If you are struggling with USMLE Step 3 Preparation or have failed USMLE Step 3 and are planning to Retake USMLE Step 3, Please Read Our USMLE Step 3 Student Testimonials below:
-Taj from California
After multiple attempts at Step 3, and brink of non-renewal of contract, I decided it was time to get some help (as re-reading MTB, first aid, re doing qbank questions was not helping). I came across many tutoring services for step 3, and even had sessions before choosing the right tutor. I chose Dr. Malik based on the following: live one on one course with extensive and thorough feedback. He has a methodical approach to understanding basic science concepts and correlation, understanding and identifying weak areas and how to calmly and effectively pass the exam. Don't get me wrong, you have to do the homework and study on your own, in order for this to be fruitful but his is teaching style is different than other tutoring services. During the time I was with him, I had my moments of being a weak link but he was there to provide moral support and reiterate the end goal (which is to pass the USMLE). His moral support was an uplifting factor and helped me to gain confidence day by day. Up until the exam date, he was supporting me and making sure I stayed focused to pass the exam. He not only helps to drill concepts into your head but he also takes the time to explain the details that we often overlook (and those are usually tested!!). The time, effort and money is well spent! If anyone is in the same boat as me, then contact Dr. Malik asap. I took my step 3 and finally passed this time with flying colors (scored 30 points above my nbme exam) and I highly recommend his services. Thank you, Dr. Malik.
-N.S, from NY
I finished my psychiatry residency
in July 2017 but was not able to pass the step 3. I felt so
humiliated in front of my classmates while they were taking
about their new jobs. I was traumatized, emotionally
disturbed that started affecting my family happiness. When
we go out for dinner we didn’t enjoy it, Always felt a
burden. I
tried myself so hard to pass this exam. I even sent my 4
years son back to my country hoping that I will be able to
focus and will be done with my exam. I enrolled Kaplan
course. But none of it worked. I had three attempt and my
score was trending down with each attempt despite putting
wholehearted effort. I was alarmed when my score in third
attempt was 167. I never had such horrible score in my
life. Then I realized that I needed some help. I googled
and found Dr. Malik website. I spoke with Dr. Malik. After
speaking to Dr. Malik I realized that I was not preparing
the right material. I was just putting my
effort.
He is
indeed a great tutor. He genuinely wants to help people
like us. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains thing
in a simple way. He teaches how to approach the
question. When I
went for the exam. First time in my life I enjoyed the
exam. I got
my result on August 9th and I passed and got 203. It was
huge improvement from 167 to 203 and all the credit goes to
him. I do strongly believe that god comes in a form of a
person. For me he is the god who helped me in the worst
phase of my life. For 4 years I never saw a light in the
tunnel and Dr. Malik not only helped me to see the light
but to cross the tunnel. I honestly don’t have words to
thank him for all the support educationally and
emotionally. The money that I spent is nothing compared to
the relief that I have in my life now. And the credit goes
entirely to Dr. Malik, thank
you. Please
free to contact me should you have further
questions.
-P.S, from NY
I was desperate, literally. I had failed to pass my USMLE Step 3 exam on multiple trials, lost my job, even after completing my residency in psychiatry and child psychiatry fellowship. I didn't know what to do, but I am Buddhist and firm believer that things happen for a reason and people are brought into our lives for a reason. I did a google search for tutors, as I felt that it was my only option I had left. I had nothing to lose at this point, so I called him. Dr. Malik, I think after hearing my story was skeptical as well if I could pass this exam, as the odds were against me. However, after we talked for a bit, I think he heard in my voice, my determination not to give up. So he invested his time in me and I invested my life in learning from him. It was not an easy road, it was a challenge being so far removed from general medicine for so long but that's what makes us passionate about medicine. Dr. Malik not only helped me with knowledge portion of the exam, I think the biggest challenge to passing the exam was my own fear and anxiety about "what if". He truly helped me work through my fears. We had completed all of the questions and lessons and I just had to sit down meditate and let all my worries go and just do what my mind told me to do. I took the exam and for the first time, I sat there not a nervous nelly, but very calm and centered, knowing that I did all I could do and that I have a lot of people who believe in me and support me. And as I waited for months for the results, they finally came in with a PASS!!! I conquered the odds, and I have Dr. Malik to thank for believing in me, for helping me remember what my passion is and how all the hard work is worth it in in the end. He came into my life for a very good reason, and has taught me countless lessons not only about medicine but about life. Thank you, Dr.Malik!!
