Our Remarkably Qualified Experts
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VJ Kumar, MD - Head Tutor
- Valedictorian of his medical class
- Scored 99th percentile on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK
- 25 years of 1-on-1 tutoring experience for high-stakes medical testing
- Has successfully tutored 860+ students, totaling 44,250+ hrs
- His students have a 100% Pass Rate on USMLE Step 1; 99.82% Pass Rate on USMLE Step 1 Re-Takes; an average score increase of 61 points on USMLE Step 2 CK; and a 100% Pass Rate on USMLE Step 3.
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Michael A. Jordan, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of North Dakota School of Medicine
- Scored 280 on USMLE Step 2 CK (both 99th percentile scores)
- Has completed over 900 hours of Step 1/2 tutoring
- Resident in Ophthalmology at University of Minnesota
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society inductee
- Has taught medical students in a variety of clinical settings: pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, neurology, surgery, ophthalmology.
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Amy Dursteler, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of Texas Medical School at Houston
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology from University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
- Has completed over 2200 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- Scored 272 USMLE Step 2 CK
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society inductee
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK Specialist Tutor
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Scott D. Tuttle, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of Pennsylvania
- Scored 272 on Step 2 CK, and 265 on Step 3
- Has completed over 3600 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- BS from Northwestern University in Biomedical Engineering, specialization in Biomedical Signals and Images
- Resident in Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Department of Dermatology, Rochester, Minnesota
- Full Medical School Scholarship – Walter and Anne Gamble Scholarshiop
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Eliot B, MD/PhD
Tutor
- PhD in Pharmacology from Weill Cornell Medical College School
- Has completed over 600 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- MD from Weill Cornell in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- BS from University of Illinois
- Scored 268 on Step 2 CK
- Past teaching experience includes Instructor for Science Honors Program at Columbia University
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Nina Blank, MD
Tutor
- MD from Weill Cornell Medical College
- Scored 266 on Step 2 CK
- BA from University of Pennsylvania, summa cum laude
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inductee
- Has completed over 500 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
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Phillip Tseng, MD
Tutor
- MD from Duke University School of Medicine
- Scored 265 on Step 2 CK, 38 on MCAT
- Has completed over 420 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- MBA – Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business with a 3.94 GPA
- Masters of Education – Arizona State with a perfect 4.0 GPA
- Background in extensive tutoring and mentoring for medical student
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Kyle Rismiller, MD
Tutor
- MD from Case Western Reserve Medical School
- Scored 268 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Perfect 4.0 GPA from University of Dayton
- Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident
- Extensive teaching experience, numerous publications
- Has completed over 400 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
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Brandon Peplinski, MD/MPH
Tutor
- MPH from Johns Hopkins
- Has completed over 350 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- MD from Loma Linda University
- Scored 263 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Significant prior teaching experience including at Kaplan
- Multiple published academic articles
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Mikel Cody Tihista, MD
Tutor
- MD from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Scored 267 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Orthopedic Surgery resident
- BS from Washington State University, magna cum laude
- Has completed over 350 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
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Luke Dingman, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of Minnesota
- BS from St. John’s MN, magna cum laude
- Scored 260 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Past President of Emergency Medical Technician Executive Board
- Passionate about teaching, with experience as a TA and as a museum educator
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Zachary Miller, MD/PhD
Tutor
- MD/PhD from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
- BS Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, summa cum laude
- Scored 267 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Multiple years of medical tutoring experience – focuses on case-based questions, teaching students how to think, rather than memorization
- Published academic author
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Louis Anzalone, MD
Tutor
- MD from Louisiana State University New Orleans
- B.S. from Louisiana State University, Biochemistry
- Scored 268 on Step 2 CK
- Matched into Anesthesiology Residency at University of Pennsylvania
- Enjoy tutoring high school, college, and medical students in variety of subjects
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Scott Cramer, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
- Scored 269 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Radiology resident
- BS and MS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University of California, Riverside
- 250+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience
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Georgette Hattier, MD
Tutor
- MD from at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Graduated with Honors
- Scored 270 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Alpha Omega Alpha inductee
- BA in Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
- Highly published
- 650+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience
