Varsity Tutors can assist you in preparing for your upcoming test by connecting you with a Tucson USMLE tutor or by enrolling you in an online course. These options target graduate students and career professionals who want to work in the medical field. The tests cover subjects that you studied at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson or another school in the Tucson area. In order to do well on these exams, you need to study the material thoroughly, and you can start by seeking assistance from a private educator or by signing up for a Tucson USMLE prep course.
What are the subjects Tucson USMLE prep can help me study?
The USMLE, an acronym for the United States Medical Licensing Examination, is what potential medical professionals need to take to get a license. It's made up of three tests called Steps. Step 1 contains basic concepts that play a role in practicing medicine effectively. Step 2 is divided into two sections: Clinical Knowledge and Clinical Skills. Step 3 evaluates a pupil's acumen in medical knowledge and required sciences needed to perform well as a doctor or surgeon. (It's also a two-day-long test.) Before you can take Step 3, you have to take and pass Steps 1 and 2. Though you can take Step 1 and Step 2 in any order, some students choose to complete Step 1 near the end of their second year and Step 2 in their fourth year. Step 3 is commonly taken in the first or second year of postgraduate training. Most medical licensing authorities mandate that candidates complete all three exams within seven years, which begins upon you passing Step 1.
During a Tucson USMLE preparation session, you can review the exam's content and structure. Many exams have questions that contain hedge clauses like "all," "none," and "if." These words can tempt you to jump to conclusions about answers. Your instructor can lend you a hand with this by telling you that when it comes to "if" statements, the question can be correctly answered only by taking the qualifier into account.
What are the advantages of the different types of USMLE prep?
We can set you up with private tutoring or virtual courses. You don't have to limit yourself to one or the other. Some students feel that they benefit from both at the same time. Whatever option you choose, you'll be helped by someone who's fluent in USMLE preparation. Read about these options, and then select one that suits you best.
If you feel more comfortable in one-on-one atmospheres, then you may like working with a tutor. Studying with a personal instructor allows you to learn in ways that benefit you. For example, if the concepts behind the endocrine system confound you, an academic mentor can try to broaden your understanding of the subject by breaking it down into smaller pieces. These private sessions can also give you the opportunity to adopt excellent study skills. Maybe you find yourself easily distracted and you want to learn how you can better focus on your studies. An educator can attempt to improve your concentration skills. Personal sessions can take place online or in person. Online meetings with an instructor occur through our Live Learning Platform, which provides a virtual whiteboard and video chat to make lessons more engaging. If you prefer face-to-face sessions, both of you can meet at your private residence, your favorite coffee shop, or even at a park.
You may like to enroll in a Tucson USMLE prep class if you enjoy collaborative environments. You interact with other students and an instructor through the Live Learning Platform. You and your peers can work together to go over topics like social sciences and the cardiovascular system. If you want extra help in private, your teacher is willing to offer any needed assistance.
These options seem like they would really help me. How do I get started with Tucson USMLE prep?
Varsity Tutors can locate a tutor, enroll you in a course, or sign you up for both options. These programs offer online access and a flexible schedule. We try to do everything possible to accommodate your busy life by providing these conveniences. Therefore, you can concentrate on your studies without worrying about giving up your outside passions or obligations. To begin the signup process, reach out to our educational consultants by phone or through the contact form on our website. Don't delay! Reach for your goals with Tucson USMLE prep today.

Virginia: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I have been teaching the General Education Courses at Pima Medical Institute for the past 13 years. This includes teaching Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body. I am a retired Family Practice physician as well with a wealth of clinical scenarios that I use to add breadth to the teaching of the organ systems.
Education & Certification
- Hope College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- university of Illinoirs - Doctor of Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Anatomy & Physiology
- IB Biology
- Middle School Science
- +16 subjects

Sabrina: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...soon to be graduate from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. In July, I will start residency at Cleveland Clinic where I will be training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I graduated from Yale University where I received a B.A. with distinction in History of Science, Medicine and Public Health and completed all required pre-medical course work. I have a wealth of experience when it comes to tutoring as well as utilizing tutors myself. I...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Writing
- Biology
- ACT Math
- +32 subjects

Andrew : Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...straight A's throughout the semester or ace the regents, let's start the year off on the right foot. My teaching methods are excellent, and unlike most tutors, I bring fun and excitement to the subject, because we all know how boring the physical and biological sciences can be at times. Using various analogies and examples, I find that I capture my students attention and bring the best out of them. Most importantly, I look forward...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Geometry
- Math
- Science
- +45 subjects

Andrew: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...educational levels. For example, as a medical student, I was often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the healthcare team about patients, medical conditions, journal articles, etc. Teaching and informing these individuals, who all had differing levels of education, at the same time was tricky, but I found that I was able to tailor my teaching to the entire audience, so as to ensure...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
- New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 3
- +180 subjects

Sugi: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...Baylor College of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years. I am passionate about creating custom,...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- Math
- +59 subjects

Jarett: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...became blank with fear. Noting her anxiety, his assistant and I took her hands and reassured her that everything would be well. As the doctor treated the wound, removing the infected tissue and fluid, Elisa grimaced with pain and clung tightly to our hands. After her wound had been dressed, she was given an antibiotic and invited to rest her foot before returning home. Before we could move to prepare a place for her to...
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
- Midwestern University-Glendale - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- COMLEX
- +27 subjects

