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When I failed step 2, I was crushed, feeling like my journey had just come to an end and, quite frankly, feeling ready to give up. However, I thought I’d give it one last try, this time looking for help. I tried with several USMLE prep services but felt that they often felt like just more of the prep I had already been doing, just with minor supervision and tips. Then, after seeing a reddit post on r/step2, I thought I’d try out the free trial session with stepwithme, really resonating with the honesty and care demonstrated in their launch post.

Now, months and countless hours with Ayush later, I could not be happier. The mark of a good teacher is the ability to transmit information in a memorable way; the mark of a great teacher is the ability to give you passion for the subject. With Ayush, I went through many of my ‘problem area’ subjects in-depth, including OBYGN, gastroenterology, and cardiology. We’d first go through high-yield conditions and connections between them; however, rather than just briefly describing the condition, we’d discuss their clinical context and how to approach presentations in terms of pathophysiology and exam questions. Then, I’d do supervised practice questions on the topic so we could fill in any potential knowledge gaps and hammer in the high-yield topics, alongside re-enforcing not only the knowledge I learned from him but the process of approaching clinical scenarios. Of course, all this was sprinkled with brilliant mnemonics!

More than just increasing my knowledge base, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, I feel so strongly that the experience re-ignited my zeal for medicine. I loved the experience of getting to really understand conditions for what felt like the first time and was able to really connect exam questions with clinical correlates rather than seeing them as completely distinct entities.

Thank you so much to Ayush and StepWithMe for your genuine care and dedication to teaching me. I can’t stress enough how grateful I am for all your help over the past few months! I strongly recommend StepWithMe without reserve for USMLE prep for those who want to grow their scores, their knowledge, and their clinical reasoning.

I had the absolute pleasure of being tutored by Priya for my board exams, and I can confidently say she is a rare gem in medical education. She’s a wealth of knowledge, and her ability to break down complex topics into understandable pieces is truly exceptional. What stood out the most was how one simple question would evolve into an in-depth discussion, helping me make powerful connections across multiple subjects.

Priya doesn’t just teach—she actively engages you. She would quiz me throughout our sessions, ensuring I wasn’t just listening, but truly learning. Her custom practice questions were spot-on and helped reinforce the material. She even sent me homework assignments, which kept me accountable and on track—something I deeply appreciated.

Honestly, the value she provides far exceeds what she charges. I’ve paid for other tutors in the past who cost significantly more and didn’t come close to the depth, clarity, and dedication Priya brings to every session. If you’re serious about mastering your boards, Priya is the tutor you want by your side. I recommend her without hesitation.

This is my first session with Dr. Priya and I wish I had started a month prior.
I want to say lot but I will come back after my steps score comes out.

During this session, I will highlights my experience
Dr. Priya got to know me and where I am that is both as a person and my scores.
She laid out the reality and the possibilities to atttained the score I want for the specialty I plan on applying.
Her teaching method: How to answer question- she calls it the AI which basically mean read every question as though they were real patients standing in front of you and what will be your immediate course of action as a Doctor.
So from this point my mindset shifted and how I looked at question and answer question is different. She also added that after reading a question and you havent arrived at the answer in 20sec move on. She wasn't kidding. I am hopeing to get better and faster at this.
Thank you Dr. Priya for your candidness and for squeezing me in your tight schedule I really appreciate it.

I hope this first experience helps someone too.

Priya is amazing! I met her within a few weeks of taking my step 2 exam with previous difficulties, and at that point felt I needed to have someone help me. I was very demotivated and had a very low mindset at that point from burnout and previous emotional difficulties. Not only did she help me with my Step 2 score, but she also instilled confidence in me with grace and honesty. I truly think she saved me and helped show me the confidence and knowledge I had all along, and I still work with her today! You simply have to work with her to get to see the greatness herself!

I am so glad my friend told me about Priya!!! I reached out just 10 days before my Step 2 exam because I was unhappy with the scores I was seeing. I have seen over a 10-point increase in my score in just six sessions. Priya helps me to feel confident in my abilities. I hear her voice when I am doing questions, saying, "Does this make sense?" "What is important in this question?"

Priya is the perfect combination of kind and helpful yet stern in keeping me on track, and I am grateful for her help on this journey.

True to her slogan, Priya really does step with you. She is professional, serious and earnest and without her help I would not have gotten a 250 score and gotten into IM residency with the stress of that time. I could really appreciate this since I paid for MedBoard tutors before I started with Priya 2 weeks later, while still continuing my MedBoard sessions. I immediately noticed the devotion and focus that Priya gave to our sessions compared to my MedBoard tutor. This is not to discourage others from using MedBoard, they offered to switch me to a different tutor, I just couldn’t afford the time when I only had 4 weeks until my exam.

