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Megan Abbott Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Travel Destination:

Seaside, Florida: My family goes almost every year. (It is also where I got engaged!)

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Peanut butter, straight out of the jar!

If your life were a movie, book or TV show, what would it be?

Definitely Gilmore Girls!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Megan Abbott

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257
Step 2 CK - 266
Step 2 CS - Pass

School

Baylor College of Medicine

Specialty

Child Neurology

There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. ~ A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Tutor Bio

Megan graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University and is now a 4th year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. Megan has extensive teaching experience, from tutoring undergraduate chemistry to MCAT organic chemistry/verbal reasoning. Megan also has a long history of academic success, most recently scoring a 257 on USMLE Step 1 and a 266 on Step 2 CK. She has a passion for children with special needs and has decided to pursue a residency in Child Neurology. She believes that the meticulousness required to study the brain is similar to the diligence required for USMLE studying. She can’t wait to help other students get the score they need to follow their dreams in medicine!

Brad Ackerson Medical Tutor BIO

One fun fact about me:

I have been to 27 countries on 5 continents!

Where’s your favorite travel destination:

Dominican Republic

If your life were a movie, what would it be?

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Brad Ackerson

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT – 39
Step 1 - 261

School

Duke University

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift ~ Steve Prefontaine Tutor Bio

Brad is a fourth year medical student at Duke University. He grew up in Oregon before attending BYU on a full scholarship. His love of neuroscience and college basketball led him to Duke, and he plans to be a radiation oncologist. He has been tutoring since age nine when his younger sister wanted to learn to play Mario Kart, and he has four years of experience teaching and tutoring students preparing for the MCAT. In his free time, he loves to travel, play soccer and watch every SpaceX rocket launch anticipating his own trip to the moon. He is excited to help push students to reach their potential!

Corinne Ainsworth Medical Tutor BIO

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Hufflepuff every time!

What's your favorite game?

Fish Bowl (Taboo, Charades, and Password all in one)

Where's your favorite travel destination?

The enchanted city of Sevilla, Spain

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Corinne Ainsworth

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 253
Step 2 - 252

School

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Specialty

TBA

I think the thing to do is enjoy the ride while you’re on it. ~ Johnny Depp Tutor Bio

Corinne is an alumna of the University of Massachusetts where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Nutrition. Between her third and fourth years of medical school at UMass Medical School, Corinne is pursuing a Masters of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Corinne has earned high honors in every clinical rotation of her medical school career, and she is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a group dedicated to promoting humanism in medicine. Corinne has years of experience mentoring students and is looking forward to combining her Step 1 and 2 knowledge as well as her relationship-building skills to help students meet their test-taking goals!

Paris Austell Medical Tutor BIO

What's your superpower?

I would love to be fluent in all languages. It'd be cool to travel and openly speak with everyone (plus I'd be a super student on the floors!)

What's in your white coat?

Paper is the bain of my existence! I should clean out my pockets now...

One fun fact about you:

I've been writing poetry since I was in high school. One of my life goals is to publish a poetry book.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Paris Austell

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 253

School

Rush Medical College

Specialty

Otolaryngology

You are your only limit. ~ Unknown Tutor Bio

Paris is a third year medical student at Rush Medical College and intends to apply for a residency in otolaryngology. Paris graduated summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University and earned honors in all preclinical courses in medical school. She additionally has earned honors or high pass in all of her core clerkships. Paris has a long record of mentoring and tutoring students dating back to her undergraduate years. She is passionate about teaching and is dedicated to helping students attain academic success.

Dr. Sam Azeze Medical Tutor BIO

What’s under your bed?

SHOES, way too many shoes

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Dark chocolate matcha power bars, homemade of course :)

Favorite Travel Destination:

A sleepy little fishing town called Chioggia in Northern Italy. Best seafood dinners and piano concerts ever!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Sam Azeze

Medical Tutor

Scores

Steps 1 - 253
Step 2 CK - 258

School

St. George’s University School of Medicine

Specialty

Diagnostic Radiology

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~ Maya Angelou Tutor Bio

Samuel Azeze MD, MPH is a graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. He is currently a resident in Diagnostic Radiology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Prior to that he completed a one year internship in Internal Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital where he had the opportunity to work one on one with medical students who have a variety of learning styles. Sam has a firm knowledge of the medical basic sciences that has been tried and tested through his clinical experience. He has impressive USMLE scores that gave him a competitive edge while applying for residency. Sam plans to stay in the academic arena as a physician and has a soft spot for teaching and mentoring.

Annesha Basu Medical Tutor BIO

What's in your white coat?

FOOD. Always.

If I could have any superpower, it would be...

Definitely teleporting.

Fun fact:

I'm Indian but I hate spicy food---who enjoys eating food when their mouth is on fire?!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Annesha Basu

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 243
Step 2 CK - 260

School

Rush Medical College

Specialty

ENT

"Sometimes you gotta work a little, so you can ball a lot." ~ Tommy Haverford Tutor Bio

Annesha is a fourth year medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago who is pumped for her future as an ENT doctor. Annesha has always been dedicated to her studies, and through that, her love for tutoring and educating others flourished. She served as a tutor in a variety of different subjects throughout her time at Tulane University, where she was receiving a Masters in Pharmacology prior to entering medical school. In her free time, Annesha likes to dance and roam around the city with her friends. She is super excited to join the MST Team!

Tyler Bauer Medical Tutor BIO

Go-to karaoke song:

Paradise by the Dashboard Lights, Meatloaf

What color is your toothbrush?

Pink

What's your favorite power-up snack?

Black Coffee with Eggs and Toast

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Tyler Bauer

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 260

School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Specialty

A Cardiothoracic Surgery Hopeful

I’m Ready, I’m Ready, I’m Ready!!! ~ Spongebob Squarepants Tutor Bio

Tyler is a currently a medical student at Thomas Jefferson University. He has been heavily involved in the medical student surgical interest society as well as surgical research since his first year of school, and he hopes to pursue cardiothoracic surgery upon graduation. Tyler has a personal interest in Quality Improvement research, and hopes to continue his research regarding prophylactic compliance in residency. Tyler has performed exceptionally well on his MCATs, USMLE Step 1, Shelf exams, as well as his class exams, and is excited to pass on his knowledge to other students. He studied Biology and Music performance at Muhlenberg College where he was on the track team.

Shoutouts + Accolades

2013 + 2014 Division III All – American in the Javelin Throw
Liaison in the Surgical Interest Group for Three years

Morgan Beatty Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Yogurt, granola, chia seeds and fresh fruit...dang, I’m hungry

What color is your toothbrush?

Currently orange, but my favorite color is green!

Fun Fact:

I am a new aunt for the first time to an adorable 5-month-old niece!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Morgan Beatty

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 250

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Family Medicine

“Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar.” ~ Antonio Machado (Translation: Wayfarer, there is no way. Make your way by going farther.) Tutor Bio

Morgan graduated with Highest Distinction from Indiana University in 2011 with degrees in biology and Spanish. She then worked in social services for Latino immigrant populations in Chicago for two years prior to starting medical school at Columbia University. Now a 4th year student at Columbia, she has maintained her track record of academic success, most recently with a Step 1 score of 250. Morgan will be pursuing her Masters in Public Health during the 2016-2017 academic year before returning to medical school and applying to residency in family medicine. She is excited to utilize her leadership and mentorship experience as she helps students tackle daunting tests with gusto.

Dr. Tedi Begaj Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite travel destination:

Albania! I was born in Albania and lived there for 10 years.

Superpower:

Uncanny ability to grow a beard (I might have an undiagnosed werewolf syndrome)

Favorite snack:

Special K Protein cereal & almond milk — it has every macro you need and tastes delicious.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Tedi Begaj

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 251
Step 2 CK - 250

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

Ophthalmology

"The difference between a master and a beginner is that the master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried." ~ Unknown Tutor Bio

Tedi is a current Transitional Year resident at Cambridge Health Alliance and will subsequently pursue Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School-Mass Eye and Ear. Not only is he passionate about science, previously investigating viral gene therapy in retinal degenerative disease under a Howard Hughes Research Fellowship, but he most enjoys education and teaching, especially as he starts his third year with Med School Tutors after having already completed 400+ hours of tutoring. Tedi comes from a long line of educators and greatly appreciates the opportunity to help students accomplish their academic goals.

Dr. Fred Bertino Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

Symphony no. 7 in A major op. 92 by Beethoven

Fun Fact:

I was a full time musician before medical school. I wrote a concerto based on an E.coli protein sequence and published a paper on it too!

If your life were a tv show, what would it be?

Probably a cartoon like "Spongebob Squarepants"... or "The Office".

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Fred Bertino

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254
Step 2 - 268
Step 3 - 234

School

St. George's University School of Medicine

Specialty

Radiology

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." ~ Leonardo da Vinci Tutor Bio

Fred Bertino is a graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine and is PGY-2 in diagnostic radiology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Fred’s experience in tutoring the sciences is widespread and longstanding, having tutored basic science course material, USMLE Step 1, and Step 2 CK/CS, as well as shelf exam content. Fred’s teaching style stems not only from an understanding of subject knowledge, but maintaining clarity and confidence into “question approach.”

David Billing Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

Probably my siamese cat, Hal, and all of the little plastic toys he drags under there.

Fun Fact:

I have run the Boston, New York, and San Francisco Marathons (not all at once, though)

Go-To Karaoke Song:

Caroline by Neil Diamond (Go Red Sox!)

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

David Billing

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 255

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." ~ Thomas Jefferson Tutor Bio

David is currently an MD/PhD student in his PhD years at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. His research focuses on the molecular basis of hereditary breast cancer. Prior to medical school, David graduated from Harvard University with a degree in molecular and cellular biology and was awarded the Hoopes Prize for outstanding undergraduate research. David has a history of testing excellence, including scoring above a 250 on the USMLE Step I. He is a very dedicated tutor with a passion for teaching and helping his students achieve their academic goals.

Joshua Bitran Medical Tutor BIO

Theme song:

Eye of the Tiger

How would you save the world?

Put everyone on the ketogenic diet

What's your superpower?

I can fall asleep anywhere

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Joshua Bitran

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254

School

St. George's University

Specialty

TBA

The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding ~ Leonardo da Vinci Tutor Bio

Joshua was born and raised in the sandy beaches of Miami, Florida. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Miami with a major in biology. Joshua is a student at St. George’s University where he was inducted into the international medical honors society Iota Epsilon Alpha and received the outstanding service award in 2016 for most volunteer tutoring hours. He is currently completing his rotations in New Jersey. Joshua continues his passion for teaching others through his work with MST.

Alexander Boardman Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Travel Destination:

Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand has the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen. Sandstone cliffs and coral reefs by day and Fire Shows by night.

Theme Song:

“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield. It really brings out my inner John Mayer, minus the hipster glasses, the six-pack abs, and the musical talent.

What's under your bed?

My didgeridoo and a couple of monsters. Thankfully they don’t know how to play it…yet.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Alexander Boardman

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254
Step 2CK - 265

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

Internal Medicine

“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty... I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." ~ Theodore Roosevelt Tutor Bio

Alexander (Alec) Boardman is a 4th year medical student at UMass Medical School, pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine. As an undergrad at Harvard, he spent the majority of his winters up on the slopes training with the alpine ski team before graduating with a degree in molecular and cellular biology. Alec then hopped across the Charles River to work in biomedical research on the medical school campus for two years. He developed a knack for pipetting HeLa cells but ultimately decided that humans were more fun to talk to. Alec is the product of two teacher parents and is excited to help his fellow medical school colleagues reach their highest potential on USMLE exams.

Michael Bohnen Medical Tutor, MD / PhD '17 BIO

What's under your bed?

Probably 10 dead rats. I live in Manhattan.

What's the best part of MST?

The students! Helping an eager medical student realize his or her test day goals is tremendously rewarding.

If your life were a movie, what would it be?

Life of Pi. Not because I'm always daydreaming or stranded on a boat, but because I love the number 3.14159 and I love pie.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Michael Bohnen

Medical Tutor, MD / PhD '17

Scores

Step 1 - 249

School

Columbia University

Specialty

TBA

"It's about practicing the day after the best game of your life." ~ Steve Nash, former NBA MVP and my fellow Canadian! Tutor Bio

Michael graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from a joint double degree program from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. He is currently a rising 4th year MD/PhD candidate at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Having received the highest honors in his Internal Medicine clerkship, Michael's passion for teaching matches his enthusiasm for medicine. He has over a decade of teaching experience in the sciences, including tutoring undergraduates and medical students. Michael is an encouraging and dedicated teacher, committed to helping his students conquer their exams with excitement and confidence.

