The Clinical-Year 265 System

Crush every shelf and walk into Step 2 CK ready for a top score

A year-long system that turns your clinical year into your Step 2 prep — so your shelf scores and your Step 2 foundation build at the same time.

Step 2 CK is pattern recognition, not memorization. Our system runs live case-debate sessions (“what’s the next best step?”), rotation-specific plans from day one of clerkships, and daily cases — with a Harvard-trained team of 265+ top scorers coaching you through every shelf and Step 2 CK until you pass.

What people are saying

“I was grinding on my own and my NBMEs still weren’t moving. There’s no way I would’ve passed Step 1 without IvyTutoring. The team gave me a real plan and actually checked in. Already signed up for Step 2 and shelf exams.”
Jordan Ginder M3 · Passed Step 1
Amazing tutors, not just smart, but structured. They helped me pass Step 1, and I’m using them again for Step 2 because it actually works. If you’re serious about passing, this is a MUST have.”
Sean Bryson M4 · Passed Step 1
“Looking back from residency, this is the best way to study for Step 1. The plan removed all the guesswork. You show up, follow the system, and you’ll pass easily. I wish I’d found IvyTutoring sooner.”
Jack Norys PGY-1 · Surgical Resident
Vitmary failed her first attempt before coming to us. Studying in her second language, she worked the system all the way up to 80% on her last practice test — and passed Step 1.
Vitmary Passed Step 1 · Native Spanish speaker
“Just got word that I passed. Still waiting on the score report but honestly I’m so happy I just had to go ahead and let you know. I really appreciate all your help this past month — I’m literally still in disbelief.”
Agbai Passed Step 1
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Jordan Ginder M3 · Passed Step 1
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Brandyn Young M4 · Passed Step 1
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Josue Calderon M3 · Passed Step 1
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Everything in the Clinical-Year 265 System

One flagship program for your entire clinical year. The system plans, teaches, tracks, and nudges — you never decide what to study. Backed by 2,000+ hours of 1-on-1 coaching and 670+ students.

  1. 1

    A rotation-by-rotation plan you never build

    IM, Surgery, Peds, OB/GYN, Psych, and Family Medicine — each rotation’s plan auto-scheduled to its shelf date and on your phone the day you start. You never decide what to study.

  2. 2

    Two live clinical-reasoning sessions a week

    Real case debate — “what’s the next best step?” — built from what your cohort is actually missing, plus one focused 1-on-1 hour every week.

  3. 3

    Board Buddy tracks your reasoning misses

    Every question you touch is logged, and Board Buddy flags your patterns — wrong next-step, premature closure — and projects where your Step 2 score is heading.

  4. 4

    Green / yellow / red accountability

    A weekly check-in flags you green, yellow, or red, with a shelf debrief after every exam. The system reaches out the moment you slip — you can’t quietly fall behind.

  5. 5

    Daily cases, every rotation

    Daily cases and targeted question review keep your clinical reasoning sharp from your first clerkship all the way to test day.

Our promise: we coach you until you pass.

We coach you through every shelf and Step 2 CK until you pass — unlimited coaching and full access to your plan, your cases, and your team at no additional cost. Your program can’t run out before the result does.

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FAQ

Questions before you book

The four things students ask us most before their strategy call.

What actually happens on the strategy call?

It's a focused 15-minute Zoom call with a Step 2 CK coach.

We review your latest NBME / UWorld scores, your timeline, and what's actually not working in your prep. Then we put a real plan in front of you.

By the end of the call you'll know exactly where you stand, what to fix first, and whether 1-on-1 coaching is the right move. If it's not, we'll point you to free resources and you'll leave with a plan either way.

How much does the Pass Plan cost?

It's one flagship program at $3,200. Everything is included: your day-by-day plan, your question bank, your live classes, 1-on-1 coaching that unlocks when your data calls for it, and unlimited coaching until you pass.

On the call we make sure it's the right fit for your timeline and your NBME gap before you enroll. If it isn't, we'll point you to free resources instead.

The strategy call itself is 100% free and there's no pressure to enroll.

Will this actually help me pass, even if I'm behind?

Yes, that's exactly who we work with. Most of our students come to us failing NBMEs, with a test date closing in, and no clear plan.

Our Harvard-trained team of 265+ Step 2 Scorers has helped students go from sub-50% predicted pass to confidently passing in as little as 8 weeks. We do that with intensive 1-on-1 tutoring, a personalized study calendar, and 24/7 mentor support.

If we don't think we can help you pass, we'll tell you on the call.

Do you offer refunds?

No. We don't offer refunds, and that's by design. A refund hands your money back and leaves you exactly where you started. Our guarantee is in the work itself.

As long as you show up and follow your plan, we stay in it with you: unlimited tutoring and full access to your resources at no extra cost until you hit your goal. Your program can't run out before the result does.

Instead of a money-back clause that expires, you get the stronger promise: we keep working with you until it's done.