-P from NY
Dr. Malik was recommended to
me by a friend after I needed help passing USMLE Step 3
while balancing the busy schedule of residency. His
experiences with tutoring students with all types of
stories and backgrounds help him understand where you are
coming from. He utilizes the NBME practice materials as the
main source of assessment and teaching. Dr. Malik's medical
knowledge is outstanding and very well rounded. I felt that
way from the first session I had with him. He does a great
job at breaking things down, and has a really strong
foundation of essential concepts of medicine, many of which
are the things we learned many years ago and have trouble
with. He is very familiar with USMLE questions, patterns,
and what type of things they focus on and continue to
expect us to know. He stays up to date on everything
including screening guidelines which is very important for
USMLE Step 3. For me, working with him helped me increase
my USMLE Step 3 score significantly after just 3 weeks. He
went over a lot of foundations of independent practice
material because that's what I struggled with more. He is
good at identifying and focusing on your weakness. He was
supportive, dedicated, and driven to helping me succeed at
a really difficult time when my back was against the wall
and I needed help. I am helpful to him for giving me the
push I needed to pass my test.
-K from Baltimore
Dr. Malik is an outstanding tutor. He is very knowledgeable about the USMLE and its core content. I think to really master the exam, you need someone to identify key aspects of the question stem and identify what the examiner is looking for in the question. The reality is that its not always what you know when it comes to standardized exams, its more of how you apply what you know. In this regards Dr. Malik is one of the best and should be commended. He was an instrumental part in my success, and I would consistently recommend him for future students. He is hands down outstanding.
-L from California
Dr. Malik helped me prepare for Step 2 CK and Step 3. He went over the materials thoroughly with me and he personalized his teachings to focus on my individual weaknesses. He was also very encouraging and accommodating as the schedule of a resident were unpredictable. Very thankful he was there both times! Highly recommended if you are struggling with the Steps!
-J from TEXAS
My Psychiatry residency was put on hold until I could pass Step 3. After multiple failed attempts I passed in April 2015 with Dr. Malik's help. Initially, I was reluctant to pay for his tutoring services but I had to do something to change up the way I was studying that wasn't working.
Previously, I studied all the review methods (Kaplan, Uworld, DIT, MTB, etc). I knew the material but I was going about each question the wrong way. Dr. Malik provided insight and provided tips to approach each question in a more strategic thought process. We went through multiple practice tests and day by day, week by week my practice scores improved dramatically in the short time frame of 1 month. Dr. Malik truly cares about his students and will work with you one on one or in a group setting to prepare for Step 3.
I highly recommend Dr. Malik’s tutoring services for anyone preparing for their USMLE tests to boost their score and do what it takes to pass.
- L from Philadelphia
After working with Dr. Malik I was able to reach my goal after straddling the passing score for some time. He helped me understand questions and reviewed my weaker subjects. He was very encouraging and I couldn't have beaten the exam without his help!
-RS from Philadelphia
I HIGHLY recommend Harish Malik and have since referred him to many of my friends. About me: US grad, Step 1=203, Step 2= 231 (after failing it twice). After failing step 2, I took a 6 week Kaplan Course, and then took a practice test several weeks later that I still failed. Determined to try something new, I turned to Harish Malik. After working with him for 3-4 weeks, I got at 237 on my practice test. No joke.
I found him on google, we had a short free session on video chat where he went through a few questions with me, and I was hooked. Why is he so good? He is insanely astute and can identify and target your weakness. Focusing on your weakness is the best way to see significant improvement.
Still not sure about him? Yes, not many people have heard of him, and yes it’s easier to go with the main stream Kaplan/DIT etc. But for those really looking to improve your score, especially if your previous studies haven’t proven fruitful, you NEED someone like Harish. Period. Ask him for my contact info if you want to know more.
