Reviews

I had the privilege of working with Anthony R over the past three years while preparing for both the ABSITE and the General Surgery Oral Boards, and I can confidently say he is an exceptional tutor. Anthony’s depth of medical knowledge is truly remarkable—he has an ability to break down even the most complex surgical concepts into clear, understandable ideas. Beyond just content mastery, he taught me how to think critically, approach questions strategically, and develop strong test-taking skills that made a real difference in my performance. What sets Anthony apart is not just his expertise, but his teaching style. He is incredibly supportive, patient, and approachable. He creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and engaging deeply with the material. He was always accessible and responsive, consistently taking the time to answer my emails and clarify topics whenever I needed help. His feedback is another standout quality—always thoughtful, constructive, and delivered with empathy. He pushes you to improve without ever being harsh, which made the learning process both effective and encouraging. I highly recommend Anthony to anyone preparing for the ABSITE, oral boards, or looking to strengthen their surgical knowledge and clinical reasoning. Working with him has been an invaluable part of my training.

I worked with Anthony for both written and oral boards. He was knowledgeable, patient, and helped me prepare appropriately for both exams. He was always flexible with tutoring timings and never rushed me during sessions even if I had extra questions. Would highly recommend Medlearnity and working with Anthony!

This is a few years late and VERY overdue review but this program is excellent. I felt very at ease during review sessions. Anthony helped me look at the information from the question-writer's perspective. Helped me glean most important facts from the stems and this really allowed me to relax during the exam and I. passed my General Surgery written boards!

Anthony from Medlearnity was instrumental in helping me pass my psychiatry boards. His structured approach, deep knowledge of the material, and ability to tailor sessions to my specific needs made all the difference. I highly recommend him to anyone preparing for their boards — his expertise and dedication are exceptional.

Great resource to get ready for fam medicine boards. Anthony was very helpful with test taking strategies

Great tutors. They do an outstanding job breaking down the different topics and explain how to approach the questions. There was a significant improvement in the exam results. I highly recommend their service. I plan on using them for the board exams in the future.

Anthony is an amazing tutor. He explains things in a way that anyone can understand and has many tricks to remember the small details. I have never been a strong test taker, but with this tutoring, I nearly doubled my percentile on absite. Went on to pass written and oral boards with his help! Highly recommend!

Anthony helped me pass ABIM. Highly recommend

Anthony from Medlearnity greatly helped me prepare for the ABSITE and surgical boards. The questions from Medlearnity are more challenging, and he guides you on how to analyze them correctly. Anthony customizes the sessions to meet your specific needs. I made significant progress in 20 sessions and passed the QE exam. The schedule is also very flexible.

Keith Cordner is an incredible tutor. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he has a wonderful personality. Keith worked with me for Level 1, and I passed!! I had previous failure with Level 1 and was extremely discouraged when I began meeting with him. But, he taught me HOW to actually take this test, which is a huge part of the battle. He helped me build the confidence and knowledge necessary to pass the exam. He has the best explanations and is always willing to walk you through questions or topics step by step. He approaches tutoring with no judgement and you can tell he really just wants to make you a better doctor someday. His commitment to medical education is palpable in his sessions, and I always felt he genuinely wanted me to succeed. He doesn’t claim to know everything or be some kind of boards whisperer, but he knows what it takes to pass these exams. He encouraged me to work hard, helped me determine the best resources for my learning, and reworked my study plan if I felt things were not working. And, honestly, he made tutoring FUN. I found myself looking forward to tutoring and studying because of his approach to medical learning. He has a fantastic sense of humor and energy, and he shows that in his sessions. I look forward to working with him again in the future. I truly do not have words for how grateful I am for Keith and Medlearnity. It’s because of Keith I now feel I am truly capable of succeeding on future exams and as a doctor.

Had Keith as my tutor for STEP 1/COMLEX 1 and ended up passing both! He was able to explain concepts in a way I could easily understand and made sure I could apply the underlying concepts in practice questions we did. He is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend him if you need a patient and intelligent tutor!