With lack of study time for Step 2 and the upcoming ERAS deadline, I was panicking and Priya helped to set me on track mentally and emotionally with 4 weeks until my Step 2 exam in the first week of September.

I’m not going to say that my experience with Priya was perfect. The 1st week and a half was an adjustment period of me immersing myself in her tutoring and figuring out what was working for me and what wasn’t. Thankfully, I spoke with my friend (who introduced me to Priya) that I wasn’t fully satisfied with my tutoring sessions and she shared that her and Priya were doing something completely different from my sessions with Priya and it sounded amazing. I quickly requested Priya to conduct our sessions the same way and that’s when everything changed for me. Study styles really do matter, so I encourage you to speak earlier instead of later if something is not working for you.

Initially, Priya would just go over my completed NBME questions with me, review my incorrects, quiz me on my incorrects, and check my test taking skills so that she could teach me tips to improve them. After I made my request, she began each session with a lecture on commonly tested, high yield system-based topics while quizzing me, followed by Amboss questions from 200 concepts and step 2 blocks. I felt like I was learning and digesting much more information after changing the session structure. Below, I go into detail on exactly how Priya’s tutoring benefitted me:

1) Priya gave me a mini lecture on high yield material with each day focusing on a different system, starting with my weaknesses. This method primed my brain for the content that I would be seeing in my practice questions, while testing my understanding of the lecture. I personally study better with visuals so the note-taking she was doing was helpful and I reviewed the notes after each session.

2) During the lecture, Priya shared mnemonics, which I loved! Some stuck with me and they helped when I didn’t understand the concept yet. It was a great tool to enhance my question answering speed.

3) Priya acted like Anki for me. At the start of each session, she quizzed me on the topics from the previous sessions, which kept me on my toes and gave me a healthy dose of anxiety haha.

4) Priya asked me to discuss my thought process out loud when doing a question to check my knowledge of the content and analytical skills.

5) Even with all the other students that she is tutoring, Priya makes sure to check in on you. I remember telling her what day I would take a practice exam and she texted me to make sure I was on track. She definitely lit a fire under my butt so that I wouldn’t feel prone to procrastinate.

Cons with Priya: She is fast-paced with high expectations for the amount of questions you do, but be honest with her and she will work with you.

I’d like to share my experience working with Dr. Priya, while choosing to keep my credentials private. Writing this review felt important because she far exceeded the role of a typical tutor; she was generous, kind, incredibly hardworking, and deeply committed to helping me succeed. When I first reached out, I had just one week left before my Step 2 exam. My practice scores weren’t even passing, and I was torn between taking the test or postponing it, knowing August was my only chance to meet residency application deadlines. Like many, I was doomscrolling online when I stumbled on a post about a tutor. I didn’t expect much, but I reached out anyway. Dr. Priya responded almost immediately. I explained my situation and how I only had one day left to decide whether I wanted to extend my exam date. Her words stayed with me: “I can guarantee a 20-point improvement.” I believed her, extended my exam by three weeks, and followed her methods. My score rose from 209 to 228. What truly sets Dr. Priya apart is not just her teaching ability but her passion. For exams like these, you need someone who is fearless, focused, and ready to tackle challenges head-on with you for your journey. She is a rare combination of mentor, coach, and motivator. Here’s what I found most impactful: 1) Time is used wisely – Every minute of a session is focused on exam prep. No filler, just high-yield content. 2) Intensive training – She pushed me to complete 8–9 blocks a day. It was exhausting but transformative. 3) Emphasis on revision – Beyond doing questions, she stressed reviewing notes: a step I’d previously overlooked. 4) Flexible and student-centered – I told her I could only afford three weeks and had limited time. Her response? “You choose the schedule and I’ll get you ready.” That kind of commitment is rare. To this day, I’m deeply grateful not just for the score improvement, but also because I matched this cycle into a strong residency program. Dr. Priya was exactly the guidance I needed, right when I needed it most. Dr. Priya meets you where you are, adapts to your needs, and stands by her word every step of the way. She delivers true value and, more importantly, she genuinely cares.

Hey Priya! Was studying and just wanted to say thank you so much! I was telling my parents how maybe my match cycle being pushed by a year was god's way of changing how I think and approach medicine in the years to come and it is all thanks to you! I know I am not there yet but I want to thank you for changing my perspective towards approaching medicine! I genuinely want to learn, grow and immerse myself in.

My experience with Dr Priya has been amazing. She is the most talented and knowledgeable doctor I ever met. She can address any topic of concern you may have at that moment and connected with associations of other topics , like the question stem . She will give you all the information you need . She has the techniques and the approach to make it easier to understand and learn to remember . At the same time she is very honest and persisting. She knows which plan will be best for you depending of your scheduled. She will push you to achieve your goals no matter what it takes . I highly recommend step with me.