"Most students plateau in the 220s (Step 2) or mid-60s (Step 1) because they are drowning in volume. They treat UWorld like a score-checker rather than a textbook, and they approach NBMEs with "UWorld brain"—overanalyzing every line while missing the diagnosis hidden in the first three.

I help students break the plateau by shifting from content grinding to dimensional reduction. We don't just review facts; we build "buckets" and "anchor points" so you can diagnose the question before you even reach the lab values.

My Methodology: The 3 Pillars of Success

1. The "Early Commitment" Framework

NBME questions are front-loaded. I teach you to identify the 7 universal patterns (Tox/Meds, Immunodeficiency, Endocrine Primary vs. Secondary, etc.) within the first two lines of a vignette. By training your brain to lock onto a framework early, we eliminate the "noise" and "vague" feeling of NBME stems.

2. Delta Matrix Analysis

We stop treating score drops like random noise. Using a custom Delta Matrix, we categorize every miss into one of three buckets:

Knowledge Gaps: Targeted, high-yield review.

Reasoning Errors: Fixing the "UWorld-overthink" or "logic-flip."

Pacing/Stamina: Building the mental endurance to keep Block 8 as sharp as Block 1.

3. Dimensionality Reduction (The "Tier 2" Mastery)

Topics like MEN syndromes, Acid-Base, and Electrolytes are "Tier 2" traps—they are doable but slow you down and drain your cognitive battery. I provide specific drills to turn these complex, layered questions into mechanical, 15-second "Tier 1" wins, conserving your brainpower for the truly difficult ethics and drug-ad questions.

Who I Work Best With:

The "Stuck" Student: You’ve done 2 passes of UWorld but your NBME hasn't budged in weeks.

The IMG with a Gap: You need a streamlined, efficient path to bridge the 10+ year gap since graduation.

The "Over-Studier": You’re doing 12 hours a day but feel "foggy" on test day. We will cut the fluff and tighten your review loops.

Expertise & Resources:

Step 1: Mastery of the "60-70 core patterns" that repeat endlessly.

Step 2 CK: Focus on Next Best Step (NBSM) logic and clinical intuition.

CCS Cases: Speed-based safety drills to turn Day 2 into a "brainless" reflex.

Study Materials: Integrated use of UWorld, CMS Forms, amboss, and NBME logic.

Ready to turn your NBMEs from chaotic to "boringly consistent"? Let's look at your last score report together and find the 2 or 3 buckets that are leaking points." less...