Outstanding Tutor – Helped Me Pass Level 3 and Match! I am incredibly grateful for Anthony at Medlearnity. After struggling through multiple attempts at my previous exams, I was thrilled to pass my COMLEX Level 3 on my first try—and I truly couldn’t have done it without him. Thanks to his expert guidance, I was able to strengthen my weaknesses, refine my approach to questions, and focus on what truly mattered. What sets Anthony apart is not just his deep knowledge and strategic teaching, but also his unwavering support and flexibility. He always accommodated my schedule and tailored each session to my needs. More than that, he played a crucial role in helping me manage my exam anxiety, keeping me motivated and confident throughout the process. His calm and encouraging presence made all the difference. Because of Anthony’s dedication and support, I not only passed Level 3 but also successfully matched into residency! He made a profound impact on my journey, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of an exceptional tutor. Thank you, Anthony, for believing in me and helping me achieve this milestone!

Viemma was an amazing tutor and I credit her with passing my Step 1 after a miserable first attempt! It was thanks to her encouragement, her question reviews, and her breakdowns of complicated subjects (calling out cardio and nephrology here) that made me get over my anxiety hump and actually learn. It was also nice to have someone keep me on track and make sure I wasn't getting bogged down in the details. Highly recommend this to everyone who struggles with test anxiety and I definitely plan to use Medlearnity on my Step 2!

I have extreme test anxiety and am a horrible test taker and was distraught on what to do for my ABIM. I was able to find out info about Dr. Anthony and took his classes for a year up until the week of my test and I passed with flying colors. I can’t express how grateful I am to him. He went above and beyond in terms of teaching me. Going over topics, test taking strategies and following up with me via email for questions etc. 100% recommend him. Thanks again Dr. Anthony.

I got the opportunity to work with Dani, she quickly was able to understand my needs, strengths and topics to improve. She explained topics well and sessions were always productive. I owe much of my success to how she was able to guide me. I recommend her highly and Medlearnity was quick and responsive if any problem happened. For sure ill be using them for my STEP 3 as well.

Very happy with the results. Ken was great. He us knowledgeable, smart, patient and interested in teaching.

Had Keith as my tutor for Step1/Level1 and he was absolutely amazing. He took the time to understand my strengths & weaknesses and really invested in my success, and I actually really enjoyed our tutoring sessions. What I most appreciated was how personal he was and how he was able to tutor me in a way that complemented my learning style. I would recommend Keith to all of my closest friends because he made all the difference for me during my studies.

I finished 2 years of medical school as an average or an above average student, but I couldn't quite figure it out to do well on my COMSAE and was stuck at a 408.  Thankfully I got in touch with Keith who put me on the path to success for me. He didn't claim to have any magical solutions and did not present himself as a guru like other tutors I had met. He told me I would have to put in the time and hard work and that's exactly what happened. Instead of wasting my time with low yield study methods that saw me stagnating I saw increased slow growth. My UWORLD scores slowly got better and after a month my comsae went up to a 442. After a bit more practice and effort and guidance from Keith I got my comsae 110B score up to a 581 and was above average on the COMLEX Level 1. Keith's guidance wasn't "my way or the highway", rather he was very attuned to my strengths and weaknesses and helped craft a method that would work for me specifically. However he wasn't a pushover either, if he saw something was wrong he would clearly say it and tell me how to fix it. This meant that after even a few sessions I myself knew what needed to be worked on and when it came to specific concepts that were tripping me, there Keith did an awesome job of finding where my lapse of understanding was and helped me understand it. I can do it and was able to do it all along but with Keith helping me out I did it the right an efficient way. I am definitely going to use Keith's assistance going onto to third year and above.

I was so pleased with the tutoring I received from Medlearnity! Ken was an awesome teacher and I really enjoyed the sessions! Cannot recommend them highly enough!

Keon was an excellent Step 2 tutor, providing clear explanations and personalized strategies that significantly improved my understanding and performance. His patient and encouraging approach made complex topics manageable and boosted my confidence in the material.

