Joseph Distefano Mendoza
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USMLE Step 1 & 2 Tutoring
Admissions Committee at UMass Chan Medical School
Works at The Valedictorian Project
Available tomorrow at 3:00 PM UTC
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Joseph's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $35/hr
Get help with Tailored Study Plan, Test Prep Strategy, and .
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Joseph’s USMLE Qualifications
Scored a 244 on the USMLE
As someone who struggled with the studying process for the USMLE Step exams, I know how challenging and frustrating it can be. I also know what if feels like to feel adrift during the study period, unsure of where to go or structure the days for most optimal studying. I figured out systems and schedules that worked. If you have trouble with standardized tests or feel like your curriculum has not prepared for these exams, I am the coach for you!
Joseph can help with:
Tailored Study Plan
Test Prep Strategy
Physiology
Pharmacology
Joseph also coaches for Medical School and College. View all.
About Joseph
Originally from Guatemala, but grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts. I'm currently living in Boston with my wife. I'm planning on applying to Family Medicine residency.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I recognize the value in having someone to call a mentor during the higher education application process. It can be a process that brings out the most challenging imposter syndrome; having a mentor allows you to not only recognize your strengths and talents, but also know how to best highlight them in your application. It was this support that I hope to give to others that I didn't have myself.
Work Experience
Peer Mentor
The Valedictorian Project
May 2023 - Present
As a junior mentor, I help high school students from underserved school districts in Massachusetts navigate the transition to college. We meet regularly to discuss academics, social challenges, and professional skill building.
Research Assistant
Massachusetts General Hospital
October 2020 - Present
As a member of the Perinatal Substance Use Research and Advocacy, or PRISM, team, I primarily conduct clinical chart review on projects both related to perinatal toxicology testing equity and outcomes for substance-exposed dyads at MGH and MGH HOPE Clinic. I will be conducting a summer research project completing a quantitative analysis of data on substance-exposed dyads.
Practice Assistant
Brigham and Women's Hospital
October 2021 - June 2022
As a Practice Assistant in the Day Surgery Unit/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, I efficiently check-in patients for surgery, as well as track their progress and recovery for families members.
Intern
Boston Food Allergy Center
January 2021 - April 2021
Interned at Boston Food Allergy Center, a private allergy and immunology practice in Boston, as a part of my undergraduate practicum. Worked in a front-desk role, where I was responsible for checking-in patients, verifying their insurance and referral information, then rooming them and taking their vitals. I also responded to patient calls, messages, and emails.
Events and Communications Manager
BUNITED
May 2019 - May 2020
As Secretary/Events and Programming Chair, responsible for scheduling events leading up to the BUNITED Conference, as well as scheduling speakers and workshop leaders for the Conference
Research Assistant
Boston University School of Medicine
July 2019 - January 2020
Research assistant in The Pulmonary Center under Dr. Yang Jin.
Committee Member
BUNITED
May 2018 - April 2019
Education
UMass Chan Medical School
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2022 - 2027
Admissions Committee Experience
Boston University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Epidemiology/Biostatistics
2020 - 2022
Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
2017 - 2021
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Overall Rating
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