Graham Boyd Medical Tutor BIO

Go-To Karaoke Song:

Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys

Favorite Travel Destination:

The west coast of Ireland. The Cliffs of Moher are a must see!

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Nachos

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Graham Boyd

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 261

School

Boston University

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

Luck is what you have left over after you give 100 percent. ~ Langston Coleman Tutor Bio

Graham graduated Magna Cum Laude from Hamilton College, where he majored in biology and was a member of the varsity swim team and water polo team. After college, Graham entered Boston University School of Medicine, where he is planning to pursue a residency in radiation oncology. Graham has a record of testing excellence, including a score of 261 on the USMLE Step 1 and >90th percentile scores on all his shelf exams to date. Graham loves to work with other students and is committed to helping them achieve their personal goals.

Nicholas Carducci Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a movie, book or TV show, what would it be?

The Princess Bride

What's your favorite power-up snack?

My body is probably 80% Greek yogurt

One fun fact about you:

I once ran a cooking blog with over 10,000 daily visitors

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Nicholas Carducci

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 256
Step 2 CK - 268

School

Perelman School of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

Ophthalmology

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ~ Winston Churchill Tutor Bio

Nicholas Carducci graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology with both honors and high distinction. There, he taught honors organic chemistry and mentored exchange students from India as they adjusted to the US. He is a current 4th-year medical student at Penn Med, and recently matched into ophthalmology at the University of Michigan. Other than a Michigan victory over OSU, nothing gets him more excited than seeing that “eureka” moment in a student’s eyes as they finally understand a concept.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Publications:
Anari J.B, Neuwirth A.L, Carducci N.M, Donegan D.J & Baldwin K.D. Pediatric T-Condylar Humerus Fractures: A Systematic Review.. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2017, Jan; 37(1): 36-40.

Renoux A.J, Carducci N.M, Ahmady A.A, & Todd P.K. Fragile X mental retardation protein expression in Alzheimer's disease.. Frontiers Genetics. 2014, Oct; 5(360): ePub.

Renoux A.J, Sala-Hamrick K.J, Carducci N.M, Frazer M, Halsey K.E, Sutton M.A, Dolan D.F, Murphy G.G, & Todd P.K.. Impaired sensorimotor gating in Fmr1 knock out and Fragile X premutation model mice. Behavioral Brain Research. 2014, Jul; 267(42-5): Epub.

Thibaudeau S, Anari J.B, Carducci N.M, & Carrigan R.B. 30-day readmission after pediatric upper extremity surgery: Analysis of the NSQIP database. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2016, Apr; 51(8): 1370-1374.

Awards:
James B. Angell Scholar

Bart Celie Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I worked as a student editor with the AMA Journal of Ethics during my first year of medical school.

What’s your theme song?

Anything composed by Hans Zimmer.

What’s in your white coat?

Too much: a copy of the Michigan Manual, tons of tegaderm, trauma shears, several rolls of half-used tape, some xeroform, my iPhone, and gauze everywhere else.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Bart Celie

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - > 260

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Hope consists in asserting that there is at the heart of being, beyond all data, beyond all inventories and all calculations, a mysterious principle which is in connivance with me. ~ Gabriel Marcel Tutor Bio

Bart is currently pursuing a year of research in between his third and fourth years at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Before med school, he studied at Boston College, where he graduated summa cum laude and with honors in Philosophy. Bart’s background includes extensive travel at a young age, which exposed him to the need for physicians and inspired him to go into medicine. He loves learning and is committed to helping his students work hard, master their subjects, and achieve their testing goals.

Khatiya Chelidze Medical Tutor BIO

Biggest Superstition:

My mother told me if I placed my keys on the kitchen table I would have bad luck. I totally believe her, but I still do it all the time.

How would you save the world?

I’d make everyone in the world play telestrations. It wouldn’t fix anything, but everyone would laugh.

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Slytherin. Everyone kind of wants to be one of us, but we know who we really are.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Khatiya Chelidze

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254
Step 2 CK - 256

School

Weill Cornell Medical College

Specialty

TBA

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” ~ Dr. Seuss, the greatest doctor of them all. Tutor Bio

Khatiya is a fourth year student at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is originally from Georgia (not the state), and moved to the US in childhood. She attended CUNY-Hunter College in NYC, where she studied comparative literature, focusing on modernism and the German language. Her passion for this kind of obscurity got her elected into the Phi Beta Kappa society upon graduation. Khatiya loves teaching and mentorship. She’s excited to translate her success on the USMLE to her students.

Tracy Cheng Medical Tutor BIO

What’s under your bed?

SHOES, way too many shoes

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Dark chocolate matcha power bars, homemade of course :)

Favorite Travel Destination:

A sleepy little fishing town called Chioggia in Northern Italy. Best seafood dinners and piano concerts ever!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Tracy Cheng

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 42
Step 1 - 250

School

Duke

Specialty

Otolaryngology

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. ~ Maya Angelou Tutor Bio

Tracy grew up in New Jersey before majoring in molecular biology at Princeton University. She is now attending Duke University School of Medicine with a Dean’s Merit Scholarship and did very well in clinical rotations. For her scholarly years, she is pursuing a Masters in Health Sciences with a thesis on computational fluid dynamics in otolaryngology. Tutoring has been her passion since high school, and she has tutored many students for the SAT, MCAT, college physics, and advanced molecular biology. In third year, she was the student leader in the Clinical Skills Course at Duke, and she’s now excited to partner with MST to help students reach their full potential!

Dr. Sarah Coates Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

"Hymn 101" by Joe Pug

Go-To Karaoke Song

"Changes" by Tupac

What's under your bed?

Drawers for extra storage, because San Francisco.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Sarah Coates

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 250
Step 2 CK - 270

School

Weill Cornell Medical College

Specialty

Dermatology

"Why tip someone for a job I'm capable of doing myself? I can deliver food, I can drive a taxi, I can and do cut my own hair. I did, however, tip my urologist. Because I am unable to pulverize my own kidney stones." ~ Dwight K Schrute, The Office. Tutor Bio

Sarah graduated summa cum laude from The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. She earned her M.D. at Weill Cornell Medical College, where among other achievements, she distinguished herself with honors in all of her clinical clerkships, and is now in her Dermatology residency at UCSF. Sarah is one of our most experienced tutors with over a thousand hours of tutoring under her belt and a tremendous track record of success. She enjoys working closely with students to determine the best possible strategy that not only fits the student’s learning style, but also provides him or her with the confidence needed to take the next steps toward their career goals.

Check out Sarah's Tutor Spotlight here: https://www.medschooltutors.com/blog/tutor-spotlight-sarah-coates

Dr. Mike Coords Chief Medical Tutor, MD BIO

What's in your white coat?

I don't generally wear a white coat except at lunch time, it's like a body bib.

What's your biggest weakness?

Spelling, punctuation and handwriting

Favorite Power-Up Breakfast:

Yogurt with blueberries, high protein bagel with almond butter and chocolate spread. And coffee.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Mike Coords

Chief Medical Tutor, MD

Scores

MCAT - 35
Step 1 - 252
Step 2CK - 247

School

UMNDJ

Specialty

Radiology

"It's not an intelligence exam it's a hard work exam. You give me a student with average intelligence, the best resources and willingness to work and they will destroy it." ~ Mike Tutor Bio

Mike began his residency in orthopedic surgery at North Shore-LIJ and then decided to transition to radiology, which he completed at Staten Island University Hospital where he was the Chief Resident. With over fourteen years of experience mentoring and tutoring premed and med students, he now serves as our Chief Medical Officer. He will be completing a fellowship in Musculoskeletal radiology at UCSF, which he will begin in Summer 2016.

Dr. Alexander Dabrowiecki Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

Dust bunnies

Fun Fact:

I used to be in a Polish folk dance group, touring all over the place.

How would you save the world?

Abolish greed.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Alexander Dabrowiecki

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 253
Step 2CK - 258

School

St. George's University

Specialty

Radiology

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." ~ Oscar Wilde Tutor Bio

Born and raised in Northern California, Alex graduated summa cum laude from St. George's University in 2016, and he is currently continuing his residency at Emory University specializing in Diagnostic Radiology. He scored a 253 on Step 1 and 258 on Step 2 CK. Alex feels privileged to be a part of the MST team, utilizing his mastery of efficient studying and a concept based approach to assist students in reaching their maximum potential.

Greta Dahlberg Medical Tutor BIO

Go-To Karaoke Song:

Livin La Vida Loca

If I could have any superpower, it would be...

teleportation...Hawaiian beach for the day? Yes please!

Favorite Travel Destination:

Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Greta Dahlberg

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 267
Step 2 CK - 274

School

Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Worry is a misuse of your imagination. Tutor Bio

Greta is currently a medical student at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and she attended undergrad at Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied Biology and Spanish. She was inducted into Iowa's chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha as a 3rd year. She has spent countless hours tutoring students in both medical school and undergrad in various subjects over the last 4 years. She also participates in the Teaching Distinction Track at the University of Iowa. She plans to apply for an Internal Medicine residency. In her spare time she enjoys traveling the world, hiking, and cooking. She is looking forward to helping students achieve their best possible scores on their USMLE exams!

Margot Debot Medical Tutor BIO

What’s under your bed?

Currently several blankets, 3 socks, and my skis.

What’s your favorite travel destination?

Maui

If I could have any superpower, it would be...

Flying, I would love to have a birds-eye view of the world.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Margot Debot

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 267

School

Rush University

Specialty

General Surgery

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ~ Wayne Gretzky Tutor Bio

Margot is a third-year medical student at Rush University in Chicago and plans to apply to a general surgery residency. She has a long record of testing success, including scoring a 267 on Step 1. After graduating from Notre Dame, Margot moved to Washington D.C. where she traveled throughout the country playing rugby and worked at Walter Reed developing malaria vaccines. At Rush, Margot helps her fellow medical students prepare for Step 1 and navigate all the other hurdles of medical school as a peer advisor. She has a long history of mentoring and tutoring, and is passionate about helping her students realize their full potential.

Zach Dionise Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

Lights by Journey

Power-Up Snack:

The snack that smiles back, Goldfish

Fun Fact:

I had a class with Steph Curry in college.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Zach Dionise

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 272

School

Duke University School of Medicine

Specialty

TBA

“I’m not superstitious…but I am a little stitious.” ~ Michael Scott Tutor Bio

Zach is a motivated tutor determined to help students achieve their absolute best through hard work and enthusiasm. He believes that the key to doing well on Step 1 and the wards is really understanding the “why” rather than trying to remember a pile of disconnected facts. Zach has enjoyed teaching for years, from working as a chemistry and economics tutor-TA in college to teaching a course for second year medical students on clinical skills and the practice of medicine. Zach will help you acquire a solid basis for understanding content and emphasize the many connections between topics during the course of your studying. Then, you’ll collaborate to develop the strong clinical reasoning skills and strategic thinking required to crack the code of Step 1 questions. Throughout the study process, Zach is committed to invest in your success and work with you to find the study strategies that will best help you come test day.

Dr. Tzvi Doron Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Travel Destination:

New Zealand

Superpower:

If I could have any superpower, it would be mind reading.

How would you save the world?

I'd cure mental illness.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Tzvi Doron

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 247
Step 2CK - 251
COMLEX - 634/642/900

School

Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialty

Family Medicine

"Don't get caught up in the minutiae. It's all about the fundamentals." ~ Tzvi Tutor Bio

Tzvi has been teaching, tutoring and training others to achieve their personal best for the last 11 years. After excelling on his Board exams, Tzvi brought his broad range of experience to Med School Tutors, where he has helped other aspiring doctors to achieve their own medical dreams. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College and Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently practicing as a primary care physician.

Dr. Caleb Dresser Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

"Everything is Awesome" from The Lego Movie

What's in your white coat?

Nothing! Rock the scrubs!!

Favorite Travel Destination:

Anywhere with fresh powder and good friends. Vermont and Colorado spring to mind...

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Caleb Dresser

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 38
Step 1 - 255
Step 2 CK - 263

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

"Not all those who wander are lost." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Tutor Bio

Caleb studies at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His passion for teaching has led him to positions ranging from research lecturer at a hospital in Somaliland to outdoor education instructor at Cornell University. Most recently, he took a year off to work as Program Director for a nonprofit that trains advanced-practice emergency room nurses in rural Uganda, a position that helped him appreciate how crucial well-tailored individual study approaches can be for effective learning. Caleb enjoys sharing his excitement about learning with students as they learn to realize their full potential for success.

