USMLE Step 2 CK Tutoring

Scoring well on USMLE Step 2 CK bolsters your residency application, especially if your Step 1 score wasn't ideal. Even if you did do well on Step 1, a strong performance on Step 2 CK demonstrates consistency and clinical excellence.

USMLE Step 2 CK Overview

Step 2 is taken during the third or fourth year of medical school. It once had two parts -- Step 2 CK (Clinical Knowledge) and Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) -- but the Step 2 CS exam was permanently discontinued in 2021, so Step 2 now consists solely of the Step 2 CK exam.

How is Step 2 CK Administered?

Step 2 CK is graded on a competitive numerical scale. Step 2 CK is a one-day exam administered in one 9-hour testing session. The exam is divided into eight 60-minute blocks, with each block having a maximum of 40 questions. The total number of items on the overall exam will not exceed 318.

What Material Does Step 2 Cover?

In contrast to Step 1, Step 2 CK is a more clinically-oriented exam, and covers medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry. Step 2 CK tests your ability to apply medical knowledge, skills and understanding of clinical sciences to deliver patient care, health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis and management. Step 2 CK includes an increased number of questions that test systems-based practice, patient safety, legal/ethical issues and professionalism.

How Important is Step 2 of the USMLE?

Step 2 CK is graded on a numerical scale and has essentially become the new Step 1 in terms of competitive residency application metrics. Students now allocate more time to studying material that will be important for their residency because the Step 2 results specify correctness for particular subject matter topics rather than a general pass or fail exam result. Step 2 tutors help you reach your goals for scoring correctly in your intended medical field niches.

How is Step 2 Scored?

The minimum passing score for Step 2 CK is 214, and the national average is a 243, with a standard deviation of 16. Competitive specialties such as dermatology, neurosurgery and plastic surgery expect residency applicants to perform well on Step 2 CK. Since the USMLE Step 1 transitioned to pass/fail in 2022, your Step 2 CK score -- still a numerical score -- is even more important for your residency application.

Step 2 Tutoring

Why You Should Choose Medlearnity For Step 2 Tutoring

Personalized Learning

Our team of Step 2 tutors at Medlearnity will help you meet and exceed expectations for your USMLE Step 2 CK, Clinical Knowledge, during your third or fourth year of medical school. A Medlearnity USMLE Step 2 CK tutor will take a personalized approach to create sessions tailored to your learning goals and needs. All study sessions are emailed to you to maximize your learning and retention.

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Real Doctors

A physician-run company, Medlearnity has built a reputation as having a high-quality user experience and the industry's most talented USMLE tutors. Our tutors daily practice of medicine at the top hospitals in the U.S. gives us the expertise to help you excel in clinical knowledge and medical skills. Meet some of our world-class tutors and learn about their USMLE study experience before you get started.

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Proven Results

As we've helped over 500 aspiring doctors achieve success on high-stakes exams, we're sure that your medical exam performance will improve through our USMLE Step 2 CK tutoring services. Our team of physicians understands that a strong performance on the Step 2 CK is essential in helping you stand out as a candidate for prestigious residency programs, so we will work with you to achieve your goals exam score goals.

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Dr. Surabhi Menon has scored above the 99th Percentile on the USMLE Exams. Work with her to learn how you can improve your own performance! Surabhi has helped students prepare Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3 and the Family Medicine Board Exams.

What to Expect From Our Step 2 Tutors

At Medlearnity, Students Come First. We understand preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CK can be intimidating and deeply personal (to say the least). Therefore, we approach every student's test preparation with our utmost attention to detail to see how we can best assist you. Whether you are having challenges meeting your performance goals, or simply want to make sure you are on a path to success, our team is available to share our perspective and testing skills. We know you will feel the 'Students First' mentality at Medlearnity from the quality of your tutoring service and expertise of our team.

What to Expect

A Step 2 tutor who is an expert educator who has scored exceptionally well on the USMLE examinations (90+ percentile, ~250+)
We meet with you on an easy-to-access online platform that allows us to write on the screen like a whiteboard. All session recordings are emailed to you after the session in HD quality, so you can review them on 1.5x or 2x speed at your convenience. This helps to maximize your learning and retention for each tutoring experience.
Constant communication and scheduling via email and phone in-between sessions. We will make sure your daily study schedule is extremely efficient so that you can get the highest score possible on test day.
Test-taking advice and drills. During your USMLE Step 2 tutoring sessions, you will do intense drills with your tutor to make sure you have no weaknesses on test day and receive the score increase you're looking for. You and your tutor will work through high-yield content, test-taking advice, and study plans/strategies that are tailored to your particular situation.
Optimal study schedule creation and strategy. We utilize unique methods like spaced repetition and active recall to help you understand foundational material and memorize information. Study time is precious, and we want to make sure you are being optimal, and studying correctly and effectively to prepare for your testing session.

How to Get Started With USMLE Step 2 Tutoring

Start maximizing your success on the exam with a top-rated Step 2 tutoring service. Signing up for Medlearnity's tutoring program is easy and efficient. Book your one-hour discounted session to get started.

