USMLE Step 1 Tutoring + Live Online
Personal Support. One Clear Path to Passing.
Passing the Step 1 exam takes more than content review. It takes strategy, accountability, and practice. With Kaplan’s Private Tutoring + Live Online package, you get all three: your own USMLE® tutor who personalizes every session, plus a full course that builds your mastery from the ground up. And with our Pass Guarantee, failure isn’t an option.†
What's Included
- Backed by Kaplan’s Pass Guarantee†
- 10, 20, 30, or 40 hours of private USMLE Step 1 tutoring with an expert who passed Step 1 on the first try
- Dedicated time to target and strengthen your areas of opportunity
- Personalized tutoring plan to build test day confidence and success
- 4 weeks of high-yield USMLE Step 1 review focused on the topics that students find most difficult
- 2 weeks of question-based review using exam-like vignettes to solidify content mastery
- Instruction from Kaplan faculty with 27 years of experience on average in preparing U.S. medical students for the boards
- 1 diagnostic, 9 discipline, and 2 full-length simulated exams
- USMLE Step 1 Qbank, Lecture Notes, and comprehensive On-Demand video library to supplement your learning
- Content TAs in class to assist with questions and facilitate class interactions with instructors
- 3 hours of Advising: 1-on-1 sessions focused on your goals, residency application support, personalized assessment, and evaluation
- Recorded class sessions
- Access to online resources for 6 months
- Includes Kaplan’s AI Tutor: Instantly access definitions, examples, and analogies; receive resource recommendations; and follow step-by-step explanations to master high-yield content faster
Your Step 1 Success? It’s Personal.
With Kaplan, you get more than lectures and practice questions. You get a USMLE Step 1 tutor who crafts a plan that adapts to your goals—and who knows how to reach each one. Practice with the most realistic resources out there, master high-yield concepts, and target all your areas of growth. Your tutor will make sure you’re always gaining ground toward ultimate success on test day.
Live, Structured, and Laser-Focused
Between your tutoring sessions, sharpen your foundation with a complete suite of Kaplan resources. Spend four weeks zeroing in on the toughest Step 1 topics, then two weeks mastering exam-style vignettes through question-based review. Learn from Kaplan teachers who have guided U.S. med students for nearly 30 years, and reinforce it all with thousands of exam-like Qbank questions designed to build test-day confidence.
Private Tutoring
Work with the Best of the Best
Kaplan tutors didn't just pass the Step 1 exam. They aced it on their first try, and they’ll show you how it’s done. Your tutor will pinpoint your areas for improvement, identify your strengths, and build a strategic plan made just for you. After working with an expert who’s been in your shoes before, you’ll be ready to dominate test day.
Pass on Your First Try, or Your Money Back
Your first attempt matters. As a med student, you already have a full plate. That’s why we designed this prep package to give you the perfect balance of a thorough foundation with dedicated attention—all leading to passing the Step 1 exam on your first try. And that’s a promise, or your money back.†
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Frequently Asked Questions / FAQs
Where does USMLE tutoring take place?
Kaplan’s private USMLE Step 1 tutoring takes place online, so you can get 1:1 tutoring that fits your schedule.
What does USMLE tutoring include?
USMLE tutoring includes 10-40 hours of personalized Step 1 tutoring from an expert who passed Step 1 the first time. You’ll get advising tailored to your needs so you can take your exam with confidence.
Does Kaplan offer tutoring for other USMLE steps?
Tutoring for other USMLE steps will be available in the future.
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