Evan Dugdale Medical Tutor BIO

Biggest Superstition:

I always put on my right shoe before my left

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Ice cream

Favorite Travel Destination:

I like fly fishing a lot, so I’ve loved going out west to fish in Wyoming a few times

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Evan Dugdale

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 253

School

Boston University

Specialty

TBA

Oh yeah. Lotta pressure. You gotta rise above it. You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad. Harness. Energy. Block. Bad. Feel the flow, Happy. Feel it. It's circular. ~ Gary Potter (in Happy Gilmore) Tutor Bio

Evan graduated Cum Laude from Williams College in 2013, where he majored in chemistry and played four years on the varsity ice hockey team. After college, he worked as a full-time middle school tutor for one year with the Match Corps program before entering Boston University School of Medicine. In addition to medicine and education, he has also always been interested in entrepreneurship and currently enjoys running a startup company that focuses on improving the application process for med school applicants. Evan is excited to be a part of the MST team and to help students achieve their testing goals.

Timothy Dyster Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a tv show, what would it be?

Parks and Recreation! I identify strongly with Leslie Knope.

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Probably Hufflepuff!

Favorite Game:

The Game of Thrones. Just kidding... it's The Last of Us.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Timothy Dyster

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Internal Medicine

"Try new things: You should always be doing something that makes you a little uncomfortable." ~ Tim Tutor Bio

Timothy is an alumnus of Cornell University, where he graduated with honors and received the esteemed William T. Keeton Award, and Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons, where he graduated with AOA distinction. He is currently a resident physician in Internal Medicine at UCSF. Timothy has a record of high scholastic achievement in medical school by consistently receiving the highest possible mark in his clinical rotations, including internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics & gynecology, neurology, and psychiatry. His experience in student mentorship, support, and advising is robust. Tim is known for his warm temperament and passion for education, and enjoys helping his students achieve their maximum potential.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Awards:

William T Keeton Award Recipient

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Publications:

Dyster, Timothy Gordon. “Identity Capital and Identifying Learners at Risk for Marginalization.” Academic Medicine, vol. 92, no. 8, 2017, p. 1070., doi:10.1097/acm.0000000000001802.

Matthew Earle Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

The pockets on the inside of any white coat are actually for snacks, not instruments or notes.

Two Truths and a Lie:

I have been over 100 feet underground, I have been over 100 feet underwater and I have fallen over 100 feet from the sky.

Fun Fact:

I may or may not be 30% peanut-butter.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Matthew Earle

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 253

School

University of Florida

Specialty

TBA

Never reduce your goals to suit your effort; adjust your effort to suit your goals. Tutor Bio

Matt is a current MS3 at the University of Florida College of Medicine and is planning on pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine. He has a history of high scholastic achievement, including a 253 on STEP 1 and scoring in the 90th percentile on the Pediatrics and Surgery SHELFs, the 91st percentile on the Neurology SHELF and the 97th percentile on the Internal Medicine SHELF. He has experience tutoring first and second year medical school curricula and has a passion for teaching.

Matthew Eisenstat Medical Tutor BIO

What’s under your bed?

Socks and my beagle Daisy. Sometimes Daisy is eating the socks.

What’s your favorite game?

Settlers of Catan. Unless I lose and then it’s lame.

If your life were a TV show?

Definitely Gilmore Girls!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Matthew Eisenstat

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1: 259
Step 2: 260
Step 3: 235

School

USC School of Medicine Greenville

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

“I have never let schooling interfere with my education” – Mark Twain Tutor Bio

From average college student to chief resident, Matt’s journey has shown that working hard and some basic test-taking skills can help you find success in medicine. Both in the emergency department and in his tutoring, Matt finds that being a calming presence helps him and those around him perform at their best. As a Step 1 tutor in medical school, Matt developed a passion for education and helping students become the best possible doctor they can be. In residency, he continued to hone that passion as a bed-side teacher. As a tutor, he prides himself on taking obscure, esoteric medical knowledge and translating it into its real-world applications. His test-taking tips and strategies will help you get into the head of the test writer and optimize your board scores.

Michael Erossy Medical Tutor BIO

What's in your white coat?

Stethoscope? What’s that? #Ortho

What's your favorite power-up snack?

Steak

Favorite vacation spot:

Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Michael Erossy

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 262
Step 2 CK - 263

School

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

You better lose yourself in the music, the moment / You own it, you better never let it go / You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow / This opportunity comes once in a lifetime. ~Eminem Tutor Bio

Mike was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate education at The Ohio State University, then matriculated to Northeast Ohio Medical University where he is currently a 4th-year student, pursuing residency in orthopedic surgery. He has achieved high academic success on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, is a Junior AOA member, and is the Salutatorian of his class. Mike has a true passion for teaching that started during college and has continued throughout medical school. He thoroughly enjoys facilitating his students’ successes and does his utmost to ensure that he is teaching at the highest possible level.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Junior AOA Member

Dr. Justine Falcone Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Food:

Apples of all kinds!

Fun Fact:

I have an identical twin sister in medical school who is also a tutor for MST!

Favorite Pastime:

I was an NCAA college cross-country runner and have continued as a NIRCA club cross-country runner for my final three years of medical school!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Justine Falcone

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 245
Step 2 CK - 255

School

University of Florida

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”- Mahatma Ghandhi Tutor Bio

Justine graduated Summa Cum Laude and co-valedictorian from Rollins College before graduating from the University of Florida School of Medicine. She is now a resident physician at West Virginia University. Justine scored 245 on the USMLE Step 1 and 255 on the Step 2 examinations. She scored 80 or above on five of her NBME shelf exams during her clerkship years. Based on her academic excellence, she was eligible for induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She has several years of tutoring experience, including tutoring for advanced sciences as an undergraduate as well as USMLE Steps 1 and 2CK during medical school. She’s fully committed to helping her students achieve success!

Lauryn Falcone Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I am an identical twin, and I have two younger identical twin sisters! My twin also tutors for MST.

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Dark chocolate!

What do you do for fun?

I am a competitive athlete, competing across the country and around the world in triathlons and duathlons!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Lauryn Falcone

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254

School

West Virginia University

Specialty

TBA

"The journey in science and medicine may be long and hard, but the rewards are great." Tutor Bio

Lauryn Falcone graduated Summa Cum Laude and as co-valedictorian from Rollins College before pursuing an MD/PhD degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine. She is currently working towards a PhD in cellular and integrative physiology at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in a respiratory toxicology laboratory. Lauryn completed her first two years of medical school as an honors student, scoring a 254 on the USMLE Step 1 examination and achieving above the 90th percentile on eight NBME shelf exams. Lauryn has a strong passion for tutoring and mentoring students and enjoys helping them navigate the challenges of medical school.

Malina Filkins Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

The name Malina means raspberry.

Favorite Travel Destination:

Nicaragua

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

A diet coke and a brownie

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Malina Filkins

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 251

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

TBA

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Tutor Bio

Malina Filkins is a third-year medical student at the University of Massachusetts, and loves to work with kids, but isn’t quite sure yet which specialty is right for her. She has always had standardized testing success, including scoring a 251 on Step 1. Throughout first and second year she helped many of her fellow students grasp challenging material, and has a reputation for being able to break down complicated information in an understandable way. She is looking forward to helping students through the Step 1 process, while helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge of the clinical years!

Dr. Eli Freiman Medical Tutor BIO

Go-To Karaoke Song:

"Lose Yourself" by Eminem (for 14+ years running!)

Favorite Travel Destination:

Visiting my nephew, wherever he is!

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

er... lots and lots of coffee?

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Eli Freiman

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 259
Step 2CK - 258

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

Pediatrics/Pediatric Emergency

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone is omnipotent" ~ Calvin Coolidge Tutor Bio

Eli is a Harvard Medical School resident teaching award recipient, a Pediatrics resident at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center, and is pursuing a career in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Eli has a strong record of academic excellence including Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha awards, scoring in the top percentiles for both the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, and was awarded Special Honors in Pediatrics from his medical school during his final year. Eli currently works as an exam prep tutor for USMLE Steps 1 & 2, a mentor/trainer for new tutors as the Associate Director for Tutor Development and Medical education, and is part of the MST consulting team. Eli has a strong interest in medical education, public health and advocacy and has held many leadership and advising positions. He has tutored 750+ hours with MST, helped train more than twenty-five tutors, and partaken in USMLE curriculum consulting with Rush Medical College.

Check out Eli's Tutor Spotlight here: https://www.medschooltutors.com/blog/tutor-spotlight-eli-freiman

Spencer Fuller Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a movie, book or TV show, what would it be?

The Little Rascals

When I dance, people tell me I look like:

Fred Astaire (I Actually Tap Dance!)

Go To Karaoke Song:

“Getting’ Jiggy wit it” by Will Smith

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Spencer Fuller

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 252
Step 2 - 262

School

UC San Diego / Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Specialty

TBA

‘Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.’ ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in a speech to the Medical Committee for Human Rights, 1966 Tutor Bio

Spencer is a current MPH student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who recently finished his third year of medical school at UC San Diego. In addition to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK, he received Honors grades in four of his third year clerkship rotations, and was recently nominated to the Gold Humanism Honors Society by his medical school peers and faculty. His extensive academic experience includes teaching the introductory Italian course at his alma mater, and he enjoys few things more than teaching and mentoring fellow students. When he’s not having fun with his wife and two kids, he loves playing soccer.

Kelsey Gallo Medical Tutor BIO

When I dance people tell me I look like...

Elaine from Seinfeld

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Fried chicken

What's in your white coat?

+/- 7 different types of chapstick

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Kelsey Gallo

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 269
Step 2 CK - 277

School

Rush Medical College

Specialty

Urology

Your own destiny, create your own recipe. ~ Nelly Tutor Bio

Kelsey is a student at Rush Medical College and is excited to be pursuing a career in Urology. Kelsey has always been dedicated to education, having worked as a teaching assistant throughout her undergraduate career at Vanderbilt University and as a full-time middle school tutor prior to attending medical school. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys watching Ellen and eating her way through her hometown of Chicago. Kelsey loves being part of the MST team and looks forward to helping all of her students achieve their testing goals!

Sarah Godfrey Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I have done the highest natural bungee jump in the world (216 meters!) in South Africa.

What color is your toothbrush?

Purple

Favorite Travel Destination:

Montepulciano, Italy

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Sarah Godfrey

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 246
Step 2 CK - 266

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Internal Medicine

We don’t need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside our selves already: We have the power to imagine better. ~ J.K. Rowling Tutor Bio

Sarah graduated from Harvard University in 2010 with a degree in African and African American Studies and language citation in Spanish. She studied abroad in Argentina and South Africa before beginning her postbac program at Columbia University in 2011. Now a 4th year medical student at Columbia, Sarah just completed her Masters in Public Health and is applying to residency in internal medicine. She has excelled in medical school with honors in medicine, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, primary care, and neurology, in addition to scoring 246 on Step 1 and 266 on Step 2CK. Sarah is excited to help other students achieve their academic and career goals in medicine.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Created Public Health Curriculum for Columbia's Harlem Public Health Commune

Daniel Good Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

A chocolate labrador (most of the time).

Favorite Travel Destination:

Breckenridge, CO

How would you save the world?

I would invent a time machine and prevent Creed from ever becoming a band.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Daniel Good

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 272
Step 2 CK - 284

School

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Specialty

TBA

"Strong work!" Tutor Bio

Dan is a proud Texan! He graduated from Texas Christian University before going on to get a Master in Public Health from the University of North Texas. He began his medical education at St.George's University in Grenada where he excelled in the basic science coursework and was inducted into the Iota Epsilon Alpha international honor society. After achieving great success on Step 1, he transferred to Northeast Ohio Medical University where he successfully honored every core rotation and was inducted in the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He is currently active in emergency medicine airway management and quality improvement research, and has presented his research at national conferences. He has successfully matched at UT Southwestern Medical Center to train in emergency medicine. Dan enjoys bringing the same level of excellence to his tutoring and helping students achieve their goals. He loves to set the bar high for his students and provide them the guidance they need to reach it. His personal success, along with his ability to teach, allow him to meet students at their level and show them how to take it up a notch. Whether you are struggling to understand basic concepts, or looking to master the content, Dan can get you there.

