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
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Neuroscience
- +16 subjects
Sabrina: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...course work. I have a wealth of experience when it comes to tutoring as well as utilizing tutors myself. I spent two years teaching both private and class-room based instruction for the MCAT through Examkrackers and Varsity Tutors. Recently, I have private tutored students in USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. I scored in the 88th percentile on Step 1 and 99th percentile for Step 2. One of my favorite tutoring moments is when one...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Reading
- High School Biology
- Math
- +32 subjects
Sugi: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...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, individualized teaching plans for each student. Feel free to reach out for any math, science, or admissions-related help!
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- Middle School Reading
- +59 subjects
Andrew : Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...then obtained my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I'm able to tutor physics, math, chemistry, and biology from grades 7-12 and the collegiate level. For those looking to get 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...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- GRE Subject Test in Chemistry
- Biology
- College Chemistry
- +45 subjects
George: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I attended the University of California, Merced, where I received Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. I have experience tutoring students from the elementary school level to young adults in high school. The subjects areas I have tutored range from Organic Chemistry and Cellular Biology to English and Mathematics. My goal in tutoring students is to specialize a learning method which not only aides the student in learning the subject material but also that provides...
Education & Certification
- University of California, Merced - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Biology
- Professional Certifications
- Chemistry
- +19 subjects
Pavel: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
As a professional in the medical-biological sector, I spend years of progressive research in academical and industrial environment I have extensive experience and solid knowledge of modern medicine and biology I passed with high scores all three step of USMLE Outside of my practical work, I am also a published author and have secured multiple important patents I passed successfully with high scores all three steps of USMLE I am fluent in English, Russian and Hebrew
Education & Certification
- Saratov Medical University Russia - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Saratov Medical School Russia - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- High School Biology
- Graduate Level Biology
- Pharmacology
- +21 subjects
Collin: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...Hospital in Kansas City in conjunction with the University of Missouri- Kansas City. I graduated with a bachelor of science in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, and I have minors in Biomedical Engineering and Spanish. Ever since I can remember, I have had a passion for learning and teaching others. I always try to make the learning process enjoyable for my students, and I always try to help my students learn...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- USMLE Step 1
- Professional Certifications
- +55 subjects
Ogechukwu: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I am a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine. I completed my undergraduate studies at Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. I tutor a variety of topics but I am more passionate about science and medical topics. I enjoy mentoring, tutoring, and teaching because I believe in helping others to succeed. In addition, I believe in understanding how each person learns and using that to optimize their learning...
Education & Certification
- Morgan State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Boston University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 3
- +31 subjects
Deepa: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...B.A. degree in Biology as well as Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). I tutor a wide range of subjects including the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2. I was born in Los Angeles and grew up in South Jersey, and a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. I enjoy tennis, football, cooking, and a huge movie buff. My favorite subjects are Neurology, Psychology, and Psychiatry. I like to approach challenging concepts by using diagrams, charts, and visual pictures...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- International American University College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CS
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- +22 subjects
Connie: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...works and is so applicable to the world around us. Not everyone loves science, but I have found that once a student gains the skills and confidence they need, science becomes a fascinating subject that stimulates their curiosity and excitement. Most of the students I tutor come to me for help with science or math; however, I have also helped students with standardized test prep and general study and time management skills. As a medical...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ACT English
- SAT Mathematics
- English
- +20 subjects
Zaina: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I am a current student at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia studying Biology and Nutrition Science. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for kindergarten and 5th grade students in reading and math. I enjoy traveling, working out, and cooking!
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Languages
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biostatistics
- +27 subjects
Mikhail: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I consider myself one of the lucky few who found his calling as an educator. After many years of academia, including University and Medical School I've come to love and feel fulfilled helping others. I love to teach and help people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in...
Education & Certification
- Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- SAT Math
- +79 subjects
Emma: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...clinical and academic research at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and one year as an Emergency Medicine Scribe. I am currently a 4th year medical student applying and interviewing for residency. I am passionate about medicine and completely understand the difficulty students may face when preparing for the USMLE and COMLEX exams. Having been through the process myself, I am excited to share the tips and tricks that I learned with future...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Spanish
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- COMLEX
- +21 subjects
Priscilla: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...teacher's assistant and a lead. I have vast experience not only in nursing, but in medicine. I decided on medicine to get a deeper understand of why we do what we do as nurses. So I am excited to share my knowledge of why things occur to give a deeper understand of concepts and how our body works as a whole. I also decided to tutor math as well because I've always had a passion...
Education & Certification
- Texas Womans University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
- American University of antigua - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NCLEX
- Algebra 2
- Other
- +19 subjects
Emily: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...each student's learning style and the key challenges they face in the given subject area. Then, I apply this knowledge to personalize their coursework accordingly, so that we can work together to develop strategies to make such complex concepts understandable, which they can subsequently use to succeed independently in the classroom and achieve their long-term academic aims. In my free time outside the clinic and the laboratory, I enjoy cooking and baking (especially anything chocolate!),...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Evolutionary Biology
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Genetics
- AP World History
- College Biology
- +67 subjects
Vanessa: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...looking forward to starting medical residency next year, because as a physician, I will always be a lifelong learner and teacher. Science is my favorite subject to learn and tutor because there is a lot of reasoning involved. People often think that science is solely memorization however this is a misconception. Science is highly organized, and works in systems. Once one understands a specific system or concept that is being studied, it makes the rest...
Education & Certification
- Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
- Saint James School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- PANCE - Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination
- USMLE Step 1
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- +64 subjects
Ashley : Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I am a pediatric subspecialist that treats children with rare diseases. I am triple boarded in Pediatrics, Medical Genetics, and Clinical Biochemistry. I am currently not practicing due to health issues. This means my schedule is very flexible and I can be accommodating. I have always enjoyed children and teaching. I taught medical biochemistry to professional adults and I have a lot of experience explaining health issues to children. I believe learning should be as...
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- University of Utah - Doctor of Medicine, Medical Genetics
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 3
- +13 subjects
Ramachandra: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
Hi there! I'm currently a hematology/oncology fellow interested in graduate medical education. I excelled on my clerkship exams and Step 2CK. In addition, I have created a robust internal Medicine review course and a hematology review course. I have mentored many students as well and look forward to educating the next generation.
Education & Certification
- Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- USMLE Step 3
- +2 subjects
Michael: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
I am currently a fourth-year medical school at Harvard Medical School and will be applying into Internal Medicine for residency. I studied at Brown University for my undergraduate degree, majoring in Neuroscience. My clinical and research interests are focused on the field of Rheumatology, and I have a strong interest in medical education. I will be looking forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Harvard Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Other
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Biochemistry
- +6 subjects
Rajeev: Tucson USMLE test prep instructor
...am most passionate about Science, and test prep courses. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Medical Physiolgoy
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Microbiology
- Biology
- Pre-Algebra
- +71 subjects