About the Author

My experience as a teacher began as a senior in college when I worked for a company specializing in MCAT preparation. Following Step 1, I had gained insights that I wanted to share with others so I signed up to teach small groups of younger medical students preparing for Step 1. I went on to serve as a 1-on-1 USMLE tutor during my first year of residency. Overall, I have spent over 500 hours helping students prepare for MCAT and USMLE exams.

When I started working with younger medical students, I quickly realized that everyone has their own way of learning the content piece which makes up about 75-80% of your score on USMLE exams. However, I also realized there was an ideal way to approach questions that gave you the best chance to arrive at the correct answer. The right approach and test taking skills can be worth 20-25% of the exam score but they aren't being routinely taught in medical schools across the country. This book is meant to show you how to tackle these overlooked aspects of USMLE exams. This book will save you time and reduce anxiety by providing a roadmap to your goal score with strategies and techniques that anyone can implement. I believe these lessons and insights should be available to all students at an affordable price.

Whenever someone offered me advice for Step, my first instinct was to ask what their scores were. For transparency’s sake, my scores were 256 on Step 1, 263 on Step 2 and 240 on Step 3. The information presented in my book is a culmination of self-studying as well as my experience teaching over the years.

I graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2020. I completed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. I am currently doing a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Washington. My goal is to continue working closely with medical students and residents in my future career.