Alex Valenzuela
USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK tutor for medical students
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MD, UCLA School of Medicine |
Alex Valenzuela is a USMLE tutor who helps medical students prepare for Step 1, Step 2 CK, shelf exams and clinical rotations. Alex earned an MD from UCLA and completed a general surgery intern year at Weill Cornell. Alex scored a 258 on Step 2 CK and has worked with more than 60 USMLE clients. Sessions use UWorld and NBME-style questions to build clear frameworks for clinical vignettes.
What Alex helps with
Alex works with students who study hard but do not see that effort show up in their exam scores. The focus is on clinical reasoning and how to read what a question is asking.
- Preparing for Step 2 CK
- Preparing for the Surgery Shelf
- Working through UWorld and NBME-style questions
- Breaking down clinical vignettes
- Building frameworks for diagnosis, management and next-best-step questions
- Turning missed questions into decision trees
- Building a tailored study plan
- Test prep strategy
Who Alex works with
Alex works with medical students preparing for Step 1, Step 2 CK, shelf exams and clinical rotations. Many clients understand the material but struggle to turn that knowledge into steady scores.
How Alex works
Alex teaches through structured review of UWorld and NBME-style questions. Sessions are question-based. Students learn to spot patterns, avoid common traps and build repeatable frameworks for clinical vignettes. Alex and the student find where their reasoning breaks down. Then they turn missed questions into practical decision trees to use on test day.
Background and qualifications
Alex earned an MD from UCLA School of Medicine. Alex then completed a general surgery intern year at Weill Cornell, and worked there as a surgery resident. Alex scored a 258 on Step 2 CK. Alex is now moving into diagnostic radiology while continuing to tutor medical students. Alex is a first-generation student from California's Central Valley and has worked with more than 60 USMLE clients.
Alex Valenzuela pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly tutoring sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Alex combines a 258 Step 2 CK score with real surgical training from Weill Cornell.
Best for medical students who put in the work but need their study to show up in exam scores.
Common questions
How much does Alex Valenzuela charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $100 to $250 an hour. Message Alex from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alex Valenzuela help with?
Alex Valenzuela helps with preparing for Step 2 CK, preparing for the Surgery Shelf, working through UWorld and NBME-style questions and breaking down clinical vignettes.
Is Alex Valenzuela certified?
Alex Valenzuela lists: MD, UCLA School of Medicine.
Does Alex help with shelf exams?
Yes. Alex helps students prepare for shelf exams, including the Surgery Shelf, as well as clinical rotations.
Which USMLE exams does Alex cover?
Alex tutors for Step 1 and Step 2 CK. Alex is especially focused on Step 2 CK.
How do I contact Alex Valenzuela?
Send Alex a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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