As a neurology resident PGY-3 I felt really lost as to how I would be able to study for COMLEX 3. After trying to use qbanks and do solo study I knew my performance was not enough and needed guidance but was unsure how to get it. I felt like I forgot everything non-neurology from medical school and trying to cram for this test is not possible. I did some online research and although I was pretty skeptical, I tried a few online learning platforms and booked a session with medlearnity. The first session was free (which is unusual compared to other companies) but the first session with Anthony seemed to almost be too good to be true, so I kept looking and kept my options open and tried a few other companies besides Medlearnity but later realized the other companies did not really have such a straightforward approach. Anthony uses real-world clinical stories to make you recall the concepts that are highly tested. While he is an MD he knew the concepts for DO tests too and focused on the high-yield info the COMLEX loves to throw at you. In my experience he also has the talent of explaining things such that you understand the concepts which in contrast to other tutors I trialed who left me more confused,MedLearnity's a solid choice, but if you want a tutor who turns confusion into comprehension, I recommend Anthony!

Exhausted and burnt out from a busy PGY1 residency schedule and 7 years post taking step 1 I knew I needed the help. I had just failed step 3 and was told I needed to pass it before being promoted to PGY2. That was when I turned to med learnity and found Anthony. Anthony taught me the best way to organize my studying around my busy schedule , how to tackle questions efficiently, and we even went over high yield basic science topics that I had long forgotten about. By the end of our sessions together I was confident I could pass. When I got my step score I was overwhelmed to find out that I had not just passed but passed with flying colors! I cannot thank Anthony enough- I could not have done this journey without him. I highly recommend him as a tutor !

Medlearnity tutoring was truly a lifesaver (especially Keith). I was very overwhelmed during dedicated period for STEP1, but he made it so much better. He helped me make a reasonable plan to review content, and his guidance on test-taking skills was phenomenal. I learned how to properly identify the diagnosis of each vignette and analyze my mistakes/weak spots with his guidance. He is also unbelievably kind and provided great support throughout my dedicated period. I would highly recommend him and Medlearnity tutoring, especially if you are struggling and don't know where to start!

I used medlearnity for preparation for my Comlex level 2, and met frequently with Keith Cordner. He was excellent, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable. We worked on questions together- and helped me be aware of hidden patterns on the exams and improving my test taking skills. He was able to ask me verbal questions contingent from the content on the question banks to help expand my knowledge and made the sessions truly worth it. Highly recommend!!

I started working with the Medlearnity team during my Step 3 preparation all the way into my residency applications. Radhika was my tutor and advisor. I cannot express in words, how amazing she is!! She took the time and effort to understand how I am as a person/ how I worked, to come up with personalized strategies that not only helped me with my step 3 prep but also excel in my residency applications. Radhika and the Medlearnity team are just incredible!!! I have immense gratitude for them and would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a push during the exam/application process! I would easily give them a rating of 11/10!! (I think this rating speaks for itself)

Anthony is an extraordinary teacher. Very dedicated to his students, flexible with hours, and works hard to help students succeed. 10/10 rating

I used Medlearnity under the tutorship of Keith Cordner to prepare for my USMLE Step 2. I worked with the program for a total of 6 weeks of dedicated studying. I think Medlearnity's structure, scheduling, and accessibility as a student is excellent. I used the shared Google Sheets in order to organize each day of my studying and would always get Keith's feedback on how I was building my schedule and if something needed to be changed based on performance. Working with one-on-one tutoring sessions for my boards has been an extremely successful approach for Step preparation that I needed. In the past I had worked with another board prep company, but despite doing all the work using their methods, it simply would not pay off for a successful score. I constantly felt I was wasting my money with them. With Keith, we met twice per week and covered the system I was focusing on at that time plus any other topic I felt I needed to work on based my practice Questions. At first, I remember the sessions being heavily guided by Keith, but by the end of my studying, I could see how my reasoning and approach to these questions had morphed into the approach taught by Keith. Working with Keith was extra helpful because as a resident, he would complete the reasoning behind certain questions from a hospital/clinical perspective. This allowed me to understand material better in a medical context and remember it not simply for the exam but also for my preparation for residency. Ultimately, as someone who has struggled with standardized testing, Medlearnity helped me develop confidence and techniques that I will continue using throughout my career for my next boards and when in residency. In my experience, it was definitely worth the investment!

