Basic Steps for Selecting a USMLE Step 2 CK Tutor

Posted by USMLEGLOBAL.COM on June 6th, 2017

The USMLE is one of the biggest giants any aspiring doctor will have to beat in order to achieve their practice goals. It is truly one of the toughest exams you will ever have to take, and attacking it unprepared will be the regret of your lifetime, especially since your Step 2 score plays a huge part in determining your residency placement. Different people may have different learning styles and processes and some may prefer to go at it alone, through a course, or with the help of an expert tutor.

While working alone has its merits like developing a strong sense of self-discipline and having full control of your study schedule, it is often hard to avoid distractions—and twice as hard to discipline yourself in committing to a study schedule. Procrastination is also a huge challenge to overcome, especially since you are only accountable to yourself. Another down side to working alone is not really knowing when you are actually ready for the exam.

Study courses usually just help you recap information you have learned during your last two years of med school, but in a faster pace. While this may work for some, you can’t really expect a different result if you just repeat the same thing, unless information is presented in a more digestible manner. This is where USMLE Step 2 CK tutoring comes to play. Tutoring, whether done online or in person, could be the missing piece in your preparation puzzle. By working with a tutor, you have access to all the good resources, all while getting the motivation and expert advice you need to groom you for test day. Tutoring, especially when done online, gives you the same freedom and flexibility to schedule your sessions when it is most convenient for you, as in working alone—only this time, you have accountability and someone to direct your ways as you gear up for the biggest exam of your life. What should you look for in a good USMLE Step 2 CK tutor? Here are important things to remember:

• Choose a tutor that offers options for group and/or one-on-one sessions.
• Find an expert who understands the importance of basic concepts and is keen on building a strong foundation built on fundamentals.
• Go with someone who offers high-yield notes and useful, easy to understand slides that explain concepts very clearly; and
• Find a tutor who regularly assesses your progress through practice tests, which can truly help you prepare for the real thing.

About the Author:
Dr. Divesh Wadhera is a doctor of Medicine from India who is offering Online Step 2 CK teaching in his institute USMLE GLOBAL He is a passionate teacher and initiates to help students excel in the licensing exam of USMLE Step 2.