From a foreign non-US IMG point of view As a non-US IMG who is completely foreign to the USMLEs and test taking strategies, I highly appreciated the program. I believe what Dr. Naik and his team have created is very beneficial. His test taking class was what really blew my mind. I had never seen someone answer questions correctly and so quickly. And they way he dissects the vignettes to draw out the very important clues to help you answer questions is pretty awesome. The 6 week course is fast but efficient. You really have to follow their rules in terms of studying the topics taught in class after the class is over for it to be effective for you. I also want to give a shout out to my tutor. The one-on-one sessions was what helped me be more confident. We made plans strategically, focused on weak areas, filled in knowledge gaps and worked very hard in improving my test taking skills. I had never done multiple choice questions from where I did medical school so it was challenging for me but this course really helped me on that. Highly recommend. No frills or bs.

You have to trust the process You have to trust the process. He’s class is hard and he expects a lot from all his students but if you put the time and effort you’ll have an excellent result. I have taken his course for step 2 and step 3 and I have never felt so prepare/confident for an exam. Bc of my score I was able to match.

The USMLE's will be as easy as Drinking Water! Whether you're taking the USMLE's, COMP, or Shelf, Dr. Naik will make it as easy as "Drinking Water." Dr. Naik makes the toughest concepts in medicine comprehensible and applicable. He'll provide you with the tools, clues, and methods on how to answer each question. You'll notice how fast and accurate you are at getting to the right answers as you go through UWorld questions. The course is tough because there is a lot of material, but everything is important, so if you focus in class, that'll get you halfway through reviewing the material. Dr. Naik will be direct in class to make you understand and remember the material, which may seem stressful, but it's a good push. He tells stories that make the material relatable and understandable. Dr. Naik cares about his students, he remembers our weaknesses and strengths and helps you build you knowledge by drilling you in class and advising on what to improve on. He basically tailors his course to you as he lectures and you'll be amazed at how much he remembers about each student. He also offers more than the course, by providing guidance and programs to help you all the way through residency. Overall Survivors Course is different from all the other courses because it removes all the other nonsense we don't need to know, gets the job done, and you get that personal care and attention you need to get through these tough exams. If that's what you're looking for, than you should join the course!

Trust the Process Survivor’s Course is genuinely the best prep course you can find. I’ve used all the other resources a medical student can use, but none of them connect the medical knowledge and simplify the information the way Dr. Vijay Naik and the tutors do. I joined the live course for USMLE step preparation, took their guidance, and saw a rapid change in my scores. I highly recommend that if you need help with boards, take the live course!

Dr Naik changes lives Dr. Naik has raving reviews and it's normal to be skeptical of if the reviews are real. After taking his course and passing all my exams I can guarantee every review is legit. He is honestly changing so many lives by helping students. I always struggled with exams and did very poorly on step1, but I took his course for the CBSE/Step2 and I felt like my eyes were finally open. All the things that never made sense or felt confusing were clarified and explained so well. His course is intense. It's 6 weeks of dedicated studying, and if you follow is schedule you will succeed. Some students take the course twice, but that depends on how weak your foundation is and how much effort did you put in to review before/after his lectures. His teaching style is a little unconventional and seems harsh to some students. But he's genuinely very caring and dedicated to his students. I feel like he puts on a bit of a harsh tone to keep you alert, but his jokes are hilarious. I still quote some of his one-liners. Just go in without any ego or pride. Be honest about what you don't know. Put the effort in and study hard. Just put your trust in Dr. Naik. He will help you, as long as you want to be helped.