Alec Gramann Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Game:

Ultimate Frisbee

Favorite Power-up Snack:

Crackers with nutella. Or anything with nutella. Or just nutella. So... yeah... nutella.

If your life were a TV show, what would it be?

The Great Food Truck Race. Tyler Florence is my food spirit guide.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Alec Gramann

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 266

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

TBA

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." ~ Mario Andretti Tutor Bio

Alec is in the midst of the MD/PhD program at UMass Medical School. A native of Texas, Alec left the Lone Star State to pursue a degree in chemical engineering at UMass Amherst. Despite the scarcity of barbecue in New England, he opted to remain in Massachusetts after graduating to complete his doctoral training. Alec excelled during his pre-clinical studies and clinical clerkships, earning a score of 266 on Step 1 and honors in both his internal medicine and neurology rotations. He is currently in the lab, studying connections between melanocyte development and melanoma biology. Alec hopes to connect his interest in medicine, research, and teaching in his future career.

Tyler Guinn Medical Tutor BIO

What's your favorite power-up snack?

dark raspberry chocolate and espresso

Go-to karaoke song?

The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

What's in your white coat?

Definitely chocolate and an extra pair of headphones for the times you really need some music

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Tyler Guinn

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257

School

Stony Brook University School of Medicine

Specialty

TBA

"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." ~ Lao Tzu Tutor Bio

Tyler studied biochemistry at the University of Texas at Dallas before starting an MD-PhD program at Stony Brook University. He is currently a 3rd year in the MD-PhD program and first year in graduate school studying biomedical engineering. Additionally, he has several years of teaching in anatomy & physiology, MCAT, general chemistry, and biochemistry. He recently scored a 257 on Step 1 and has a passion for teaching students various medical topics. In the future, he hopes to combine biomedical engineering with clinical oncology.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Publications:
Ehrhardt, K.*, Guinn, M. T.*, Quarton, T., Zhang, M., & Bleris, L. (2015). Reconfigurable hybrid interface for molecular marker diagnostics and in-situ reporting. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Volume 74, 15 December 2015, Pages 744-750, ISSN 0956-5663, .doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2015.07.035. (*equal
contribution)

Guinn, M. & Bleris, L. (2014). Biological 2-Input Decoder Circuit in Human Cells. ACS Synthetic Biology. doi: 10.1021/sb4001596

Li, Y., Moore, R.*, Guinn, M.*, & Bleris, L. (2012). Transcription activator-like effector hybrids for conditional control and rewiring of chromosomal transgene expression. Scientific Reports 2: 897. (*equal contribution)

Fellowship:
Medical Scientist Training Program Fellowship (MSTP), 2015-2023

Claire Hannah Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite power-up snack:

Popcorn

Fun fact:

I had a legitimate near-death experience being charged by a black rhino in Botswana. Contrary to what I learned in medical school, fight-or-flight experiences do not help you run faster.

Favorite iconic hero:

My mom

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Claire Hannah

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1: 268
Step 2 CK: 280

School

Carver College of Medicine

Intended Specialty

Dermatology

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde Tutor Bio

Claire is an energetic, passionate, and effective tutor who recently completed both USMLE exams and is eager to share her test-taking strategies with students. She believes that a simplified study schedule, proper selection of resources, and plenty of coffee, exercise, and sleep are key to succeeding on standardized exams. Claire has extensive tutoring and mentoring experience from medical school that has allowed her to contribute to the test-taking success of many students in their pre-clinical and clinical courses. Her favorite part of tutoring is the satisfaction of helping students finally grasp a complex subject. Claire promises to provide an open, non-judgmental environment where students can share their concerns and areas of weakness. Her greatest tutoring skill is breaking down highly complex subjects and explaining them in a manner that is easier to understand. Claire helps to build a strong foundation of knowledge so that students can understand topics on a deeper level instead of rotely memorizing facts. She considers her tutoring style to be positive and motivational, but she still strongly supports the Socratic method of teaching. Claire will be your tutor, friend, mentor, and coach throughout your studying experience, helping you to achieve your best possible score!

Robert Hayden Medical Tutor BIO

When I dance, people tell me I look like:

Whacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man!

What's your favorite power-up snack?

Breakfast sandwich and a big cup of coffee

Where's your favorite travel destination?

Morocco

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Robert Hayden

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 249

School

Harvard Medical School

Specialty

TBA

“Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good” ~ Voltaire Tutor Bio

Rob is a third year student at Harvard Medical School planning to pursue internal medicine. After graduating from Hamilton College, he spent a gap year conducting virology research in Copenhagen, Denmark. At Hamilton, Rob served as a peer tutor for the intro science courses, worked as a chemistry TA, and volunteered as an ESL tutor. Outside of medicine, Rob enjoys being outdoors and playing piano. He is thrilled to be a part of MST!

Samuel Heilbroner Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

Every cardboard box Amazon ever sent me. I don't hoard, I reuse.

Fun Fact:

I have a double uvula.

Favorite Game:

Honestly, chess.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Samuel Heilbroner

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 37
Step 1 - 251

School

Columbia University

Specialty

TBA

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." ~ Albert Einstein Tutor Bio

Sam graduated from MIT with a 3.9 GPA in math and physics. He is now a fourth year at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and plans to become a radiation oncologist. Sam has stellar record on standardized exams including the MCAT (37), USMLE Step 1 (251), and the clinical shelf exams (99th percentile in neurology and psychiatry). Sam has a unique background as an award winning saxophonist, accomplished mathematician, and successful researcher at NASA. His diverse experiences enable him to approach each student with professionalism and expertise. Sam has over 8 years of experience tutoring in science and medicine. He is a dedicated mentor and excellent listener.

Alex Hicks Medical Tutor BIO

Go-To Karaoke Song:

Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith

Favorite Game:

Chardee MacDennis: The Game of Games

Fun Fact:

I enjoy rebuilding small engines!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Alex Hicks

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 262
Step 2 CK - 268

School

East Tennessee State University

Specialty

Dermatology

"Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful." ~ John Wooden Tutor Bio

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Alex is a student at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, applying for a residency position in dermatology. He has a strong record of academic excellence, achieving Honors in all clerkships throughout his medical training, and he was also elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as a junior medical student. Outside of academics, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, as well as several other hobbies including guitar, golf, snowboarding, hunting, and largemouth bass fishing. He has experienced great satisfaction in translating his successes on the USMLEs to other students!

Dr. Zachary Holcomb Medical Tutor BIO

What's in your white coat?

Tide To-Go pen

Favorite Game:

Super Smash Brothers! I will occasionally dust off my Nintendo64 and play after a long day on the wards.

Favorite Travel Destination:

Back home to the mountains of southwest Virginia

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Zachary Holcomb

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - >260
Step 2 CK - >260

School

Harvard University

Specialty

Internal Medicine/Dermatology

"I've learned in my life that it's important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you're not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do.” ~ J. R. Martinez Tutor Bio

Zachary completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise before attending medical school at Duke University. Now a resident in the Harvard combined Internal Medicine-Dermatology program, Zachary has invested significant amounts of time teaching clinical thinking and clinical skills to medical students across all four years of training. He has an excellent record on standardized exams and was elected to the Duke chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. When he’s not in the hospital or working on his research involving the host transcriptomic response to Cryptococcus, Zachary is an avid tennis player and loves to head to the courts in his free time.

Michael Huang Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Travel Destination:

The Netherlands

Fun Fact:

I run a dance company that specializes in Cuban dances.

How would you save the world?

Get everyone to talk about their feelings

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Michael Huang

Medical Tutor

Scores

STEP 1 - 252
MCAT - 40

School

University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

Psychiatry

“If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh Tutor Bio

Michael graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a degree in Neurobiology and Behavior, and is currently a fourth year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania on a year out to do research. He will be pursuing a career in psychiatry with a focus on medical education. He has extensive experience in teaching and mentoring, from undergraduate biochemistry and physics courses to the “Doctoring” course for first year medical students. Furthermore, he spends his free time as an instructor of modern and traditional Cuban dances.

Dr. Emma Husain Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

a small fluffy cat named Aisha Husain

Fun Fact:

I can diagnose and treat diseases just by talking on the phone!

When I dance, people tell me I look like...

a baby bird trying to fly (but I think I look like Beyonce)

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Emma Husain

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 & 2CK - 99th Percentile*

School

University of British Columbia

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

"You enter the forest at the darkest point, where there is no path. Where there is a way or path, it is someone else's path. You are not on your own path. If you follow someone else's way, you are not going to realize your potential." ~ Joseph Campbell, "The Hero's Journey" Tutor Bio

Emma is one of our most veteran and senior USMLE and medical mentors. Unlike almost anyone we know, she has been teaching and tutoring the USMLEs, basic and clinical sciences for over 12 years—both in the classroom and as a one-on-one tutor. Her wealth of experience and love of teaching have made her adored by her students, who can hardly believe how much she helps them raise their scores. Emma graduated twice from the University of British Columbia with her BS in microbiology and subsequently her MD. She also trained in orthopedic surgery at the prestigious McGill University program. *Emma took her Step 1 and 2 CK about 15 years ago at which time the scoring was quite different. At that time, passing was in the 170s, and Emma scored in the 99th percentile on both tests.

Dr. Jonathan Huz Medical Tutor BIO

Under my bed, you'll find...

I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you...

In my white coat, you'll find...

at least one Rice Krispie Treat at all times

If I weren't a doctor, I'd be...

an auto mechanic

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Jonathan Huz

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 38
256 - Step 1
265 - Step 2CK

School

NYU

Specialty

Ophthalmology

"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple" ~ Dr. Seuss Tutor Bio

Like many of our tutors, Jonathan left Kaplan to join the elite Med School Tutors team as an MCAT tutor. He graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University before moving on to NYU School of Medicine. Jonathan now specializes in helping aspiring physicians to reach their top scores on their own USMLE exams. He has a long history of dedicated teaching and tutoring experience, spanning high school subjects, SAT, college sciences, MCAT and basic medical sciences. He is an Ophthalmology resident at Rutgers-NJMS.

Dr. Leila Javidi Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

"Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba

Fun Fact:

I have my black belt in Kenpo Karate...and I own nunchucks.

Favorite Iconic Hero:

John Snow (the father of epidemiology, not the honorable lord of Winterfell)

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Leila Javidi

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 249
Step 2CK - 258

School

St. George's University

Specialty

Family Medicine

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm." ~ Sir Winston Churchill Tutor Bio

Dr. Leila Javidi is a Family Medicine Resident with her Masters in Public Health at Mount Carmel St. Ann's, a wonderful community hospital in the heart of Columbus, Ohio (Go Bucks!) where she is actively involved in curriculum development, recruitment, patient safety and medical mission trips. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint George’s University and completed her core clerkships at NYU-Lutheran in Brooklyn, NY. Although she had never before considered herself a “standardized test guru”, over the course of her first few years of medical school she developed a fool proof study style that she is eager to share with her students. She loves to teach and she prides herself on her ability to motivate students to achieve their maximum potential. She is most known by her students for her sense of humor, her ‘pep talks’ and her ‘no-excuses’ study mentality.

Ajay Kanakamedala Medical Tutor BIO

What’s your superpower?

The ability to come up with a medical pun at any time.

What’s in your white coat?

An endless supply of memes

What’s your theme song?

Suga Suga by Baby Bash

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Ajay Kanakamedala

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 40T
Steps 1 - 263
Step 2 CK - 268

School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain. ~ Vivian Greene Tutor Bio

Ajay is a fourth year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is currently applying into orthopaedic surgery. He was inducted in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for his outstanding performance during clinical rotations, including achieving honors in all but one rotation, as well as his leadership and commitment to medical student education. His greatest strength as a tutor is his passion for teaching, his personal investment in making sure every one of his students succeeds, and his vast array of medical puns.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Alpha Omega Alpha, Junior Year, UPSOM 2017 Chapter

Dr. Ryan Kelsch Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Iconic Hero:

Batman

What's in your white coat?

Always a snack, usually cookies

Favorite Game:

Super Smash Bros

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Ryan Kelsch

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 263
Level 1 - 790
Step 2 CK - 271
Level 2 CE - 847

School

Resident at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

Specialty

Radiology

"Do what you ought, and put your heart into what you are doing." ~ St. Josemaria Escriva Tutor Bio

Ryan is a Transitional/Diagnostic Radiology resident at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine second in his class. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he studied molecular and cellular biology and tutored extensively organic and inorganic chemistry as a private tutor. Ryan was an associate author for the 2017 edition of First Aid. He wishes to pass his success down to his students. It would be his honor to serve his students in whatever needs they have.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Publications:

Kelsch, R., Wiliams, W. “1st Place Student and Resident Category Common Side of Effects of Hormonal Contraceptives: A Comprehensive Literature and Prescribing Information Review”. Linacre Quarterly. 2017;84:187-195.

