David G. | USMLE Expert

David Gilbert

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265 Step 2 CK | UPMC Resident | Score-Focused Step Prep

Studied at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Works at UPMC

Available today at 10:30 PM UTC

I work primarily asynchronously, which means scheduling won't affect most packages. For anything requiring a live session, I set availability on a rolling basis — message me to coordinate timing that works around my clinical schedule!

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Available today at 10:30 PM UTC

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David's Offerings

Custom hourly · $125/hr

Get help with Anatomy, Behavioral Science, and .

David also coaches for Medical School and College. View all.

David’s USMLE Qualifications

Scored a 265 on the USMLE

I scored 265 on Step 2 CK and I've coached students through standardized exams for over a decade, including students who started below average and finished above the 90th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. The same principles apply to Step prep: most students don't have a content problem, they have a strategy problem. My background in engineering and consulting means I approach Step prep systematically. I'll help you build a study plan that's actually efficient, identify your highest-yield weak areas quickly, and develop the test-taking strategy that moves your score — not just passive content review. Whether you're building a dedicated study schedule from scratch or trying to break through a plateau close to test day, I'll tell you exactly where your time is best spent.

David can help with:

Anatomy

Behavioral Science

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Test Prep Strategy

David also coaches for Medical School and College. View all.

About David

I'm an OB/GYN resident at UPMC with a background in mechanical engineering from Northwestern and health tech consulting at Deloitte. I've spent 10+ years coaching and tutoring students through college applications, medical school applications, and standardized exams — with admits to Ivy League and top medical programs, and students who've gone from below-average scores to above the 90th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. My approach is direct and structured. I think in frameworks, cut to the real problem fast, and give precise feedback instead of vague encouragement. I work best with students who have strong potential but need help figuring out how to position themselves and tell their story — especially those coming from non-traditional backgrounds.

Why do I coach?

The mentors who gave me honest, direct feedback at key moments in my own path made a real difference — and most students don't have access to that. I coach because I'm good at seeing what's actually holding an application back, and because turning a complicated background into a compelling narrative is exactly the kind of problem I find interesting.