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Mark E. Stephens, MD
Tutor
- MD from Texas Tech University HSC School of Medicine
- Scored 268 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- MBA from Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business
- BS, Neurobiology from University of Texas, Austin
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inductee
- 250+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience
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Shruti Shah, MD Candidate
Tutor
- MD candidate from NYU Grossman School of Medicine (ranked #2 nationally)
- Scored 270+ on Step 2 CK
- Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Minor in Medical Humanities from Rice University (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude)
- 7 years of research experience with dozens of presentations and multiple publications in renowned academic journals including Science
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Michael Ingargiola, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- 4th Year Resident Physcian at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Scored 268 on Step 2 CK
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society inductee
- 400+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience
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Rahul Gulati, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- Resident Physician at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Scored 266 on Step 2 CK
- Numerous publications and extensive teaching background
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Jacob Dockterman, MD/PhD
Tutor
- MD/Ph.D from Duke University School of Medicine
- Scored 273 on USMLE Step 1, 269 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Harvard College Class of 2013 – Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Long history as both a mentor and tutor
- Has completed over 800 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
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Vijay Vanchinathan, MD
Tutor
- PGY-4 Resident Physician, Dermatology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical Center
- MD, University of Rochester, NY
- BA in Human Biology from Stanford University
- Scored 266 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Four years of experience tutoring
- Multiple published academic articles
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Benny Wong, MD
Tutor
- MD from Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
- BS Biological Sciences Neurobiology from Cornell
- Scored 277 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- 10 years (1100 hours) of teaching and tutoring experience
- Specializes in High-Performance MCAT Tutoring
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Ozair Rizvi, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- BS Rutgers, 3.9 GPA
- Scored 255 on Step 2 CK
- Valedictorian, Woodbrige High School, NJ
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society nomination
- Multiple academic scholarships
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Jack C. Smith III, MD
Tutor
- Board-certified Cardiologist
- MD from Texas Tech University
- Specialist tutor for Step 2 CK and Step 3
- Eight years experience as an interventional cardiologist
- Extensive experience teaching both residents and medical students
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Cary S. Politzer, MD
Tutor
- MD from Duke University School of Medicine
- B.S. Neuroscience with Departmental Distinction, Duke University
- Scored 251 on USMLE Step 1
- 4 years of tutoring experience
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Rose Tillis, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
- Scored 252 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Plastic Surgery resident at Duke University
- BS in Biology from University of Florida, Summa Cum Laude
- Alpha Omega Alpha honor society member
- Experience in tutoring and mentoring pre-medical and medical students for both pre-clinical classes and board exams
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Alexander Suarez, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of Pennsylvania with a certificate in Healthcare, Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology
- Scored 260 on Step 2 CK
- Neurosurgery resident
- BS in Bioengineering from Rice University
- Extensive research in orthopedic surgery, quality improvement, patient safety, and healthcare innovation
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Clayton Conner, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Scored 263 on Step 2 CK
- Dermatology resident at Wright University
- MS in Physiology & Biophysics, University of Louisville School of Medicine
- BS in Biology from University of Kentucky
- Extensive teaching experience, numerous publications
- Has completed over 750 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
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Bryan Broderick, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Resident
- Scored 269 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Inductee
- 8 years of prior tutoring and teaching experience, including as a TA at Rutgers
- Volunteer at local NJ community organizations and free clinics
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Pranavi Vemuri, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- BS from The College of New Jersey
- Scored 260 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Passionate about Women’s Health issues, and founder of OB/GYN interest group at Rutgers
- Has completed over 550 hours in high-stakes professional medical tutoring
- PGY-3 Resident in OB/GYN at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
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Christopher Hennessy, MD
Tutor
- MD from Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine
- BS from SUNY Geneseo
- Scored 264 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Tutors MCAT as well (received a score of 40)
- Loves teaching and helping others – has extensive experience tutoring students at all levels
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Suraj Rambhia, MD
Tutor
- MD from Stony Brook University, School of Medicine
- Scored 267 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude with double major in Pharmacology and Biomedical Engineering
- Interventional Radiology Resident at Washington University
- Numerous publications, book chapters, posters, presentations and former Intel STS Semifinalist.