I reached out to this company after I had my first child. At the time I was dealing with a lot of test anxiety and increased pressure. My experience with the tutors and other support staff was nothing short of amazing. Every single person i interacted with was invested in my success and they all helped me navigate multiple difficult in-school exams as well as my Step exam. This is an amazing company and I felt very well taken care of. Alexandra is incredible to work with! Because of her I was able to pass multiple exams. I am so thankful for her knowledge, patience and support. She took the time needed to ensure I understood and was comfortable with concepts and test-taking strategies. I would definitely recommend Alexandra to anyone I know.

Anthony was my tutor for IM Boards and I felt like he really helped me with comprehension, test taking skills, and confidence. He also helped me stay on track when I was studying. Definitely a great experience and would recommend to anyone who needs a more tailored study plan and/or help.

Sylvia was a life saver for the statistics portion of COMLEX2. I only did 8 hours with her, but it felt like longer because I learned so much. We did UWorld questions together (since COMBANK has ~14 statistics questions) and talked through explanations and reasoning, and that was all I needed! She also helped me find sources for specific, but very high yield topics like infant feeding/nutrition timelines, etc. Thank you infinitely, Sylvia!! I used my last 2 hours on an OMM high yield review with a different tutor, and sadly, I very much do not recommend this action through MedLearnity. I was given years worth of OMM Powerpoints from another DO school, which I could not trust any more than my own institution's inaccurate OMM teachings. Recruit another of the top 5 COMLEX tutor recommendations on Google for the OMM part instead (I did and they were concise and half my OMM questions were on their high yield material guide!).

Anmol Singh

4 September 2023

Keith helped me immensely for my MS3 clerkship shelf exams. I struggle with NBME specifically because english is not my first language and Keith made sure to teach me how to breakdown question stems and be able to get to the correct answer. I also changed my study habits taking his advice and scored my highest score so far on the ObGyn shelf which is supposed to be a hard shelf.

Erin Davis

30 August 2023

I had a great experience with my tutor Keith. He was able to explain the topics in a straightforward and easily memorable way. We worked through questions to strategize and figure out my weak spots. I was able to score higher on Level 2 than I would have been able to on my own. Highly recommend Medlearnity tutors!

Morgan Jones

8 August 2023

I did horribly on ABSITE every year and chalked it up to those questions not being super clinically oriented. But to increase my odds of doing well on gen surg QE, I googled “general surgery boards tutor” and MedLearnity came up. I gave it a shot with the sample session, and was immediately blown away with how knowledgeable and patient and helpful Anthony was. He has real world surgical experience, and more importantly he understands how board examiners are likely to ask questions. He makes sure you understand why you answer things right or wrong, and if you get something right he will ask you other ways that question could be asked. Having a schedule was also really helpful, and he provides a week by week schedule that you can take or leave. In addition he has these incredible study guides that compile lots and lots of factoids into digestible tables & lists. I easily got 5-10 questions just off one of his study guides. Overall, I trusted Anthony and he really made all the difference in terms of my passing QE. He is patient, knowledgeable, personable, and really invested in your success. I will absolutely be signing up to work with him for CE.

An amazing company with great tutors. They helped me so much through my exams and residency. Extremely knowledgeable and made the material easy to learn!

J. C.

20 March 2023

Anthony tutored me for Step 3 when I had been out of medical school for 3 years and of the clinical setting as well. It was important to me that someone teaching me would be supportive and encouraging about the wrong answers and reasonings I would make during this process and Anthony was exactly that. Because of my traveling schedule, Anthony had to be extremely flexible with our tutoring schedule, and he was always genuinely caring about whether I could make the time as well. I've only worked with Anthony on Step 3, but it is apparent to me that he teaches other topics in medicine as well. He is a great tutor and one I'd highly recommend to anyone.

I had an excellent experience with Medlearnity when applying to residency. They were always very nice, professional, and flexible. My advisor Kush helped me with every step of the journey whether it be with my application, interview preparation, or with my rank order list. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Siddharth J.

Sarah Rodriguez

21 December 2022

Andjela at Medlearnity was a great tutor. She budgeted time well by clarifying with me how we were going to run the session and then jam packing each question with high yield tips, and providing ideas on how to cement rote memorization things like vaccines and USPSTF guidelines. I passed my FMed shelf exam, exceeding the minimum score by 15 points with her help. Will continue to use her as a resource in the future in prepping for tests.