Tao, L., Bhushan, V., Sochat, M., Chavda, Y. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2017. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. (Associate Author: Kelsch, R.)

Haus, M., Kelsch, R., and Jacobs, T. Application of Optical Topometry to Analysis of the Plant Epidermis. Plant Physiology. 2015;169:946-959.

Kelsch, R., and Goel, A. “Atrio-oesophageal fistula.” Radiopaedia.org. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/atrio-oesophageal-fistula.

Awards:

CCOM Alumni Association Merit Scholarship Recipient

Dr. Joseph King Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

I don't know, I'm too scared to look.

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Slytherin

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Coffee

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Joseph King

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 264
Step 2 CK - 271

School

University of South Carolina

Specialty

Radiology

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank those with poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." ~ Teddy Roosevelt Tutor Bio

Joseph is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and began his Diagnostic Radiology training this year at Massachusetts General Hospital. Among his notable accolades are scoring a 264 and a 271 on the USMLE Steps 1 and 2, respectively. He secured honors across the board throughout the first three years of medical school and demonstrated his mastery of the clinical clerkships in an impressive fashion by scoring at the 99th percentile in five out of six core shelf exams. He is truly passionate about teaching and his experience extends years back to working as an MCAT instructor for Kaplan before beginning his medical education.

Kevin Kleffman Medical Tutor, MD/PhD '21 BIO

Fun Fact:

My radial artery runs over the back of my wrist, and you can see it beat on my hand (you can't feel my pulse in the normal spot).

What's under your bed?

suitcases, scuba diving equipment, protein powder jug, one or both of my cats.

Favorite Game:

Super Smash Brothers Melee or Brawl

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Kevin Kleffman

Medical Tutor, MD/PhD '21

Scores

MCAT - 36
Step 1 - 254

School

NYU

Specialty

Oncology

"Be good... and if you can't be good, be careful!" ~ My Nana Tutor Bio

Kevin graduated from University of California – Berkeley with honors and carried out his award-winning senior thesis research at University of California – San Francisco. He is currently a second year MD-PhD student at NYU School of Medicine, where he is researching metastasis in melanoma for his doctoral thesis. Kevin has a longstanding passion for education and has tutored privately for various subjects including SAT, math, and chemistry. Utilizing his enthusiasm and compassion, Kevin is committed to giving students confidence, making learning fun, and helping students achieve their full potentials.

Steven Krueger Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

My family and I were on Family Feud with Steve Harvey!

Favorite Pizza Topping:

BBQ Chicken

Superpower:

Taking twenty-minute power naps

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Steven Krueger

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254
Step 2 CK - 278

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

TBA

“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” ~ Fortune Cookie Tutor Bio

Steven is a current fourth-year student at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has served on the pre-clinical curriculum committee, the student government, and as a tour guide for prospective students at UMMS. He has experience tutoring as an undergrad at Boston College, where he graduated summa cum laude. Steven is very excited to share his knowledge and passion for learning with those who are preparing to take Step 1 and Step 2 CK!

Nichole Lang Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Kiwi and pineapple

Favorite Iconic Hero:

Samwise Gamgee

Favorite Travel Destination:

Ecuador!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Nichole Lang

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 250

School

UMASS

Specialty

TBA

“Simplify, simplify, simplify.” ~Thoreau  // “Don’t you think one ‘simplify’ is enough, Henry?” ~Emerson Tutor Bio

Nichole graduated summa cum laude from Wheaton College (IL) with degrees in psychology and Spanish literature. She then went on to get her M.A. in psychology at UMASS-Dartmouth and spent a few years before med school helping kids, teens, and adults get the better of depression, anxiety, and behavior dysregulation. During graduate school, she tutored neuroscience, statistics, and research methodology. Now a third year student at UMASS Medical School, her interests include research on Chagas disease, community medicine, and aerospace medicine. She strongly prefers Star Trek to Star Wars but does not discriminate based on people’s preferences for one or the other.

Howard Lee Medical Tutor BIO

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Hufflepuff

Fun Fact:

I’m in a Youtube video with a million views

What’s in your white coat?

My stethoscope and only one pen that I lend out often. I like to live dangerously.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Howard Lee

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 264

School

Duke University

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

Failure is just practice for success. Tutor Bio

Howard grew up in Washington State before attending Pomona College and majoring in molecular biology (he tells people he majored in lab). He went on to Duke University for medical school and finished his clinical rotations with all Honors before returning to Seattle, WA for his scholarly year. He is taking an additional research year to pursue a project combining immunotherapy and radiation. Ever since college he has loved teaching, having mentored for general, organic, and biochemistry courses. He looks forward to getting to know his students and helping them reach their full potential!

David Lerner Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a movie TV show, what would it be:

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

What's in your white coat?

½ old patient lists. ½ snacks. It’s all about finding your balance

What's your favorite game?

Ping Pong! I used to play all the time with my brother growing up in Cincinnati.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

David Lerner

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT – 41
Step 1 - 265
Step 2 CK - 267

School

University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

Otolaryngology

Mornings are for coffee and contemplation ~ Police Chief Jim Hopper Tutor Bio

David Lerner graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in 2014 having spent four years as a member of the Dartmouth Club Tennis team. He is currently a fourth-year student at Penn Med with plans to match in Otolaryngology. David has been involved in teaching and mentorship throughout college and medical school and is pumped to help students achieve their goals by tackling Step 1!

Shoutouts + Accolades

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Clinical Neuroscience Summer Research Fellow

Samantha Levin Medical Tutor BIO

Theme song:

Wanna be cool – Donnie Trumpet and the Social Experiment

Fun fact:

I worked on organic farms in Australia after college

Favorite travel destination:

New Zealand

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Samantha Levin

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257

School

UMass

Specialty

TBA

Through every dark night, there's a bright day after that / So no matter how hard it get / Stick your chest out, keep your head up, and handle it! ~ Tupac Tutor Bio

Sam is a 3rd year medical student at UMass, and studied biochemistry at the University of Chicago. She has been a tutor and teaching assistant for advanced science courses during college and after graduation. Though she is still very much a pluripotent medical student, she has a budding interest in emergency medicine. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, yoga, pickup sports, gardening, and is a podcast fiend. She loves helping students understand complex topics or difficult questions by working through basic principles. She believes that with the combined powers of common sense and a balanced lifestyle, anything is possible.

Erica Linnell Medical Tutor BIO

What’s your superpower?

Flying on dragons to save the world from white walkers

What's your favorite Halloween candy?

Reese's cups

Fun fact:

I moved to Jackson Hole, WY, for my gap year before medical school to snowboard, hike, and enjoy the Tetons!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Erica Linnell

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 252
Step 2 - 266

School

Rutgers

Specialty

TBA

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Tutor Bio

Erica is a fourth year medical student at Rutgers-RWJMS and is excited for her future career in psychiatry. She was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for her academic success during medical school, achieving honors in every third year clerkship and scores of 252 on Step 1 and 266 on Step 2 CK. For her undergraduate education, Erica studied neuroscience at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She was a member of the dance team there, and she continues to dance during her free time (which she also spends hiking, skiing, and traveling). Erica has several years of tutoring experience and can’t wait to help you achieve your exam goals!

Shoutouts

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Publication: Vad, V., Barve, R., Linnell, E. and Harrison, J. (2016, January 08). Knee Osteoarthritis Treated with Percutaneous Chondral-Bone Interface Optimization: A Pilot Trial.. http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID =62607

Dr. Heidi Lumish Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I have an identical twin who also works for Med School Tutors!

If I could be on any TV show, it would be...

Dancing with the Stars

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

peanut butter and banana

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Heidi Lumish

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 38
Step 1 - 250
Step 2CK - 268

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Internal Medicine

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou Tutor Bio

Heidi graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University in 2010, with a degree in Biology and Community Health. She spent two years at Massachusetts General Hospital conducting research with radiologists and cardiologists. She is currently a fourth year medical student at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been inducted into both the Gold Humanism and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Societies. Heidi has worked as a tutor for more than 7 years, including as an instructor for the Princeton Review and a teacher for first-year medical students at Columbia.

Dr. Melissa Lumish Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen

Fun Fact:

I have a twin (she's also a tutor!)

Favorite Travel Destination:

Aruba

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Melissa Lumish

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257
Step 2CK - 258

School

NYU

Specialty

Internal Medicine

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou Tutor Bio

Melissa graduated with honors from Cornell University in 2010, with a degree in Human Biology, Health and Society and a concentration in dietetics. She spent two years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, first as a dietetic intern and subsequently as an inpatient dietitian covering oncology and cardiology wards. Melissa is currently a fourth year medical student at NYU School of Medicine. She scored 257 on Step 1 and 258 on Step 2CK and has recently been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Melissa has several years of teaching experience, first as a clinical preceptor for dietetic interns and more recently as a clinical co-instructor for the Practice of Medicine course for second-year medical students at NYU.

Nick Lunig Medical Tutor BIO

Superpower:

The ability to always have a new pair of socks in my drawer. Or the ability to fly. But probably socks.

Go-To Karaoke Song:

"One Week" by the Bare Naked Ladies. I feel like it really shows off my range.

Favorite Travel Destination:

I recently returned from a trip to Iceland, which is an unbelievable country. The landscapes are so unique and impressive. They also have puffins.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Nick Lunig

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 258
Step 2 CK - 260

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

Pediatrics

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” ~ Muhammad Ali Tutor Bio

Nick graduated from UMass Medical School and recently started his residency in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (because kids are way cooler than adults). After graduating from Boston College, Nick moved to Houston, Texas where he taught 6th and 8th grade math for three years. He also bought cowboy boots. After teaching, Nick returned to being a student, where he received high-honors in all of his third year clerkships and excelled on their shelf exams. He is excited to return to the world of teaching and is ready to help his fellow medical students ace their exams.

Dr. Daniel Maselli Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

My Scottish Highland bagpipes.

Fun Fact:

I was in an improv comedy troupe called "Quipfire!" in college that performed on campus and on tours in Chicago and LA.

My Style:

I only wear dress socks with animals on them.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Daniel Maselli

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 37
Step 1 - 260
Step 2 CK - 259

School

University of Massachusetts
Residency: Duke

Specialty

Internal Medicine

"Humor is the great thing, the saving thing after all. The minute it crops up, all our hardnesses yield, all our irritations, and resentments flit away, and a sunny spirit takes their place." ~ Mark Twain Tutor Bio

Dan is a graduate from Princeton University, where he studied molecular biology and neuroscience and performed in an improv comedy troupe. He then went on to the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he demonstrated a record of academic excellence, and was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dan is pursing a residency in Internal Medicine and is confident that, wherever he ends up, he wants medical teaching to be a large part of his career.

Michael McDonald Medical Tutor BIO

What’s your favorite power-up snack?

Cheese. All of the cheese.

Where’s your favorite travel destination?

The beach!

What’s under your bed?

Likely my two cats, Octavia and Augusta.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Michael McDonald

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 263

School

UPenn

Specialty

Anesthesiology

Seek simplicity, and distrust it. ~ Alfred North Whitehead Tutor Bio

Michael graduated from Oberlin College with Highest Honors in Biochemistry after playing 4 years of varsity baseball and completing an honors thesis in organic synthesis. He is a rising 4th year medical student at Penn Med with plans to match into Anesthesiology. He brings the heat both on the field, with his 92 mph fastball, and on test day, with his 42 MCAT and 263 Step 1 scores. He has >4 years experience teaching the MCAT with Kaplan prior to joining the MST team. For Michael, there is nothing more exciting than watching test scores rise, and he wants you to be the next student he helps achieve their dream!

Shoutouts + Accolades

Publications:

Hamilton JZ, Kanduce NT, McDonald MD, Rios L, Matlin AR. Hydroxylamine catalyzed Nazarov cyclizations of divinyl ketones. Tetrahedron Letters. 2015, Volume 56, Issue 47, Pages 6622-6624.

Abstract: McDonald M, Fairman R, Foley P, Jackson B, Wang G, Stavropoulos S. “Slow flow” type 2 endoleaks after EVAR: characterization and results after embolization. JVIR. 2016. Abstract No 250. S115. Oral abstract presented at SIR 2016.