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Michael Ewing, MD
Tutor
- MD from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
- Scored 268 on Step 2 CK
- BS in Finance from University of Alabama, summa cum laude
- Vice President of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Entering Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
- Extensive teaching, mentoring, and publication history
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Joshua Ladner, MD
Tutor
- MD from Harvard Medical School
- BS from United States Military Academy, West Point
- Full academic scholarships at Harvard Medical School and United States Military Academy, West Point
- Scored 265 on Step 2 CK, and 522 on MCAT
- Extensive experience in high-stakes, professional medical tutoring (over 2 years)
- Numerous publications, scholarships, military awards, and honors
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Anjali Mitra, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- BS from New Jersey Institute of Technology, summa cum laude
- Scored 260 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Past teaching experience as a peer mentor, chemistry TA, and directed the Student Family Health Care Center at Rutgers NJMS
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Kamal Amer, MD
Tutor
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- BS Biology from Rutgers
- President of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Scored 260 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Extensive volunteer experience and 5 years of tutoring experience
- Published academic author
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Hannah Hwang, MD
Tutor
- MD from Weill Cornell Medical College
- Harvard/Mass Eye and Ear Ophthalmology Resident
- BS in Human Biology from University of California, San Diego, Cum Laude
- Scored 274 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society Inductee
- 500+ hours of extensive tutoring in biological sciences, medical exams and high stakes standardized exams
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Suraj Patel, MD
Tutor
- MD from Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
- Scored 267 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- BS in Psychobiology from University of California, Los Angeles
- Emergency Medicine Resident
- Extensive teaching experience, numerous publications
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Janice Hu, MD Candidate
Tutor
- Scored 272 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Harvard University, MSc in Global Health
- MD Candidate at Duke University School of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha honor society member
- Pursuing residency in Anesthesiology
- Numerous years (and over 800 hours) of teaching experience and volunteering in the healthcare arena internationally
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Nicholas Joseph Volpe, MD Candidate
Tutor
- MD Candidate at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
- Scored 271 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
- BA from University of Pennsylvania
- Extensive teaching experience
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Brenda French, MD
Tutor
- Internal Medicine Resident
- MD from Thomas Jefferson University
- Scored 264 on Step 2 CK
- Bachelors of Science in Biology, Biotechnology, Psychology, and Biomedical Engineering Sciences from Tufts University
- Clerkship honors in nearly all medical specialties
- Tutoring experience in extensive medical disciplines
- Multiple publications and research experience in the study of Surgical Pathology and Dermatology
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Ashwin Malhotra, MD
Tutor
- PGY-4 Resident Physician, Neurology at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
- MD from Stony Brook University, School of Medicine
- Scored 262 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- Matched Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center for 2020
- Bachelors in Biochemistry and English; as well as a background in Finance
- 8+ years of tutoring sciences and application preparation experience: strengths include Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Graduate School Applications
- 8 years of Basic Science and Clinical Research Experience
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Kyle Kennedy, MD Candidate
Tutor
- Bachelors of Science Biology and Business Minor from Sienna College
- Scored 276 on Step 2 CK
- MD candidate from American University of Antigua
- Tutoring experience in extensive medical disciplines
- Research experience and publication on traumatic brain injuries for the American Psychological Association
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Shawn Robinson, MD
Tutor
- Cardiothoracic Surgery fellow, University of Texas
- MD from Drexel University
- Scored 263 on Step 2 CK
- MS in Physiology from Georgetown University
- Numerous awards and publications
- 300+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience
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Sarah Parauda, MD
Tutor
- MD from Weill Cornell Medical College
- Scored 266 on USMLE Step 2 CK
- BA from Cornell University, summa cum laude
- Matched into Neurology residency at New York Presbyterian-Cornell
- Years of tutoring and teaching experience, interested in pursuing a career in medical education
- 450+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience
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Daniel Adran, MD
Tutor
- MD from Boston University
- Scored 267 on USMLE Step 1, 277 on Step 2 CK
- BS from University of California, Berkeley in Molecular and Environmental Biology
- 200+ hours in specialized USMLE tutoring
- 5+ years tutoring in Biochemistry and Physiology
- 700+ hours of High-Stakes Professional Medical Test Tutoring Experience