Ileana: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...Georges University School of Medicine. My Alma mater is Barry University from which I received a Bachelors of Science with a major in Biology. I first began tutoring when I was in college and have tutored a wide array of topics including AP Spanish, High School Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. My teaching style is a more inclusive approach so that my students are exposed to auditory, visual and tactile learning as appropriate for the subject....
Education & Certification
- Barry University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- St. Georges University School of Medicine - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Elementary School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +38 subjects

Justine: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...year medical student getting ready to enter general surgery residency at NYU Brooklyn. I know how difficult medical school is and what it takes to make the grades. After years of my own academic pursuits, I have developed a passion for helping others, both in and outside of the classroom. Studying medicine takes a different set of skills which I have developed, perfected and more than willing to teach others. With over 30 residency interviews...
Education & Certification
- Ursinus College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Master of Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- High School Biology
- College Biology
- MCAT
- +6 subjects

Stephen: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
Hello, my name is Stephen! I love to learn and make sense of the world around me. I bring this enthusiastic style to tutoring sessions, and my goal working with students is not only to help improve test scores, but to actually have fun making connections with the material.
Education & Certification
- Loras College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- +28 subjects

Paul: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. While at Temple I was Captain of the lacrosse team and graduated Summa Cum Laude before applying to medical school. I am currently a fourth-year medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. My academic interests span the gambit ranging from engineering concepts to medical innovation, in particular those with an orthopedic focus. I have an extensive history of tutoring students at the middle/high school, college, and graduate school...
Education & Certification
- Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
- Rutger's Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- Middle School
- Algebra
- +46 subjects

Vanessa: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...school and was hand selected by the pathology professor to become the teaching assistant at my medical school. As a teaching assistant, I was able to hold both full-class and one-on-one tutoring sessions. Pathology is notoriously the most difficult class in medical school, so I was honored to be selected as the tutor as the professor selects the two highest performing students in her class. I am looking forward to starting medical residency next year,...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Saint James School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- +64 subjects

Ambreen: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...nice to meet you. Let's work together to help you improve and if I don't know it I'll say it. Simple. I will do my best to help you. Of course, I am not perfect. I know that! It is just as important to know what you know as it is to know what you don't know. I'm passionate about teaching. Knowing you need help is the first step to get better AND you're there....
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- Clinical Psychiatry
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +18 subjects

Carlton: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
Hello, my name is Carlton. I am a first-year Emergency Medicine resident physician with several years of teaching and tutoring experience in various subject matters. I look forward to meeting you and helping you take the next step in your bright future.
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
- Drexel University - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- MCAT
- Biology
- Neuroscience
- +22 subjects

Aashish: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...MD degree. When I was in high school, I attended the Science Mathematics Computer Science Magnet Program at Poolesville High School and took advanced courses in science, mathematics, and computer science. I attended the University of Maryland, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. I have an extensive history of tutoring with students of all ages, ranging from elementary school students to graduate level students. When I was in middle and high...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- University of Toledo - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Pre-Calculus
- Thermodynamics
- AP US History
- +135 subjects

Manoj: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...ten years of medical practice and teaching experience working as an academic hospitalist in Kent hospital, Rhode Island, and serving as an assistant professor of Warren Alpert Medical school of Brown University, Rhode Island. Together with my wife, I have authored a 1000 paged book of medicine USMLE step2CK/3. Also, in my own USMLE exams 12 yrs ago, I achieved 99 percentile in all three steps. Just click on the link to book your first...
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 3
- +9 subjects

Ayesha : Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...students in teaching them cell biology, creating my own lesson plans, DNA lab techniques, grading lab reports, and holding office hours to tutor them individually on topics they needed help with. While science /health care field entrance exams, USMLE step 1, NMBE, clinical psychology/medical fields, and medical school basic sciences prep encompass my areas of expertise to tutor, I am also very passionate about and have experience with tutoring students from elementary school to high...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
- Ross University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- SAT
- K-11th Grade Standardized Tests
- +44 subjects

Fayez: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...College Of Pharmacy And Health Science with a BS In Health Science And Biology. Therefore, my passion and my focus is teaching Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Pharmacy, and Pathophysiology. Currently, I am teaching pre-med students, as well as LPN, RN, and MA Students. My teaching philosophy is the student is student center and all my efforts focus on helping the student regardless of his or her education level, background or age.
Education & Certification
- damascus university school of medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
- Massachusetts College of Health Science Studies - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
- Corinthian College of Allied Health - Certificate, Medical Assisting
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- Professional Certifications
- Social Sciences
- +19 subjects

Natalie: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...chose pediatrics because, in addition to medicine, I love to teach and feel that this field will allow me to practice both. After graduating from UNLV with a Bachelor of Biology, I attended Touro University Nevada and earned a Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences. During the program, I took first year medical school courses including anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, histology and embryology. After completion of my degree, I continued to tutor master students...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Touro University Nevada - Master of Science, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- Graduate Test Prep
- +33 subjects

Mahdika: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...which retaining information becomes effortless. Finding that gem is the key- and this is where having a tutor can really help you excel. Often students do not have as much difficulty understanding a topic, if only it is presented in a manner they personally can digest. I believe that we all have the potential to do great things, in our studies, our personal lives, and in the lives of others- we just have to take...
Education & Certification
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology & Biochemistry
- Touro University Nevada - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- College Geography
- High School Chemistry
- +187 subjects

Rajeev: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...with masters in medical physiology. I received my Bachelor of science in biomedical science. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in Columbus, OH; adults in Columbus looking to improve their English; and private clients in the Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati region of Ohio. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science, and test prep courses. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Medical Physiolgoy
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Middle School Math
- Algebra 2
- Arithmetic
- +69 subjects