-Arvi
from California
I am very thankful to Dr
Malik for his dedicated support and guidance for Step 3
preparation. I was devastated after my unsuccessful
attempts in step 3 and being in residency it was becoming
hard to focus on studying and step 3 prep. I had less than
2 months to prepare before my next attempt (possibly my
last) and decided to get Dr. Malik's help at the last
minute. Dr. Malik encouraged me each day and helped me
cover a lot of study material especially multiple blocks of
questions each day with him persistently. He motivated me
and continued to share words of motivation just to ensure
that I give my best. I was on of the first ones to prepare
for the recently changed & updated step 3 examination
with him. In order to prepare for the new exam format I did
NBME's for step 1, 2 and of course revised step 3, did
u-world twice again and then first-aid. I was improving my
scores on u-world. Also just in 2 weeks of studying with
him I gave my in-training exam and scored highest.
Sincerely, I would not have cleared step 3 without Dr.
Malik's help and guidance. I wish I knew him earlier and
would have a lot better scores on all my USMLE
exams.
I
am now happily pursuing my residency because Dr. Malik
helped and supported me in my difficult times. I highly
recommend Dr. Malik and will recommend him to anyone who
wants to clear USMLE on the first go and with excellent
results.
-S from Georgia
I googled step 3 help and found Dr Malik website and I called him and he literally started to help me from day one. I failed step 3 twice in residency due to less time to study. Dr. Malik gave me the confidence and pointed out my mistakes and built a lot of confidence. He was able to pinpoint my areas of weakness and helped me through them. The classes for me were basically MCQs, and clarification of the various concepts wherever I was wrong. He is very knowledgeable. He also motivated me to overcome my anxiety of the exam. Thanks to Dr. Malik for his sincerity and loyalty. I would not pass this exam without his help. I would recommend his help.
-M from NJ
After one failed attempt at USMLE Step 3 and just
finishing up my residency, I was at a loss. My life was at a
stand still until I completed this exam. I was already at a
unique disadvantage. As a psychiatry resident, our training
left us all with much less training in straight medicine,
less than a year. The bulk of our training was solely focused
on psychiatry. I had already tried the typical referrals of
Kaplan, and Master the Boards. Obviously these weren't enough
to supplement the pockets of information I did not receive by
specializing. I didn't know where else to
turn...
In my desperation, I knew I had to do something different. I
did some online research looking for a tutor. That was when I
found Dr. Malik. At first, I was skeptical, as I didn't know
anyone that had taken his course. However, he was prompt to
alleviate all of my concerns and questions. He even provided
a free introductory session to show me a preview. I decided
to sign up.Within
one month, I already KNEW I was on my way. Classes were great
and supportive. Dr. Malik gave me all the tools that I needed
and was lacking in order to pass Step 3. He even provided
individual assessments of my weaknesses and strengths in
order for me to progress. I actually had FUN in the process
and had structure and a schedule counting down to exam
day.To
sum it up, Dr. Malik was RIGHT ON THE MARK , focusing on high
yield topics. I HIGHLY recommend using his services for this
exam. Thank you, Dr. Malik! I can now move on to attending
status!! Step
3 is a special exam, much different than the other USMLE
exams and really needs more than what the other services
provide. If I had to start over again, I would bypass the
other material and courses and only use Dr. Malik. I HIGHLY
recommend using his services for USMLE Step
3.
-RE from Texas
A friend introduced
Dr. Malik to me after I had failed USMLE Step 3. I was under
time constraint to take up the exam as soon as possible. Dr.
Malik helped me to prepare for the exam in ‘less than a month’.
He was able to pinpoint my areas of weakness and helped me
through them. The tutoring classes for me were basically MCQs,
and clarification of the various concepts wherever I was wrong.
He is very knowledgeable. He also makes a sincere effort to
know his student. The classes were friendly, stress free and
pleasant. He also motivated me to overcome my anxiety of the
exam. He got me ready in just a few weeks. Oh yeah! I did get a
good score. Thanks to Dr. Malik for his sincerity and loyalty
toward his students.