Select Awards/Societies:

Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society

American Chemical Society Organic Chemistry Award

CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American Baseball Team

Kerri McKie Medical Tutor BIO

What’s in my white coat?

Lara Bar, three pens, deodorant (not kidding even a little bit!)

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Cashews and Almonds

Fun Fact:

I keep a copy of Moby Dick on my bedside table and re-read at least one passage a day. I have read the entire book countless times!

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Kerri McKie

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 251

School

UMass

Specialty

TBA

"Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more so that we may fear less." Tutor Bio

Kerri taught middle school health education in DC public schools while working for the Grassroot Project, a non-profit founded and run by student-athletes dedicated to educating DC youth about HIV/AIDS. After leaving DC, she taught high school science in Massachusetts. At UMASS Medical School she served on the Curriculum Committee for two years, working with both professors and fellow classmates to change and improve curriculum goals and objectives. Her love for teaching and learning will continue throughout medical school and in her future career. In addition to medicine and teaching, Kerri loves coffee, running and her dog, Tally.

Meriem Mokhtech Medical Tutor BIO

What's your theme song?

Just keep swimming -Dory, Finding Nemo

What color is your toothbrush?

Red

What's your favorite power-up snack?

Smoothies! I love to blend.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Meriem Mokhtech

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 254
Step 2 CK - 252

School

University of Florida

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Tutor Bio

Meriem is a fourth year medical student at the University of Florida College of Medicine and plans to pursue a career in radiation oncology. In addition to her passion for cancer care, Meriem is actively involved in organized medicine and student mentorship. She has many years of teaching experience, and believes strongly in working smarter, not harder. She has a long history of testing success, including a MCAT score of 36 and a Step 1 score of 254. She is so excited to share her love for learning with other students!

Moses Murdock Medical Tutor BIO

What’s under your bed?

hundreds of novels

Fun fact:

I’ve climbed three (inactive) volcanoes

Favorite Travel Destination:

Costa Rica....”Pura Vida!”

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Moses Murdock

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1: 258

School

Perelman School of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Why scurry about looking for the truth? / It vibrates in every thing and every not-thing, right off the tip of your nose. / Can you be still and see it in the mountain? / the pine tree? / yourself? – Hua Hu Ching, Lao Tzu Tutor Bio

Moses is a tutor who is excited about partnering with fellow students on their path to a career in medicine. He has lived the full spectrum of standardized test results: after underperforming on the SAT and being rejected from all of his dream undergraduate schools, Moses went on to hone his study techniques and practice better self-discipline. This led to him achieving a great MCAT score and earning acceptances at 15 of the 16 medical schools to which he applied. Moses will bring his 5 years of experience as a personal tutor, peer-mentor, and supplemental instructor into your sessions together. He will craft a study schedule for you that plays to your strengths while tackling your weaknesses with strategies to understand human biology on a deep, intuitive level. You can count on Moses to be there every step of the way as you embark on this test-taking journey: his warm demeanor and borderline nerdy love of science will be sure to ignite your own excitement for learning and help you achieve your goals.

Shoutouts + Accolades

21st Century/Gamble Scholar – full merit scholarship to the Perelman School of Medicine

Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow

Helped discover a new disease, published in Cell

Lu, W.; Zhang, Y.; McDonald, D.; Jing, H.; Carroll, B.; Robertson, N.; Zhang, Q.; Griffin, H.; Sanderson, S.; Lakey, J.; Morgan, N.; Reynard, L.; Zheng, L.; Murdock, H.; Turvey, S.; Hackett, S.; Prestidge, T.; Hall, J.; Cant, A.; Matthews, H.; Santibanez Koref, M.; Simon, A.; Korolchuk, V.; Lenardo, M.; Hambleton, S.; Su, H. (2014). "Dual Proteolytic Pathways Govern Glycolysis and Immune Competence" (PDF). Cell. 159(7): 1578-1590. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2014.12.001. PMC 4297473 . PMID 25525876.

Julianne O'Gorman Medical Tutor BIO

Who is your favorite iconic hero?

So, I’m actually a bit of a superhero nerd and it’s Batman (guy) and Rogue (gal)

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Ravenclaw

What’s in your white coat?

Granola bars, almonds, craisins, pens (why do doctors never have pens?), not always a stethoscope • (hey, I’m going into Radiology), notes that make no sense 5 minutes after writing them, cell phone, Maxwell Quick Medical Reference

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Julianne O'Gorman

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 256
Step 2 CK - 251
Level 1 - 654
Level 2 CE - 758

School

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery

"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." ~ Edith Wharton Tutor Bio

Julianne graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS in Mathematics. After working in the Finance Industry in NYC, she changed career paths to pursue her true passion of medicine (and working in pajamas all day!). She has been a tutor since high school and has been tutoring medical students for three years. Julianne is excited to help in your preparation and studying for boards!

Shoutouts + Accolades

Co-wrote a case report on tubo-ovarian abscess that was accepted for publication in the British Medical Journal

Nat Pedley Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I played semi-professional baseball in Berlin

Biggest Superstition:

I always keep a two dollar bill in my wallet, in case of emergency.

When I dance, people tell me I look like...

I have hemiballismus, but I think I look like I have Sydenham chorea.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Nat Pedley

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 38
Step 1 - 255
Step 2 CK - 265

School

Columbia University

Specialty

TBA

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars" ~ Oscar Wilde Tutor Bio

Nat is currently completing a dual MD/MBA program at Columbia University. He will pursue a residency in internal medicine upon graduation in May 2018. Nat has a strong medical testing record, including 255 on Step 1 and 38 on the MCAT. With his business degree, Nat hopes to help transform primary care delivery and get involved in healthcare policy work.

Scott Perkins Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I used to buy and sell cutting boards

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Pickles, peanuts and string cheese

What's your superpower?

Googling

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Scott Perkins

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 259

School

Duke University

Specialty

Radiology

The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades. ~ Demetri Martin Tutor Bio

Scott grew up in Connecticut, attended college in Pittsburgh, spent a year teaching high school math in Micronesia, and has made his way to attend medical school at Duke. Now a rising 4th year, he has invested much of his free time into mentoring first year medical students to prepare them for clinical skills needed on the wards. He also regularly tutors and mentors adolescents incarcerated at a local detention facility. He achieved all Honors in his clinical rotations and will have several research publications. His proudest achievement was building a boat during one of his gap years although his woodworking skills are better than his fishing skills.

Mary Pilarz Medical Tutor BIO

What’s in your white coat

I’m going into pediatrics…I don’t even know where my white coat is

Favorite Travel Destination:

I studied abroad in Morocco and I can’t wait to go back

Fun fact:

My backup career is being a baker

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Mary Pilarz

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 243
Step 2 CK - 266

School

University of Buffalo

Specialty

Pediatrics

You know, they don’t tell you this until after you’ve paid for medical school, but being a doctor is exactly like the game ‘Operation.’ ~ Dr. Leo Spaceman, 30 Rock Tutor Bio

Mary is a strong believer that test taking strategy is an integral part of studying for the USMLE exams. She has an excellent track record with standardized exams from the SAT to Step 2. As a third year, she achieved honors grades in OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Neurology, and Surgery, and scored above the 90th percentile on the Psychiatry, Neurology, and Surgery shelf exams. Her motto throughout medical school was “work smarter, not harder” — longer study hours don’t always mean better results! She is patient, encouraging, and is always looking for ways to improve. Her own Step 1 and 2 preparations taught her the importance of creating a study schedule and sticking to it. Mary has extensive experience tutoring during medical school, from being a teaching assistant for the pre-clinical years to informal teaching on the floors. She has also participated in many panels at her medical school to help second years prepare for studying for Step 1. In your work together, Mary will focus on breaking big concepts into digestible pieces. She has often chalked up her success in medical school to being a good test taker, which is a skill she loves to share with other students. She excels in providing a study strategy that capitalizes on a student’s individual strengths and is tailored towards the student’s needs.

Shoutouts + Accolades

Inducted into AOA

Ann Prybylowski Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Dark chocolate covered pretzels

Favorite Game:

SET!!!

Favorite Go-To Karaoke Song:

A Whole New World (Yes, I want to be a Disney Princess)

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Ann Prybylowski

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 39
Step 1 - 273
Step 2 CK - 281

School

University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

Pediatrics

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~ Maya Angelou Tutor Bio

Ann is a first year pediatrics resident at Lurie Children's Hospital. Ann has an excellent record on standardized exams including the MCAT (39), USMLE Step 1 (273), USMLE Step 2 CK (281), and the clinical shelf exams. She has extensive teaching experience after tutoring for the MCAT while attending Duke University. She is also passionate about community service; she has worked at a women's refugee clinic as well as a harm reduction clinic. She is really excited to work with students to achieve their goals on the USMLE exams as part of the Med School Tutor team.

Dr. Brian Radvansky Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

"Real American" (Hulk Hogan's Theme Song)

Fun Fact:

Appeared on Who Wants to be a Millionaire

Go-To Karaoke Song:

Big Pimpin'

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Brian Radvansky

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 264
Step 2CK - 258

School

Rutgers Medical School

Specialty

Anesthesiology

"Do the best you can with what you've got." ~ Brian Tutor Bio

Brian has 10 years of formal tutoring experience and is continually driven by the success of his students. He often leads small group sessions for first and second year students at his medical school. Brian has demonstrated excellence on the USMLE and NBME exams and scoring in the 99th percentile on the Medicine Shelf Exam. He is a member of both the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Dr. Java Remonde Medical Tutor BIO

What is your go-to karaoke song?

No scrubs – TLC

What is your favorite game?

Counter-Strike Global Offensive

What's your superpower?

Binging Netflix series without developing a DVT

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Java Remonde

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 260+
Step 2 CK - 260+

School

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

“Respect your parents. They graduated school without google.” – Will Ferrell Tutor Bio

Java is from a small town in eastern North Carolina that has a whopping total of two stop lights. His dedication to teaching started over a decade ago at East Carolina University where he served as a lead tutor in multiple subjects for his university’s peer tutoring curriculum. He graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction and attended The Brody School of Medicine where he piloted a tutoring program dedicated to USMLE Step 1 preparation for preclinical students. He also received the national Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Fellowship grant and served as a mentor for an American Association for Cancer Research program devoted to guiding underprivileged high school students. Coming from a small town, he appreciates the importance of proper guidance/mentorship and is excited to use this to help students achieve their academic goals. He believes that providing a structured framework will equip students with an organized plan of attack to tackle their most challenging subjects. He is personally invested in his students' success which will be evident to you throughout your tutoring together. When he’s not working or teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family, PC gaming, building computers, and woodworking.

Sanford Roberts Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite travel destination:

Anywhere I can ski or snowboard!

Favorite game:

The Settlers of Catan

What house would the sorting hat place you in?

I would try really hard for Gryffindor but probably end up in Hufflepuff

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Sanford Roberts

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 251

School

University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

General Surgery

Hakuna matata – it means no worries ~ Pumba Tutor Bio

Sanford graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Human Biology and earning the deans award for academic excellence. He was a varsity rower his freshman year. He also rode his bike 4,000 miles across the country in the summer of 2010. He is now a 4th year medical student at Penn he has continued his track record of academic success with a Step 1 score of 251. He plans to match into general surgery and potentially pursue a career in surgical oncology. He is super excited to help students achieve their goals!

Shoutouts + Accolades

Publications

Roberts SE , Thibaudeau S, Burrell JC, Zager EL, Cullen DK, Levin LS. To reverse or not to reverse? A systematic review of autograft polarity on functional outcomes following peripheral nerve repair surgery. Microsurgery. 2017;37(2):169-174.
Fischer RS, Nune G, Roberts SE, Cramer JA. The Personal Impact of Epilepsy Scale (PIES). Epilepsy Behav. 2015;42:140-146.
Roberts SE, Birgisson N, Julia Chang D, Koopman C. A pilot study on mobile phones as a means to access maternal health education in eastern rural Uganda. J Telemed Telecare. 2015;21;(1):14-17.
Roberts SE, Mirzabeigi M, Naik A, Chang B. Osteoid Osteoma of the Trapezium: Case Report of an Unusual Tumor Location Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge. Case Reports in Orthopedics. vol 2017, 2017, pp 1-3.

Awards

Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence – Stanford University, 2013
21st Century Perelman Scholarship Recipient – Full tuition scholarship to the Perelman School of Medicine

Michael Rossi Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a movie, book or TV show, what would it be?

