding the scheduling. All meetings will be conducted online 1:1 via Google Meet.

10-hour Tutoring Pack ($900):

You can select a topic of choice / multiple topics which you would love to be taught by Dr. Omer. The topics chosen can be mentioned in the comments. You can also suggest a suitable date and time in the comments for the first session. Based on the availability of Dr. Omer, we can come to an informed decision regarding the scheduling. All meetings will be conducted online 1:1 via Google Meet.