10/01/2026
Knowing the content for the USMLE is not always the same as applying it under pressure.
That is why a missed question does not always mean, “I need to relearn everything.”
Sometimes it means:
I missed the clue.
I answered too fast.
I did not compare the choices carefully.
I did not predict before looking.
Your approach matters.
So, here is my framework that I would implement before you take your next NBME.
Before you look at the answer choices, pause.
Read the lead.
Paraphrase the clues.
Predict what the test writer is asking.
So many mistakes happen because you let the answer choices bias you.
Your job is not just to recognize facts.
Your job is to build a reason for your answer.
This is why practice makes perfect and why you may have many resources that teach content, but very few which integrate your learning.
Register via the link in my bio. 🔗
In this webinar on Saturday, we'll work on how to decode the question, compare and contrast answer choices, and build a reason for your answer.
You'll learn the top 7 strategies I've found most helpful! 🎯
I've been humbled to tutor over 8,000 hours.
Many students go from 53% to 78% in a matter of 8 weeks.
For Step 2, students have gone from 228 to 258 in just 5 tutoring sessions!
There's a formula which, since I was an a PGY-1 resident, I've been teaching. And now, in the age of AI, you'll learn how to incorporate high-fidelity strategies that leverage neuroscience.
Sat, Oct 10th at 10 am.
Register for the 5-hour boot camp, and I'll give you my course for free!
Register via the link in my bio. 🔗