Medical students in the Houston area who are studying to become licensed medical professionals may wish to reach out to 51Թ so that we can help you sign up for Houston USMLE prep. The USMLE covers topics that you've learned throughout your time at medical school. As such, it can be helpful to review the material that is likely to show up in the exam as you begin your Houston USMLE preparation. Whether you are attending medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston or the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston USMLE prep covers a variety of different topics and may be able to get a more comprehensive review than you would by studying on your own.
What concepts will be covered during Houston USMLE prep?
The USMLE, or the United States Medical Licensing Exam, is taken by medical students in the United States who wish to become licensed medical professionals. The USMLE is composed of three different exams, which include Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3. Most students take the Step 1 exam by the end of the second year of medical school. It contains 280 multiple choice questions. Step 2 is divided into two parts, including a Clinical Knowledge section and a Clinical Skills section. Most students take Step 2 by the end of their fourth year of medical school. The Clinical Knowledge section contains 316 multiple choice questions while the Clinical Skills section involves 12 patient scenarios. The Step 2 test is offered at six different testing centers, one of which is actually in the Houston area. Finally, the Step 3 exam is taken after medical school graduation and contains 233 multiple choice questions.
While it is important to go over topics like the musculoskeletal system, the human reproductive system, and the endocrine system, it can also be valuable to work on developing test-taking strategies. You will have a limited amount of time to complete each section. While your academic and testing experience up until this point should have prepared you with general time-management skills, you may not have experience with this particular test. This means that it could be helpful to take practice tests and work with an instructor in Houston USMLE prep to become more familiar with the format.
What are the benefits of the different types of Houston USMLE prep?
There are two different types of Houston USMLE prep that you can sign up for, including a Houston USMLE prep course and private instruction. Each type has its advantages, but most students determine that one particular type fits better with their learning style. However, there are students who decide to sign up for both types to get a more comprehensive review before their exam. No matter which option you choose, you can rest assured that you will receive quality instruction from an instructor who can help you work towards your goals.
Students who prefer a more collaborative approach may want to sign up for a Houston USMLE prep class. This online class gives you a chance to work with both an instructor and other students, just as you would in a traditional classroom. However, our classes take place online, which means that you don't have to worry about commuting to your class. One of the benefits of signing up for a prep class is that you can review information with your instructor and then practice your skills with your classmates. For example, the Clinical Skills section requires you to work with patients. The collaborative nature of a prep class means that you can practice using your interpersonal and communication skills with your fellow students. Additionally, if there's a topic that you seem to be stuck on, you can meet with your instructor after class to receive further clarification.
Students who would rather work in a more personalized environment may want to connect with a Houston USMLE tutor. Studying with a tutor can give you more flexibility over which topics you cover. So if you're having a tough time understanding the renal system, you can focus on getting that topic down while spending less time going over topics you're already familiar with. It can also be valuable to have an instructor who can adapt the way they teach to fit with your specific learning style.
How can I get set up with Houston USMLE preparation?
Whether you decide to sign up for a group class or work with a private instructor, you can feel confident that you will study alongside an instructor who can assist you with both the content and format of the exam. If you are interested in gaining extra assistance as you prepare for the USMLE, feel free to contact 51Թ today.

Sugi: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years. I am passionate about creating custom, individualized teaching plans for...
Education & Certification
- Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- USMLE Step 1
- High School Physics
- +59 subjects

Ekata Tracy: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...what I love and cherish To combine my desire for social service, knowledge and passion of teaching and applying it to the strata of society I love so very much. To be able to guide and prepare children, adolescents and adults for homework and exams is a privilege that is bestowed upon a select few. I feel my upbringing, background, beliefs and experience so far has equipped me with the tools necessary to deserve this...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- NCLEX
- +76 subjects

Zach: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...students to help them learn to learn on their own. I want my students to gain academic confidence and the skills necessary to master any subject, using tutors as a tool to help them grow and develop in the scholarly world. My experience working with students is diverse. I have been a TA for three years, working with students in Introductory Biology, Biostatistics and Evolutionary Biology. Furthermore, I have worked as a tutor for students...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Biology, Cert. Psy
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- FE Exam - Professional Licensed Engineer Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- IB Psychology SL
- Endocrinology
- +91 subjects

Tauqir: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's degree in English/Biology/Pre-med after which I decided to pursue a career in medicine. I spent two years in the Caribbean finishing my basic sciences and the remaining two years in the United States (New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, DC) completing my clinical rotations in various hospitals. I graduated with a M.D. degree from the American university of Antigua and will be starting residency...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, English
- American University of Antigua - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Math
- Essay Editing
- English
- +44 subjects

Amanda: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...and medical school admissions and work yearly with students on essays and applications. I went to high school at the Downingtown STEM Academy and graduated May 2018 from the University of Alabama with a 4.2. I have a BS in Biology with minors in Social Work and Social Welfare. I will be graduating with an MD and MPH in May 2022. I tutor english, math, geometry, algebra, SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE chemistry, biology, organic chemistry,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- NCLEX
- IB Extended Essay
- +157 subjects

Fauniel: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
I attended UT Austin for my undergraduate degree and majored in biology. I am currently a fourth-year medical student. I had the opportunity in undergrad to be a learning assistant at UT Austin in general chemistry, a Peer Mentor in genetics and a tutor at the Sanger Learning Center at UT Austin for general chemistry, biology, cell biology and genetics. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them to avoid...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- McGovern Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Biological and Physical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- Algebra 2
- +149 subjects
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Caribbean Medical University - Current Grad Student, Endocrinology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ARRT
- COMLEX
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- +128 subjects