Parks & Rec (I used to work for the Dept. of Natural Resources)

One fun fact about you:

My Dad and I apply to be on Jeopardy every year; still waiting for my shot.

What's your favorite game?

Eucher

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Michael Rossi

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 253

School

Rush Medical College

Specialty

TBA

Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life. ~ Bertolt Brecht Tutor Bio

Michael is a 3rd-year medical student at Rush Medical College and excited to pursue a career in Internal Medicine. He has a strong interest in medical education, including helping develop and implement the school's new curriculum and tutoring throughout undergrad at Northwestern University. When not in school, you might find him trying new spices in the kitchen or out playing trivia with friends.

Dr. Nick Rowan Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

"Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins

What's in your white coat?

Lots of tongue depressors

Fun Fact:

I've had the hiccups since I was 18

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Nick Rowan

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 247
Step 2 - 259

School

Rutgers

Specialty

Otolaryngology

"Illegitimi non carborundum" ("Don't let the bastards get you down.") Tutor Bio

Nick completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 and is currently completing a fellowship in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He began his medical teaching and tutoring career at Rutgers: New Jersey Medical School as a mentor to first and second year peers preparing for Step 1. Nick has been devoted to teaching and advising top students since early in his college years at Pepperdine University.

Jacob Schrum Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Game:

Settlers of Catan

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Dunkin’ Donuts black coffee. As a native Iowan, this is proof that New England has grown on me.

What’s in your white coat?

That’s a good question…I’ve been in the lab so long I think I lost it.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Jacob Schrum

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 273

School

UMass

Specialty

Immunology

Show me a man who lives alone and has a perpetually clean kitchen, and 8 times out of 9 I'll show you a man with detestable spiritual qualities. ~ Charles Bukowski Tutor Bio

Jacob is a MD/PhD student at UMass Medical School, where he is finishing up his thesis research on how the immune system fights malarial infection. He has yet to cure a single case of malaria, but he has also avoided infecting anyone with malaria. (First, do no harm.) During his PhD, Jacob served as tutor for a variety of preclinical courses at UMass, and he also is a small group leader for the school’s in-house Step 1 prep course. When he is not pipetting or tutoring, Jacob enjoys running, reading, and eating at Chipotle.

Rishi Sethia Medical Tutor BIO

Where's your favorite travel destination?

Costa Rica

What's your favorite power-up snack?

Oreos

One fun fact about you:

I went sandboarding in the driest desert in the world, the Atacama in Northern Chile.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Rishi Sethia

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 267
Step 2 CK - 267

School

The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Specialty

TBA

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." Tutor Bio

Rishi graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University with degrees in Biology and Neuroscience. He is currently a fourth year MD candidate at The Ohio State University, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society and received numerous academic merit and research scholarships. He has extensive tutoring experience in standardized test preparation and the sciences. Rishi has also mentored many premedical and medical students in his career and has served as President of the Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter at his school. He enjoys helping students achieve success in all aspects of their career.

Shoutouts + Accolades

AOA Member

Publications

1. Sethia R, Wiet GJ. Preoperative preparation for otologic surgery: temporal bone simulation. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Oct;23(5):355-359. doi: 10.1097/MOO. 0000000000000181. Review.

2. Orczyk JJ, Sethia R, Doster D, Garraghty PE. Transcriptome response to infraorbital nerve transection in the gonadally intact male rat barrel cortex: RNA-seq. J Comp Neurol. 2016 Jan 1;524(1):152-159. doi: 10.1002/cne.23831. Epub 2015 Jul 16.

3. Malekpour M, Kulwin C, Bohnstedt BN, Radmand G, Sethia R, Mendenhall SK, Weyhenmeyer J, Hendricks BK, Leipzig T, Payner TD, Shah MV, Scott J, DeNardo A, Sahlein D, Cohen-Gadol AA. Effect of Short-term ε-Aminocaproic Acid Treatment on Patients undergoing Endovascular Coil Embolization following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. J Neurosurg. 2017 May;126(5):1606-1613. doi: 10.3171/2016.4.JNS152951. Epub 2016 Jun 17.

4. Sethia R, Kerwin TF, Wiet GJ. Performance Assessment for Mastoidectomy. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Jan;156(1):61-69. doi: 10.1177/0194599816670886. Epub 2016 Oct 3.

5. Bohnstedt BN, Ziemba-Davis M, Sethia R, Payner TD, DeNardo A, Scott J, Cohen-Gadol AA. Comparison of endovascular and microsurgical management of 208 basilar apex aneurysms. J Neurosurg. 2017 Jan 13:1-11. doi: 10.3171/2016.8.JNS16703. [Epub ahead of print].

6. Sethia R, Mahida JB, Subbarayan RA, Deans KJ, Minneci PC, Elmaraghy CA, Essig GF Jr. Evaluation of an imaging protocol using ultrasound as the primary diagnostic modality in pediatric patients with superficial soft tissue infections of the face and neck. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 May;96:89-93. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2017.02.027. Epub 2017 Feb 28.

7. Ozbay I, Yumusakhuylu AC, Sethia R, Wei L, Old M, Agrawal A, Teknos T, Ozer E. One-year quality of life and functional outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for carcinoma of unknown primary. Head Neck. 2017 Aug;39(8):1596-1602. doi: 10.1002/hed.24801. Epub 2017 May 17.

8. Sethia R, Yumusakhuylu AC, Ozbay, I, Diavolitsis V, Brown N, Zhou S, Wei L, Old M, Agrawal A, Teknos T, Ozer E. Quality of life outcomes of transoral robotic surgery with or without adjuvant therapy for oropharyngeal cancer. Laryngoscope. 2017 Aug 3. doi: 10.1002/lary.26796. [Epub ahead of print].

Dr. Paras Shah Senior Medical Tutor, MD, MS BIO

What's in your white coat?

Tons of Quarters, so after a long case I can buy some Almond Joy chocolates.

Favorite Game:

MONOPOLY! It's a risky game because there's bound to be arguments and hurt feelings.

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Anything that can be dipped in HOT SAUCE

Tutors For

USMLE, SHELF

Dr. Paras Shah

Senior Medical Tutor, MD, MS

Scores

Step 1 - 259
Step 2CK - 261

School

Albany Medical College

Specialty

Urology

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11 Tutor Bio

Paras was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for his academic prowess and dedication to his community. He has been a tutor and teacher of advanced sciences, medical subjects and USMLE for the last 6 years, and his commitment to his students’ success is without compare.

Vikram Shankar Medical Tutor BIO

What's in your white coat?

Discarded Twix and KitKat wrappers

Go-To Karaoke Song:

"Lose Yourself" by Eminem

Biggest Superstition:

I always wear a pair of lucky boxers for big exams/presentations.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Vikram Shankar

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 260+
Step 2 CK - 260+

School

Washington University St. Louis

Specialty

Ophthalmology

"It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." ~ Marcus Aurelius Tutor Bio

Vikram received his MPH and is pursuing his MD at Washington University in St. Louis, and will be pursuing a residency in ophthalmology. Vikram began tutoring and mentoring students in high school as a math and reading tutor for Kumon. He continued to teach throughout college, working as an MCAT and undergraduate tutor in the basic sciences. He scored >260 on Step 1 and above the 95th percentile on all his clerkship shelf exams. He loves teaching, as it allows him to invest in his students' success while refining his own knowledge base.

Christopher Showers Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Song:

My theme song changes with my mood, but it's always something by Brahms.

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

I'm embarrassed to admit that I mix black beans and canned tuna (with a heavy dose of salt). It's kinda the best...

How would you save the world?

Education (I'm trying!). Deficits in language literacy and math literacy are crippling and dangerous.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Christopher Showers

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 37
Step 1 - 256

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Neurology

"Active studying is all about scratching down illegible repetitions of facts recently read onto cheap legal pads, then throwing them out! I wanna see a wastebasket full of discarded brain dumps!" ~ Chris Tutor Bio

Chris graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill magna cum laude in Chemistry with distinction in biomedical research. Following two years of research in neuro-pharmacology, he entered the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Remaining engaged in neuroscience, Chris has received research fellowships to study neural stem cells at Stanford University and malignant brain tumors as a Doris Duke Research Fellow at Columbia and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. As a senior mentor, Chris has worked with junior medical students at Columbia to prepare them for both the Shelf Exams and USMLE Step 1.

Check out Chris' Tutor Spotlight here: https://www.medschooltutors.com/blog/tutor-spotlight-christopher-showers

Brad Sifrig Medical Tutor BIO

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Hopefully Slytherin. I’m not saying I’d go bad, but I’d like to keep my options open.

Fun Fact:

I can read Braille.

If your life were a TV show, what would it be?

The Office. I aspire to be Michael Scott one day.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Brad Sifrig

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 272

School

University of Florida

Specialty

Ophthamology

Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it, because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Howard Thurman Tutor Bio

Brad is a fourth year medical student at the University of Florida College of Medicine and plans to pursue a residency in ophthalmology. Brad has a record of excellence on standardized exams, scoring a 35 on his MCAT (96th percentile) and a 272 on his USMLE Step 1 (100th percentile). He did equally as well on shelf examinations throughout third year, scoring in the 99th percentile on the Family Medicine, Neurology, OB-GYN, and Surgery exams. In addition to his history of testing excellence, Brad has a plethora of experience and training as a tutor having worked as a paid tutor for multiple years at his undergraduate university.

Lauren Sinnenberg Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a tv show, what would it be?

Gilmore Girls

Favorite Iconic Hero:

Rosie the Riveter

Fun Fact:

I was featured in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd"

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Lauren Sinnenberg

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 258
Step 2 CK - 272

School

University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

Internal Medicine

"Alis volat propriis" (Rough translation: "she flies by her own wings") ~ Jesse Quinn Thornton Tutor Bio

Lauren graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Williams College with a BA in Biology. She is MS 5 at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently a research fellow at the Center for Emergency Care Policy and Research. Lauren is planning on pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine and has a strong interest in medical education. She has over 8 years of tutoring experience and loves helping students reach their potential.

Dr. Evan Stone Medical Tutor, MD BIO

Fun Fact:

"Evan" in Hebrew means "Stone" in English, so Evan's name is "Stone Stone!"

Favorite Food:

Bar-style cheese pizza

Favorite Travel Destination:

Tel Aviv

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Evan Stone

Medical Tutor, MD

Scores

Step 1 - 265
Step 2 CK - 274

School

Sackler School of Medicine

Specialty

Radiology

"This too shall pass!" Tutor Bio

Evan graduated from the NY State/American Program of Tel Aviv University's Sackler School of Medicine at the top of his class and is PGY-2 in Radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. With hard work, dedication, and finding ways to make his studying fun, he received a 265 on Step 1 and a 274 on Step 2 CK. Evan brings a knowledgeable and unique approach to tutoring and strives to make education an adventure!

Dr. Rivka Stone Medical Tutor, MD, PhD BIO

Fun Fact:

I have two beautiful kids. My younger one was born during intern year. If you can survive that, you can survive anything!

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Ravenclaw

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Pickles. It's a family thing.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX, SHELF

Dr. Rivka Stone

Medical Tutor, MD, PhD

Scores

Step 1 - 239
Step 2 CK - 263

School

UMDNJ

Specialty

Dermatology

"You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." ~ Dr. Seuss Tutor Bio

Rivka graduated as an MD/PhD from UMDNJ and is now in a competitive residency in the University of Miami’s Dermatology-Research Track. Before attending medical school, Rivka taught chemistry and calculus at the high school level, and she also served as a one-on-one high school and SAT tutor. Over the last 6 years, Rivka has served as a peer tutor and private tutor for M1, M2 and M3 students preparing for Shelf exams and Step 1 and 2CK and enjoys helping aspiring doctors to turn these tests into opportunities to excel.

Kailey Sullivan Medical Tutor BIO

If I weren't a doctor, I would be...

Food critic

Favorite Food?

Pasta with a side of pasta

If my life were a TV show it would be...

Seinfeld

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Kailey Sullivan

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 250
Step 2 CK- 253
COMLEX 1- 632
COMLEX 2- 643

School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialty

Diagnostic Radiology

Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. ~ Elbert Hubbard Tutor Bio

Kailey was born and raised in the great city of Buffalo, NY. She graduated from Penn State University with degrees in Immunology and Infectious Disease as well as Toxicology. Now a 4th year student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, she is currently pursuing a residency in Diagnostic Radiology. Outside of medicine, she has a love of food (eating>cooking), football, and tropical vacations. Kailey is always excited to share her passion for learning and eager to help others realize their potential.