Sign up for our Step 2 tutoring service with these three steps:

Schedule your free tutoring trial: Shortly after you sign up for your one-hour discounted session, one of our experts will contact you via email or text so that we can align your learning style and preferences with the perfect Step 2 CK tutor for you. This personalized approach matches you with the most productive tutor for a successful outcome when you take your test.
Strategize your learning plans and goals: You'll receive an email with thorough instructions about how to reserve and join your first online tutoring session. You can email your desired goals and outcomes to your tutor before your first training session, and you'll review the content and discuss learning strategies and study plans together.
Choose a package based on personalized recommendations: We'll send you a recording of your study session and a personalized feedback report of what we suggest to optimize success when you take your Step 2 CK exam. Our recommendations can help you select the right tutoring package that'll work best for you.

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Benefits of 1-on-1 Online Tutoring

With live online tutoring for USMLE step 2, you can get support from our trusted tutors right from the comfort of your own desk. Unlike group tutoring, live 1-on-1 online tutoring with our experts gives you the chance to dive deeply into the material you're having trouble with and get every single one of your questions answered. In the event you don't know what you'd like to focus on, we can help you determine which areas you need assistance with and get you feeling confident for your exam and residency program.
Whether you're ahead of the game or falling behind, live online tutoring sessions give you the chance to work with experts who can accurately gauge your skill and help you master the knowledge you need for the USMLE. When you work with Medlearnity tutors, you can identify your weak subjects. Our comprehensive curriculum ensures you'll be completely ready for the exam and understand every subject, inside and out.
Medlearnity pairs you with a tutor who specializes in the areas you need help with. Your tutor will be ready with lesson plans, test-taking drills, and study schedules to keep you on track to receive a passing score.
Our team is made up of real doctors who have extensive experience in their field as well as impressive knowledge about how to get into the country's best medical schools. All of our expert tutors have personal experience with med school exams and have ample insights into test material and test-taking strategies.

USMLE Step 2 Tutoring Reviews From Real Students

Dr. Goel is an amazing tutor and he will bring out the very best in anyone with whom he works. His services will be a remarkable asset to any exam preparation plan and he has the experience and results that attest to this.

I am a US medical school graduate who has a very difficult time with standardized testing. So much so that initially, I did not pass the second part of the USMLE exam (STEP 2 CK.) I found out about Dr. Goel's tutoring through a friend who used him for her USMLE test preparation. During our initial meeting, I knew he was the perfect tutor for my needs. He was able to accurately assess my strengths and weakness based on our personal interaction rather than assume what I needed according to my previous score. This was essential to the services he rendered because he quickly determined that I had a wealth of knowledge suitable for this exam but my test-taking skills were the source of my issues.

Dr. Goel created a plan that accurately and efficiently addressed the weaknesses in my testing skills. His program included optimizing the use of Anki, which is an electronic note card program, a special strategy to approach the multiple choice questions on USMLE boards, and reviewing material from common board prep question banks. He also designed a pacing system to help me stay on track with timing for each question and he would select various topics for us to discuss the pathophysiology, diagnostic workup, and treatment in order to ensure comprehensive understanding of key medical presentations even beyond the board exam.

Overall, Dr. Goel's support and interest in my immediate and long term goals were exemplary. With his strategic and specific approach, I was able to pass STEP 2 CK with a score that increased by more than 30 points. The results speak for themselves! Dr. Goel is an amazing tutor and he will bring out the very best in anyone with whom he works. His services will be a remarkable asset to any exam preparation plan and he has the experience and results that attest to this. I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Goel and I enthusiastically recommend him as an integral component to your medical exam study plan!

M. P. USMLE Step 2 CK Student

I ended up passing CK with a score that I was really happy with and matched into residency.

I was having a lot of difficulties with USMLE Step 2 CK. I had reached a point where I had thought that I had peaked since my practice scores weren't improving after having already completed UWorld. They helped me with my approach to the questions and taught me methods to better retain what I was learning over longer periods of time. My tutor even helped me prioritize my learning and continued to work with me to create an adaptive study schedule that fit my lifestyle. It really improved my confidence with my knowledge which was reflected in the scores I was seeing. I ended up passing CK with a score that I was really happy with and matched into residency. I never hesitate to recommend their services to anyone I think might benefit. Reference Link.

Michael Yeung USMLE Step 2 CK Student

Thanks to his guidance, my CK score was 30 points higher than my Step 1 mark! I strongly recommend Medlearnity!

I worked with my tutor for my Step 2 CK for the past 4 months. Throughout the process, he completely changed my way of approaching questions! Even though there was an adjustment period, his techniques proved to be extremely helpful and useful. He was also extremely patient and understanding throughout the entire process. His explanations of medical concepts and problems were very clear and thorough. He was also motivating with his frequent check-ins, which ensured that I gave my maximum effort on a daily basis. Thanks to his guidance, my CK score was 30 points higher than my Step 1 mark! I strongly recommend Medlearnity! Reference Link.

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