I worked with Victoria for OBGYN shelf and really enjoyed my time with her. Through her sessions, I really became comfortable with the OBGYN shelf material. Shelf exams are extremely difficult, but Victoria not only ensures you have the content knowledge down, but she also makes sure you know how to approach questions properly. She also helped with recommendations of study tools as well that helped me prepare for exam. My score on the shelf was much higher and I believe that has to do with the tutoring I received from Victoria.

Patrick Jones

13 October 2022

I had a great experience. Anthony was very knowledgeable and more than willing to go out of his way to help me succeed on ABIM. At the end of my tutoring I felt prepared going into my exam. Would definitely recommend Anthony and Medlearnity to anyone!

Had a great experience with Medlearnity getting ready for third year Shelfs and for applications! :) having someone on your side through the stressful process is priceless!!

MedLearnity is the absolute best resource when it comes to residency consulting. I was able to get into a residency program after several cycles of not matching. I cannot say enough good things about them and Radhika specifically. With her help, I was able to write a compelling personal statement, craft the perfect CV, and polish my application so that each would highlight my strengths and illustrate why I would be an asset to any program. Radhika helped me develop the best strategy for applying to programs based on my competitiveness. She also helped me to practice for my interviews, including brainstorming answers to many of the common (and not so common) questions I would encounter during the interview cycle. She conducted mock interviews with me and gave me honest feedback on how I did afterward. She also advised me on communicating effectively what I have to offer as a candidate and why I would be a great fit for each program. Residency is very competitive, and it's getting worse every year, unfortunately. We have more medical school slots than ever due to healthcare expansion from the ACA. However, we have not increased the number of residency slots to a requisite level due to a continued cap on federal funding of GME programs through Medicare (despite a looming doctor shortage of up to 125,000 over the next ten years). As medical students, we're often racked with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, wondering if we're good enough. Often, we need help to draw out all the positive traits within us to convey them to a program and show what makes us a great candidate. This is how MedLearnity helps. What I also like about it is that it's all-encompassing (mock interviews, application assistance, personal statement assistance, including brainstorming, editing, and revision, as well as general advice and strategy for applying to programs, letters of intent, advice on matching, etc.). The assistance is personalized to whatever your needs are, and they are always there to support you throughout the process (from the beginning of admission season till match day). They will answer any questions you have along the way, at any time, via email and respond promptly with no additional cost. With their help, I was able to get into my dream program. This was the best investment I could have made. If you're interested, I would suggest you reach out to them. They even offer a free trial session, which is informative in and of itself. During the session, they can give you an honest assessment of your competitiveness (including step scores, etc.) and develop an individualized residency plan that you can utilize should you decide to move forward. I didn't have the opportunity to use their Step exam tutoring services. I wasn't aware of MedLearnity before taking them, but if I was, I definitely would have utilized them as well.

I passed my general surgery oral board exam in one try with Anthony’s help at Medlearnity! I am so excited and so relieved to have passed and be DONE. I went into my exam knowing I’ve gone through every testable subject inside and out multiple times and knowing that I was well trained with the oral examination format. Anthony was my secret weapon. Before reaching out to Medlearnity, I looked at some oral board prep books and video prep, and I felt really overwhelmed. To add, I was also newly graduated, moved twice, transitioning from doing locums to a perm position, undergoing significant life changes, working long hours, and being chronically sleep deprived…all the good stuff is new attendings go through..so the pathway to taking the boards seemed very intimidating to me at the time. Working with Anthony helped me prepare in an effective and efficient way. I cannot thank him enough for helping me feel confident on test day and that confidence has transcended into my surgical practice. Thanks to him for everything. I highly recommend.

I used Medlearnity and Anthony to prepare for my ABSITE and it made a massive difference. The guidance on what to focus on, tutor session personalized to my weakness, and the study aids that were provided me allowed me to increase from 20% percentile to 70%. It made a massive difference in my future. I will definitely use them again.

