You Can Study 10 Hours a Day and Still Fail Step 1.
Generic courses don’t know your gaps. A 1-on-1 tutor does. Every IMG’s weak areas are different — that’s why cramming through a fixed syllabus rarely works. With Step Up, your sessions are built entirely around what you are missing.
470+
Students Mentored
70%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
30%
Average Score Improvement
4.8+
Student Rating
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470+ Students
Mentored worldwide
Same effort, different outcome
What Changes When You Study With Step Up
Before Step Up
5 problems- No direction — just "do more questions"
- Generic courses built for the average student, not you
- Too much information, no way to prioritize it
- Cramming with no sense of what's actually working
- Zero personalization to your weak areas
After Step Up
5 solutions- A personalized study plan built from a real diagnostic
- Direct access to your tutor — not a rotating cast of TAs
- Sessions built entirely around YOUR weak areas
- Flexible scheduling that fits your actual life
- A mentor who sat for this exact exam, steering the plan
Why Step Up
6 Core Program Features
Everything is designed around one idea: your prep should look like you, not a generic syllabus.
Personalized Study Plan
“Built from your diagnostic, not a fixed syllabus.”
Every plan starts with a diagnostic — your sessions are built around your specific gaps, not a generic curriculum.
1-on-1 Direct Tutor Access
“Work directly with Dr. Ohioma — not a rotating pool of TAs.”
Async messaging between sessions included, so questions don't wait for your next call.
Small Group Option (Max 20)
“Prefer company? Still get real individual attention.”
Small-group mentorship capped at 20 students, so it never turns into a lecture hall.
Flexible Scheduling
“Built around clinical shifts, not the other way around.”
Evening and weekend sessions that fit residency prep and life outside studying.
Free Trial / Consultation Session
“30 minutes, zero obligation.”
Start with a free consultation to assess your weak areas before you commit to anything.
Proven Results
“70% first-attempt. 30% average improvement.”
Across 470+ students mentored — real numbers, not projections.
Two ways to work with us
Pick What Fits Your Situation
Not everyone needs the full Marathon. Here’s how to know which path is yours.
For a complete rebuild.
4 Months Marathon
Structured, accountability-driven, built around your test date.
“You've tried self-study before and need a system, not just sessions.”
See the ProgramFor targeted fixes.
1-on-1 Hourly Tutoring
You know your weak areas — book expert hours as you need them.
“You know exactly what you're missing and just need expert time.”
See the ProgramThe 4 Months Marathon
Day 1 to Exam Day, Fully Mapped
14 milestones across 4 sequenced phases. Tap through to see exactly what happens, week by week.
Step 1 of 14 · Phase 1
Day 1 — Program Begins
“No more guessing where to start.”
You're paired with Dr. Ohioma from day one. Your welcome session confirms your test date and gets your diagnostic scheduled within the week.
Pricing
Invest In a Plan, Not Just Hours
Choose flexible hourly packages, or the full 4 Months Marathon program.
1-on-1 Hourly Tutoring
Book expert hours as you need them — no long-term commitment.
What’s included
- Live 1-on-1 video sessions via Zoom
- Session recordings shared within 24 hrs
- Personalized weak-area diagnostic
- Full Step 1 & Step 2 CK coverage
- Priority email support
- Progress tracking across all sessions
- Flexible scheduling — no fixed slots
- Curated practice questions between sessions
Secure booking 30-day refund on unused hours Fast scheduling
4 Months Marathon
The full structured program — all 4 phases included.
$350
One-time payment for the full 4-month program · all phases included
Reserve Your SeatSecure booking Capped at 20 students
- 40+ hours of 1-on-1 mentorship across 4 months
- Direct mentor access via async messaging
- Full Step 1 content roadmap, sequenced by phase
- Peer cohort with accountability check-ins
- Personalized diagnostic and progress tracking
- Full-length simulated exams in Phase 4
- Portal access with study resources and recordings
- 30-day post-program support
ECFMG
Certified Physician
Founder & Mentor
Taught by Someone Who’s Done This — While Working Too.
Dr. Ohis Muhammed Ohioma
Not a full-time lecturer reciting slides — a physician who prepared for this exact exam under the same time pressure you're facing now.
Dr. Ohioma sat for Step 1 and Step 2 CK while working the same demanding schedule this course is built around, then spent three years tutoring other working physicians and IMGs through the material that actually moves scores. The sessions reflect what got him — and his students — through the exam.
- 470+
- Students Mentored
- 70%
- First-Attempt Pass Rate
- 30%
- Average Score Improvement
Satisfied Students, In Their Own Words
Real messages from students working through Step 1 and Step 2 CK with Step Up.
FAQs
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