Darren Sultan Medical Tutor BIO

Movie or TV show?

If my life were a tv show, it would be called INFP.

Favorite travel destination?

Zambia

How would you save the world?

I’d get everyone a Seamless account.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Darren Sultan

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1: 260+
Step 2: 260+

School

NYU School of Medicine

Specialty

TBA

I don’t understand the question and I won’t respond to it – Lucille Bluth when asked to choose, “Plate or platter?” Arrested Development Tutor Bio

Darren is a research fellow at NYU School of Medicine who is currently taking a gap research year in the hopes of applying for residency in plastic surgery. Dedicating most of his time to understanding the pathophysiology of diabetic wounds, Darren also contributes to research in the fields of gender affirmation and global surgery. Creativity and idealism are his most prized attributes, and he has been mentoring fellow students in a broad range of subjects since high school. He is an excellent test-taker, and his commitment to his own achievement is paralleled by his dedication to helping others reach the same goals.

Amit Suneja Medical Tutor BIO

Fun Fact:

I once hitchhiked from California to Texas

Favorite Travel Destination:

Any mountain located anywhere

If your life were a TV show, what would it be?

The Office

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Amit Suneja

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 39
Step 1 - 250+
Step 2 CK - 250+

School

Columbia University and Johns Hopkins

Specialty

TBA

“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” ~ Disputed/Unknown Tutor Bio

Amit is currently an MPH student at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who recently finished his third year of medical school at Columbia University. Amit has stellar academic record, including graduating from Rice University with a 4.0 GPA, 39 on the MCAT, over 250 on both Step 1 and Step 2 CK, and Honors in 6 of his clinical rotations. He has diverse teaching experience, including starting a mentoring and tutoring program for middle school-age refugees, working as a public school teacher, and teaching pre-clinical students. He is deeply committed to helping students reach their full potential.

Kyle Swartz Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Soooo much coffee

Superpower:

Drinking a huge amount of coffee

If my life were a tv show, it would be:

Bob's Burgers

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Kyle Swartz

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 250
Level 1 - 680

School

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine New York

Specialty

TBA

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. ~ Edmund Burke Tutor Bio

Kyle graduated from Ohio State University with a BS in Biology and a Spanish minor. After, he moved to Spain to be an elementary school teacher. Now a 3rd year Medical Student at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine New York, Kyle scored a 250 on his Step 1 and a 680 on the COMLEX Level 1. He is currently publishing an article on umbilical cord blood gases in c-sections. Kyle was a TA for summer anatomy through Touro and was a tutor/TA for Physiology, Anatomy, and Neuroanatomy as a member of Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. He has an extensive history of teaching and is excited to continue helping others.

Joe Thomas Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Travel Destination:

I just booked my first trip to Tokyo…robot restaurants!

What’s your superpower?

To always have a cold can of La Croix at hand. Especially pamplemousse.

Fun Fact:

I’ve gone swimming with sharks. Whale sharks, but still.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Joe Thomas

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 265

School

Indiana University

Specialty

Ophthalmology

It is much more difficult to judge yourself than to judge others. If you succeed in judging yourself, then you are indeed a man of true wisdom. ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (The Little Prince) Tutor Bio

Joe has had seven years of structured tutoring/teaching experience. From tutoring basic science courses in college, teaching MCAT classes during his gap year, and tutoring medical students in preclinical coursework, he has shown a passion for advancing students through their education. He has thrived throughout medical school, being elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during his junior year, and currently ranking 2nd out of his class of 321. Being the first in his family to attend medical school, he is dedicated to helping other students thrive and meet their potential as future physicians.

David Toomey Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

Dunkin Donuts large iced coffee and Stacy’s pita chips

Favorite Travel Destination:

Marrakech, Morocco

Greatest Athletic Accomplishment:

6 years playing Rugby without any (major) injuries (yet)

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

David Toomey

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257

School

University of Massachusetts

Specialty

TBA

Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never make it out alive ~ Bugs Bunny Tutor Bio

David is a current third year medical student at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Rochester. David has a proven track record in medical school testing and clinical work, including a Step 1 score of 257 and high honors evaluations in internal medicine, neurology, family medicine, pediatrics, and surgery. In addition to time dedicated to tutoring classmates, David currently serves as biochemistry section editor for a web-based Step 1 lecture series. He is excited to partner with MST and to help students reach their full potential in preparing for their exams!

Ayyappan Venkatraman Medical Tutor BIO

Theme Music:

"Misdemeanor" by Ahmad Jamal

Favorite Game:

Metal Gear Solid (only the best video game series ever made!)

When I dance, people tell me I look like...

Bugs Bunny

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Ayyappan Venkatraman

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - 40
Step 1 - 250
Step 2 CK - 258

School

Columbia University

Specialty

Psychiatry

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ~ Teddy Roosevelt Tutor Bio

Ayyappan (Pan) is a fourth year student at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Pan has over 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and is an active member of the Columbia community, helping to operate a student run clinic that provides care to homeless and uninsured patients in Harlem. Currently applying for residency in internal medicine, Pan is passionate about the ins and outs of pathophysiology and is supremely dedicated to the success of his students.

Matthew Wagner Medical Tutor BIO

What’s your favorite game?

Playing Cranium with family

Where’s your favorite travel destination?

Lake Lure in the mountains of NC

If I could have any superpower, it would be…

the ability to not need sleep but still be able to enjoy it

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Matthew Wagner

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 259
Step 2 CK - 273

School

Duke University School of Medicine

Specialty

General Surgery

The people who are trying to make this world worse aren’t taking a day off. How can I? Light up the darkness. ~ Will Smith, paraphrasing Bob Marley in I Am Legend Tutor Bio

Matt is a fourth year medical student at Duke University. He grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and, as the youngest of four children, learned how to collaborate and work well with others from a young age. He began tutoring math and science as a high school student and continues to teach at every opportunity he gets. Matt loves working with other students to help build their confidence. He enjoys breaking down difficult concepts one step at a time to make them more understandable and you can expect him to do the same with you. Outside of school, Matt enjoys playing hockey, watching Seinfeld, and spending time with his wife. He is thrilled to help students improve and gain more confidence!

Matthew Wells Medical Tutor BIO

What's under your bed?

Scary monsters, like Robbins pathology.

What’s in your white coat?

Protein bars. A wanna-be-doctor’s gotta eat, right?

What’s your superpower?

The greatest gift a student could ask for: the ability to fall asleep quickly. #NapTimeBestTime

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Matthew Wells

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257
COMLEX Level 1 - 707

School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Specialty

TBA

“Life ain’t about how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” ~ Rocky Balboa Tutor Bio

Matthew is a current third year student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is an Army military scholar who was inducted into Sigma Sigma Phi for his academic success and dedication to community service. Matthew is currently deciding between orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine as career options. Outside of medicine he spends his time running, working out, and reading with his wife, Nicole. It is Matthew’s belief that every student can crush the boards if they have the right drive and direction in their studies. Even more importantly, every student can become a great doctor and make a difference in their patients’ lives.

Ben Woodle Medical Tutor BIO

What's in your white coat?

An iPad, stethoscope, and energy bar.

Go-To Karaoke Song:

"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond

Fun Fact:

I've stepped foot on every continent except Antarctica.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Ben Woodle

Medical Tutor

Scores

246 - Step 1
256 - Step 2CK

School

St. George's University

Specialty

TBA

"It always seems impossible until it's done." ~ Nelson Mandela Tutor Bio

Benjamin is a 4th year medical student at St. George’s University and pursuing a residency in Anesthesiology. At SGU, Ben excelled in and outside the classroom. While at SGU, he participated in many extracurricular activities and served as President of the Student Government Association. Despite his busy schedule, Ben maintained over a 95% WMPG and scored a 246 on Step 1 and a 256 on Step 2CK. This year, Ben has received Academic Honors on every shelf exam and clinical rotation. Ben loves to teach difficult topics. His true passion is to help his students achieve their full potential through focusing on high yield concepts and questions.

Danwei Wu Medical Tutor BIO

Favorite Power-Up Snack:

A family size bag of kettle cooked potato chips.

How would you save the world?

Incrementally

Favorite Iconic Hero:

Forest Gump

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Danwei Wu

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 252

School

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Specialty

Pediatric Neurology

What I say is that, if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow. ~ A.A. Milne (Author of Winnie the Pooh) Tutor Bio

Danwei was awarded the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellowship during her second year of medical school. During her fellowship, she delved into the molecular and cellular mechanisms of autism. Her other research interest include neurodevelopment and neural plasticity. She is passionate about research and hopes to pursue a career in academic medicine. Her passions also include teaching and medical education. Danwei is currently a Peer Academic Coach in medical school and is known for her impressive collection of notes and figures.

Alison Yoder Medical Tutor BIO

What’s your favorite power-up snack?

Chips and Queso

Fun Fact:

I foster dogs (and have two foster failures…I never gave them back)

When I dance, people tell me I look like:

my dad…but I think I look like Katy Perry’s back-up dancer

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Alison Yoder

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 256
Step 2 CK - 270

School

Baylor College of Medicine

Specialty

Radiation Oncology

“I think you mean, why is there silverware in the pancake drawer?” – Chris Turk (Scrubs) Tutor Bio

Alison Yoder is in her 4th year of the MD/MPH program at Baylor College of Medicine. She graduated magna cum laude from Wash U in St. Louis with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and actually ran a chemical plant for three years before coming back to medical school. She’s been tutoring math and science since high school, and is ready to tutor med school material with a 256 on Step 1 and 270 on Step 2. She hopes to match into radiation oncology, and help fellow med students match into their residency of choice!

Ruya Zhao Medical Tutor BIO

What's in your white coat?

Nothing, because surgery.

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Slytherin

Favorite Game:

FIFA. Barcelona FTW.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Ruya Zhao

Medical Tutor

Scores

MCAT - >95th Percentile
Step 1 - >250

School

Duke

Specialty

Plastic Surgery

When I get sad, I stop being sad, and be awesome instead. ~ Barney Stinson Tutor Bio

Ruya is a third year medical student at Duke University School of Medicine. She received a research scholarship investigating the role of the tumor microenvironment in breast cancer with BRCA mutations. She has previously worked as a MCAT instructor for Kaplan and mentored premed students in medical school applications. Ruya has a long history of academic excellence; she achieved over 250 on Step 1, over 95th percentile on the MCAT, and received Dean’s list every term at Emory University, while serving as an EMT and Volunteer Emory staff. When not on the wards or in the lab, Ruya is a competitive fencer, an avid soccer fan, and a part-time traveler.

Cole Ziegler Medical Tutor BIO

In what house would the Sorting Hat place you?

Ravenclaw

Where's your favorite travel destination?

Priest Lake, Idaho

Fun Fact:

I won a raffle ticket drawing at a hockey game when I was seven. My dad (who purchased the ticket) pocketed the cash and bought me a Power Ranger toy. I thought it was a great deal at the time.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Cole Ziegler

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 252

School

Duke University

Specialty

Radiology

Not all those who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Tutor Bio

Cole grew up in Washington State and attended college at Washington State University on an academic scholarship. After working for two years in Seattle, he enrolled at Duke University School of Medicine where he is now a rising 4th year. He has experience tutoring preclinical students, achieved excellent grades in his clinical year, and is currently conducting research in cardiac MRI. Cole plans to apply to a residency in radiology. When not in school, he tries to run, play the piano, and SCUBA dive whenever possible.

Dr. Zachary Zimmerman Medical Tutor BIO

If your life were a movie, what would it be?

I hope it would be cool enough to be Space Jam!

Favorite Game:

Cards Against Humanity

Fun Fact:

I was a Classics major in college, studying Ancient Greek language, poetry, art, and architecture.

Tutors For

USMLE, COMLEX

Dr. Zachary Zimmerman

Medical Tutor

Scores

Step 1 - 257
Step 2 CK - 268

School

Florida State University

Specialty

Otolaryngology

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." ~ Wayne Gretzky Tutor Bio

Zach is a fourth year medical student at Florida State University College of Medicine pursuing a residency in otolaryngology. He has been committed in his medical studies, has honored every rotation, and was inducted into AOA for his volunteerism, professionalism, academics and leadership. Zach has a passion for medical education and has been a teaching assistant, a USMLE q-bank question author/editor, and a mentor throughout medical school.