5 Stars! MedLearnity is an outstanding tutoring service that improved my step 1 score by 50 points! They are professional, intelligent, and most of all excited to help you on your journey. I worked with the MedLearnity tutors twice a week and they communicate high yield content effectively and efficiently. They invested time answering my questions on pathophysiology and provided great rationale. Before MedLearnity I was in the bottom 30% of my class, after buying in and investing time my scores course scores improved to near the top 30%. I attribute this med school turn around to the MedLearnity Team!

I don't have enough good things to say about the Medlearnity team. Their one-on-one coaching enabled me to not only pass my board exams, but to excel at them. Each tutor I worked with listened to my specific needs and concerns to curate a study plan for me based on my specific learning style and strengths. Each tutor was kind and patient and explained things concisely and effectively. Akshay himself is an excellent educator and compassionate soul. He repeatedly takes time out of his day to answer phone calls, emails, and texts from worried students; he listens and offers comforting reassurance along with guidance. My time spent with the Medlearnity team was invaluable. I recommend them to anyone I know going through this exam process!

Allyson Williams

31 March 2021

I used Medlearnity for my USMLE Step 1 exam and I had a great experience. The tutors were super helpful and were always very flexible and patient. Smrithi and Viemma in particular were amazing! I would recommend Medlearnity to anyone who is in need of extra help when preparing for any exam.

Liz Lafranchise

29 August 2020

I had the most amazing tutor! She was so good at explaining things that I had always had trouble understanding and making study plans that helped me find and work on my weaknesses. Also, Dr. Goel was a wonderful asset as well and was always checking in and giving advice as well! I don't know how I would have gotten through studying for Step 2 CK during COVID without them!

Mae L

21 August 2020

There are not enough words to express my gratitude for Akshay and his team. I used tutors through medlearnity for step 1 and step 2. I worked with Henry throughout most of second year tutoring for step 1. My institution did a poor job preparing for step 1, but with Henry's help and guidance I was able to pass step 1. Throughout 3rd year I tutoring with Radhika for my shelf exam. SHE IS AN AMAZING TUTOR! After a few lesson she seemed to understand my learning style and catering to it. Right before my internal medicine shelf, I got a concussion. She worked around my schedule and was so supportive. Seriously without her, I wouldn't have been able to get through my concussion on top of a worldwide pandemic. Leading up to step 2, I worked with Isao along with Radhika. They started to help me with strategy more than content. Leading up towards test day I felt more confident that I ever had with the help of this team. Akshay is an amazing educator who truly cares about his students! I would highly recommend Medlearnity to anyone who needs that extra guidance and help for step 1 and step 2.

They are an amazing professionals, with an outstanding comprhension about the process. They help you through set your bases in knowledge and as person. They help you to build strenght, self confident and resiliance in the journey. This attention is personalized and specific on your needs. My personal expierence I failed couple NBME's and I though I never was going to made it for the step 1. Smrithi help me with my test taking skills and how to approach the questions and keep calm during exams. I pass my step 1 in my first attempt, after 4 months of tutoring. I totally recomend them as a tutoring system and more important the quality of the persons that works here.

I could not have had a better experience working with Akshay and his team. They go above and beyond to help you achieve your goal of becoming a physician and prepare you to succeed. They helped me prepare for the MCAT by creating a study plan, keeping me accountable and explaining difficult topics. Their assistance is worth every penny and I plan to use them in the future for USMLE tutoring. I could not recommend the use of their services more.

Randi D

22 June 2020

After having my dedicated period extended due to COVID, I felt uncertain about the progress I had made and seemed to be in a firm rut with my studying. Dr. Goel and my tutor, Dustin, helped put me on a schedule to cover everything that I needed. They stayed in constant communication and made sure I had what I needed to succeed. In the tutoring sessions, we covered questions created by my tutor and discussed the main points of each. We also discussed test taking strategies, how to approach questions, and test day advice. Overall, I believe that I benefitted greatly from this service. I appreciate that they have a trial lesson, so you can find out if this program is right for you.

I never thought i would pass step 1 , i didnt know whay i was doing wrong , finally i felt i need help to get through as i was debating whether to go thought with it or give up . Then i found medlearning who helping me get my confidence back and help me though passing the test , Thank you so much ,

Michael Yeung

11 February 2019

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.