The Clinical-Year System

Built to help you crush every shelf and walk into Step 2 CK ready

A system that turns your clinical year into your Step 2 prep, all the way to your Step 2 CK exam — 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 tutors hired for top scores on the exams they teach coaching you through every shelf and all the way to Step 2 CK.

What people are saying

“Working with Ivy Tutoring was hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my Step exam preparation. … I can honestly say that I would not have passed Step 1 without their support.”
Jordan Ginder Passed Step 1 · Google review
“Amazing tutors! This organization helped me to pass step 1 and I’m using them again for Step 2. A MUST have!”
Sean Bryson Passed Step 1 · Google review
“I just received my step 1 results and passed. I couldn’t have done it without Blake’s support and encouragement. I had been studying for step 1 for a long time and had been horribly burnt out.”
Renata Dias Passed Step 1 · Google review
“Their ability to break down complex material into clear, manageable concepts made a huge difference in how I approached studying. … I can honestly say that I would not have passed Step 1 without their support.”
Jordan Ginder Passed Step 1 · Google review
Jordan Ginder’s Google review for Ivy Tutoring
“Blake and his team are incredible, they are professional, hardworking and understanding. They are dedicated and care about their students. I am so thankful for my experience. They supported both educational knowledge and emotional process through out the studying - highly recommended”
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“Amazing company!! The tutoring is not only informative but also incredibly interactive and engaging. Could not recommend a better service!”
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“Best money I ever spent!!”
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“Dude I jumped up to a 60… I am so incredibly grateful for you. I owe it to you and your extension! Thank you thank you thank you”
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“Thank you so so soooooooooo much for your generous and untiring help! I have passed my exam and the credit goes to you!”
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Individual results vary. Testimonials reflect individual students’ experiences and are not typical or guaranteed. Read our Google reviews.

Everything in the Clinical-Year System

One flagship program that takes you all the way to your Step 2 CK exam. The system plans, teaches, tracks, and nudges — you never decide what to study.

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    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.

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    Live group sessions every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

    Real case debate — “what’s the next best step?” — built from what your cohort is actually missing, plus 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring.

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    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.

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    Green / yellow / red accountability

    Check-ins by text every two weeks flag 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.

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    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.

What’s included in your Step 2 Pass Plan.

  • 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring (in total)
  • Live Step 2 group sessions 3 times per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), until you take your Step 2 CK exam — the same sessions cover your shelves
  • Question bank guidance
  • Personalized study plan
  • 1-on-1 onboarding session
  • Check-ins every two weeks for accountability (by text)

All purchases are final and non-refundable, and no program guarantees an exam result. Read our refund policy.

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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 $4,500. It includes:

  • 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring (in total)
  • Live Step 2 group sessions 3 times per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), until you take your Step 2 CK exam
  • Question bank guidance
  • Personalized study plan
  • 1-on-1 onboarding session
  • Check-ins every two weeks for accountability (by text)

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.

Ivy Tutoring was founded by Harvard-trained tutors, with tutors from Harvard and other top universities. We work with students who are behind using 20 hours of 1-on-1 tutoring, live group classes 5 times a week (Monday–Friday) until you’re in passing range (above 75% on an NBME practice exam), and a personalized study plan.

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

Do you offer refunds?

No. All purchases are final and non-refundable. If Ivy cancels or is unable to deliver a service you paid for and cannot reschedule it within a reasonable time, we will provide a credit or a prorated refund for the undelivered portion. Read the full refund policy.