Shakeel : Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...an internationally accredited medical college and the top med school in Pakistan. After graduation I decided to go into academic research rather than clinical practice because I wanted to make a difference through basic research. Soon after I became an instructor in immunology at my alma mater. I immigrated to the US in 2003 and since then have been in basic sciences (Molecular biology) research. My strengths are immunology and cell biology but I have...
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- ACT Science
- Macroeconomics
- AP Calculus BC
- +76 subjects

William: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology. I am currently applying to medical school, and hope to enroll in the Fall of 2018. As a student at the University of Texas, I was a teaching assistant for the Universitys introduction to Psychology course, and led study sessions for upper-level science courses such as Cell Biology and Neural systems. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, primarily within the sciences and Psychology. I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 3
- Organic Chemistry
- Math
- +22 subjects

Nikolas: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science Education. At Ohio State, I also was a Defensive Back on the football team, and have tutored many of my teammates. We accomplished much as a team, and became 2014-2015 College Football National Champions. Furthermore, I was named an OSU Scholar Athlete four times, and selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team two times. I will be beginning medical school in August of 2016. Before that begins, I...
Education & Certification
- Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Biochemistry
- ACT English
- Anatomy
- +85 subjects

Antonio: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
I like to be creative and adapt to the learning style of a student. My goal is to make learning fun and never feel like a chore.... Adapt to what kind of learning the student best responds to; that way learning is fun and easy going, and never frustrating.... Get to know each other a bit, in order to know how to approach each topic the best way possible.... I think making different suggestions on how I taught myself, the material could bring some insight to someone in how to go about understanding the topic.
Education & Certification
- The Texas AM University - Bachelors, Biology, General
- UAG school of medicine - PHD, Medical doctor
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners
- Biochemistry
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- +59 subjects

Andrew : Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...and pursue a career in medicine. As I go to school part time and prepare for my MCAT, I am tutoring physics, mathematics, biology, and chemistry, here at 51Թ with my spare time. I graduated from New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and then obtained my Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University. I'm able to tutor physics, math, chemistry, and biology from grades...
Education & Certification
- New York Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Mechanical Engineering
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Test Prep
- Algebra
- MCAT
- +45 subjects

Andrew: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...as a medical student, I was often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the healthcare team about patients, medical conditions, journal articles, etc. Teaching and informing these individuals, who all had differing levels of education, at the same time was tricky, but I found that I was able to tailor my teaching to the entire audience, so as to ensure that everyone understood what...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
- New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CS
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 3
- +178 subjects

Oygul: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...of where they started. One of the challenges of MCAT preparation is integrating the content from the science courses taken in college simply due to its overwhelming volume. I like to teach critical thinking skills that can be applied throughout all of the MCAT sections and beyond, including in medical school. Forgetting a name or a fact does not mean all is lost; it is the understanding of fundamental concepts that matters.... My teaching approach is based on the premise that intelligence is malleable. During my undergraduate years and teaching, I met a lot of students with deterministic view about their learning abilities, and saw how this belief affected them in areas they thought they were "not good at."? Usually, these students were worried about the outcome (grades) more than their performance during the course. I help alleviate their anxiety about grades by redirecting their attention to their learning habits.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 1
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- Multivariable Calculus
- +86 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- AP Chemistry
- Science
- Graduate Test Prep
- +11 subjects

Mahdika: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...effortless. Finding that gem is the key- and this is where having a tutor can really help you excel. Often students do not have as much difficulty understanding a topic, if only it is presented in a manner they personally can digest. I believe that we all have the potential to do great things, in our studies, our personal lives, and in the lives of others- we just have to take that initiative. Taking the...
Education & Certification
- New Mexico State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biology & Biochemistry
- Touro University Nevada - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- COMLEX
- Histology
- Math
- +187 subjects

Sabrina: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. In July, I will start residency at Cleveland Clinic where I will be training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. I graduated from Yale University where I received a B.A. with distinction in History of Science, Medicine and Public Health and completed all required pre-medical course work. I have a wealth of experience when it comes to tutoring as well as utilizing tutors myself. I spent two years teaching...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelors, History of Science, Medicine and Public Health
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- Biology
- Test Prep
- ACT English
- +32 subjects

Fadi: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...Degree (M.D.). I have a passion for teaching medical school, college and high school students the subjects that are related to medicine as well as teaching medical school students or medical school graduates how to prepare for the medical boards. I love to see students improving themselves regardless of their ages. I like to simplify every complicated subject and cut it into small pieces so that each student can digest it easily. Although I don't...
Education & Certification
- University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine - Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
- University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- College Biology
- Graduate Level Biology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +2 subjects

Natalie: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...addition to medicine, I love to teach and feel that this field will allow me to practice both. After graduating from UNLV with a Bachelor of Biology, I attended Touro University Nevada and earned a Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences. During the program, I took first year medical school courses including anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, histology and embryology. After completion of my degree, I continued to tutor master students in biochemistry and anatomy....
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Touro University Nevada - Master of Science, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 3
- MCAT
- +33 subjects

Yasser: Houston USMLE test prep instructor
...of residency training in Surgery, in the USA, helps me put a lot of confidence in my tutoring methods. Understand concepts. Understand symptomatology. Understand how to think like a physician, not a student. Understand the way the examiner put both the question and the answer. Understand the flow of information in the medical exams. How to train your mind to think fast about the answer because the exam is very long. If you are looking...
Education & Certification
- Fayoum University - Bachelor of Science, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
- Ain shams University - Doctor of Medicine, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Subject Expertise
- USMLE
- USMLE Step 3
- USMLE Step 2 CK
- USMLE Step 1
- +7 subjects