USMLE Step 1–3 • 1:1 Live Tutoring
Stop failing the NBME Logic. Fix your reasoning with MDSteps Tutoring.
In MDSteps 1:1 sessions, you bring your NBMEs, question blocks, and panic. Your tutor brings calm triage, live signal highlighting, and a concrete plan that fits the next 7–14 days, not a generic “perfect” schedule.
MDSteps Founder & Lead Educator
Meet your tutor, Michael.
Michael brings over two decades of experience in Education and Healthcare Management to every session. He doesn't teach the material, he teaches you how to think like the exam.
Michael has helped hundreds of students fine-tune their clinical reasoning and move their NBME scores upward when they hit a plateau. His specialty is the "NBME Autopsy", looking past the percentage to find the specific logic patterns that are holding you back.
Case Study: Breaking an IMG Score Plateau
A Female International Medical Graduate (IMG) reached out to Michael after a Step 1 Failure. Despite finishing 100% of UWorld, her scores were stuck in the low 50s.
Years of rote memorization had left her unable to navigate NBME "distractor" logic. She was matching keywords instead of diagnosing the underlying pathophysiology.
Michael replaced her "volume-heavy" schedule with Live Reasoning Autopsies. They focused exclusively on the last two sentences of vignettes to stop her second-guessing habit.
Within 6 weeks, her NBME scores climbed into the 70% range. She passed her second attempt with a stable clinical schema she now uses on rotations.
"Michael identified the logic gaps I didn't even know I had. He helped me trust the data in the vignette rather than my own panic."
Stop guessing. Start executing.
If you are stuck in the 60% range (or lower), doing more questions isn't the answer. Fixing your logic is. Here is how we dismantle your score plateau in a single 60-minute session.
• Rule: If X is present, Y is the anchor. Ignore the noise.
• Habit: Stop changing your answer in the last 10 seconds.
The 60-Minute Rescue Mission
Outcome: You leave with a written plan, a "stop-doing" list, and the confidence to open your next block.
Step 1 Student Success
What students say about Michael & MDSteps
"I was stuck in a plateau with NBME scores in the low 60s. Michael’s 'autopsy' of my blocks showed I was just matching keywords instead of understanding the pathophysiology logic. He coached me on how to read the vignette clues correctly, and my scores safely hit the 75% range before my test date."
"The 7-day micro-plans are what saved my Step 1 prep. I was drowning in generic schedules that felt impossible to finish. Michael gave me hard 'stop times' and focused my energy only on my highest-yield weak points. I went into the exam feeling calm because I knew I had a plan that actually fit my life."
"As an IMG, the 'Step 1 fail' felt like the end of the world. Michael broke down exactly why I failed the first time (it was a reasoning gap, not a knowledge gap). We did live drills on vignettes every week until my clinical judgment was bulletproof. I finally passed, and I owe it to his guidance."
Clear Answers
Everything you need to know before your first session.
No hidden menus, no generic advice. Here is how Michael helps you cross the Step 1 finish line.
I’m only 2 weeks out. Is it too late?
No. These are our most common sessions. When you are close to test day, we stop "studying" and start triaging Michael identifies the 2–3 high-yield logic gaps costing you the most points and builds a high-intensity 7-day micro-plan to stabilize your scores.
I know the content, but my scores are stuck. Why?
This is the "Step 1 Plateau." You likely have a reasoning gap, not a knowledge gap. You are matching keywords rather than understanding the pathophysiological "anchor" the NBME is testing. Michael watches you solve questions live to find the exact moment your logic drifts.
I’m an IMG and I’ve already failed once.
Michael has specialized in IMG recovery for years. The hurdle is often translating international medical training into the specific "language" of the NBME. We rebuild your clinical schema so it aligns perfectly with Step 1 expectations.
How fast will I see an improvement?
Many students see a 3–5% jump in their next NBME after just one autopsy because they stop making the same "misread" errors. Most students find that 3–5 sessions are enough to completely overhaul their reasoning and secure a safe passing range.
What if I need to reschedule?
Reschedule or cancel directly from your dashboard up to 24 hours in advance. No long-term contracts, no hidden fees—just $49 per hour of expert guidance from Michael.
Why Michael vs. a random tutor?
Most tutors are high-scorers who tell you what they did. Michael is an Educator with 20+ years of experience who analyzes what you are doing. He reads your NBMEs to find the points you are bleeding, then gives you the logic to stop it.
Ready to move the needle?
Join Michael for a 1:1 session and leave with a concrete plan.
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