-Anna from Illinois
Dr. Harish helped guide my thinking on concepts that I had
trouble with, and also taught me many techniques for
long-term retention for Step 3. This was the first time that
I was taking the exam, and had finished medical school and my
last USMLE exam more than 1 year ago, but I was not yet in
residency. I felt overwhelmed studying for this exam on my
own, as I did not even know how to write orders, but after
being tutored by Dr. Harish, I felt confident that I would
surely pass, at the very least! He does not provide any
shortcuts or answers, but cuts the amount of studying that
needs to be done on your own instead, due to how he is able
to connect different topics. He expects you to study at least
6 hours each day, at the minimum, but motivates you to keep
working harder. I honestly enjoyed studying, while I was
being mentored by him! He tailors his tutoring style to each
student--something I did not understand at first, after
speaking with previous students of his, before I began my
tutoring--and discussed the material with me at a slower
pace, but in hindsight, that helped me understand everything
more thoroughly. I am indebted to Dr. Harish for his immense
patience, incredible knowledge, and caring nature in helping
me through Step 3, during a stressful period of my life, and
I am going to tell anybody I come across that might be
struggling with test-taking about him (especially since he
can tutor on various subjects and exams). The biggest regret
I have is that I wish I had known about him earlier and had
started tutoring with him from USMLE Step 1 onwards, to USMLE
Step 2 CK, and through USMLE Step 3, along with CS and CCS,
if necessary! Thank you for everything, Dr. Harish--you are
an exceptional teacher and person.
-Ike from Georgia
When I was a few weeks away from taking my USMLE Step 3 on my own, I felt extremely comfortable going into the exam because I had been studying for two and a half months on my own and doing hundreds of questions a day. I felt taking one of the NBME practice exams for the USMLE Step 3 was a mere formality. After taking my NBME I was in shock and went numb when I saw my score(embarrassed to say it was a 310-a 165 actual USMLE score). That night I immediately started to look for help just about everywhere I could get it. I felt taking a course would be redundant because they would repeating much of the information I already knew and would be counterproductive due to their inability to help my needs in regards to Step 1 (didn't use any course for Step 2). I saw 3 other people online similar to Dr. Malik that I spoke to over the phone. I chose Dr. Malik because of the understanding he gave me in terms of analytical thinking in just an hour of conversation. His concepts were very different and detailed from anyone I have come across. I had a choice of either using SKYPE because I live in Atlanta or traveling to Washington D.C. for two months to get more personal one-on-one time. Once I decided on Washington D.C., I was tutored by Dr. Malik for the next two months. I took an NBME exam before my exam and got a 480 (213 actual USMLE score). Dr. Malik made me realize that I knew plenty of information but my way of analytical thinking needed to change if I wanted to pass Step 3. I strongly suggest that anyone who needs help with the USMLE Steps 1,2, or 3 use Dr. Malik. It will change your life.
-Bella from Maryland
Dear friends,
I failed USMLE Step 3 twice. I finally found the best usmle tutor, Dr. Malik and with his help, I was able to pass my step 3. I liked his style of teaching and he was very patient with me and I asked him as many questions I had and clarified my concepts. The most important thing I would say is that I learned how to think on the USMLE Step 3 in the analytical questions. It's no longer about memorization and recall, they are testing your analytical skills and ability to apply your clinical knowledge. He motivated me, gave me the updated clinical knowledge and got me ready for my Step 3 in 2 months.
If you have difficulties with preparation for Step 3 or any
other USMLE Steps, please contact him without wasting any more
of your precious time.
The one to one approach, and very exam oriented approach and
his peculiar style of approaching Step 3 MCQs and CCS approach
will help you pass your Step 3 just like it helped me.
Thank you Dr. Malik for all your help.
- Natalie fom Washington, DC
I studied with Dr.
Malik for 2 months for my USMLE Step 3, and I just found out
that I passed...and I got a great score. He is an amazing
tutor. He would continue to motivate me with his texts. His
knowledge base is so great. He not only helped me study, he
also showed me how to love what I'm studying, so it wouldn't be
a chore. I had failed my first exam and was quite upset. But he
totally turned that around with consistency and motivation. I
will recommend Dr. Malik to all my friends.
- R. F. from Florida
Dr. Malik is a very
focused tutor. His support and guidance pushed me to strive
for my target score. In addition to the support he provided,
the knowledge and skill of Dr. Malik is unparalleled. He is a
great teacher. I saw an improvement in just one session as I
went from scoring 46% to 66% on UWorld after incorporating
his unique testing strategy. I would recommend his
tutoring service to students prepping for their USMLEs – it
will improve one’s knowledge, confidence, and test-taking
abilities.
