ABOUT SAM
A fellow learner.
A thoughtful guide.
Medicine is a long learning process. Having someone work through it with you can make a difference.
Hi, I’m Sam.
I’m a medical student at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, with graduation expected in 2027. I’ve been tutoring since 2018, working with high school students, college students, and premeds in math, science, and MCAT preparation. I also mentor fellow medical students on study strategies and navigating medical school.
I started Rounds Medical Tutoring to help students make sense of challenging material and become more confident in their reasoning. My goal is to help you understand what a question is asking, work through the evidence, and explain your answer—not simply memorize another fact. When a content gap gets in the way, we’ll work through it together.
I want our sessions to be a place where you can say, “I don’t understand this yet,” and know that we’ll figure out the next step together.
OUTSIDE THE STUDY DESK
I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my fiancée. I’ve completed two marathons, including one alongside her, and I like exploring used bookstores for something unexpected to read.
THE BACKGROUND I BRING
Learning.
Teaching.
Showing up.
- Medical education
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityDoctor of Medicine program · Expected graduation 2027
- Clinical foundation
- Honors in seven core clinical clerkshipsInternal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, psychiatry, and neurology
- Undergraduate education
- B.S. in Biophysics · Rowan UniversityChemistry minor · Summa cum laude · 2020
- Teaching experience
- Math & science tutoring, MCAT tutoring, and peer mentorshipPrivate tutoring: 2018–2024 · MCAT: 2023–2024 · Medical student mentorship: 2024–present
- Research experience
- NIH postbaccalaureate research fellowNational Cancer Institute · 2021–2023
MY EXAM EXPERIENCE
The numbers,
with some context.
I share my results so you can get to know my academic background. Our sessions will be built around your starting point, your goals, and how you learn.
The results below were supplied by me. Practice results and shelf percentages are shown as reported; they are not percentiles or promises of future results.
See my actual shelf exam results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| Neurology | 91% |
| Psychiatry | 86% |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 83% |
| Surgery | 78% |
| Family Medicine | 79% |
| Pediatrics | 87% |
| Internal Medicine | 86% |
See my Step 2 CK practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| NBME Form 11 | 254 |
| NBME Form 12 | 248 |
| NBME Form 13 | 259 |
| NBME Form 14 | 253 |
| NBME Form 10 | 267 |
| NBME Form 15 | 271 |
| NBME Form 16 | 275 |
Actual Step 2 CK result: 268. Practice assessments are separate from the actual examination.
See my shelf practice and question-bank results
Neurology practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS | 63% |
| UWorld | 73% |
| NBME 1 | 81% |
| NBME 2 | 81% |
| NBME 3 | 78% |
| NBME 4 | 84% |
Psychiatry practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS | 75% |
| UWorld | 83% |
| NBME 1 | 86% |
| NBME 2 | 81% |
| NBME 3 | 89% |
Obstetrics & Gynecology practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS | 61% |
| UWorld | 75% |
| NBME 1 | 83% |
| NBME 2 | 83% |
| NBME 3 | 76% |
| NBME 4 | 83% |
Surgery practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS | 61% |
| UWorld | 75% |
| NBME 1 | 76% |
| NBME 2 | 80% |
| NBME 3 | 80% |
| NBME 4 | 83% |
Family Medicine practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS | 71% |
| UWorld | 74% |
| NBME 2 | 96% |
| NBME 3 | 80% |
| NBME 4 | 78% |
| NBME 5 | 87% |
Pediatrics practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS | 64% |
| UWorld | 74% |
| NBME 1 | 77% |
| NBME 2 | 86% |
| NBME 3 | 80% |
| NBME 4 | 86% |
Internal Medicine practice results
| Assessment | Result |
|---|---|
| AMBOSS (reset; some repeated questions) | 75% |
| UWorld | 78% |
| NBME 1 | 90% |
| NBME 2 | 90% |
| NBME 3 | 84% |
| NBME 4 | 92% |
Internal Medicine AMBOSS was reset, so some questions were repeated.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Let’s talk about where you are
and where you want to go.
Twenty minutes. Your questions. No pressure.