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The Board Exam Method That Works Even For
Most students study facts. Top scorers study the exam itself. In one Free Consultation, we’ll show you which one is holding your score back.
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100% free · No obligation · About 10 minutes
Real students, real situations
8,000+ Students. Every Situation Different. Same Turnaround.
Find the story that looks like yours.
See your scenario? You’re not the exception. You’re the pattern.
One method, every board exam
Which Exam Are You Taking?
Taking a specialty board? Pick yours:
Who’s behind the method
Meet Dr. Alec Palmerton
Alec Palmerton, MD scored in the top 0.1% on Step 1 and graduated from Stanford Medical School. He was ranked to match at his top-choice residency, Harvard-MGH, three days after his interview. He has passed seven major board exams without a single 8-hour study day.
He built the method after seeing the same pattern across hundreds of students: the students who struggled most weren’t missing knowledge. They were missing a way to catch why they kept picking the wrong answer. Our coaches now teach it for Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3, COMLEX, Shelf exams and specialty boards.
You will be working with Dr. Alec Palmerton and his team to reach your goal.
How we help
Coaching, flashcards and free guides
1-on-1 Coaching
For every board exam. A coach trained in the method finds why you miss the questions you miss, then builds your plan around it.
Anki Decks
Concept-based Step 1, Step 2 CK and Pharmacology cards, built so you understand the material instead of memorizing it.
Free Guides
Hundreds of articles on studying for the boards, plus our guides for IMGs and for anyone who didn’t pass.
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Let’s Find Out What’s Actually Holding Your Score Back
About 10 minutes. 100% free. No pressure, no pitch, just a diagnosis.
Before your call, take two minutes to:
- Write up all your questions.
- Think about the parts of the test that are hardest for you.
- Have your recent results in mind: scores, block breakdowns, weak topics.
- Bring to the call anyone who makes this decision with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly happens on the Free Consultation call?
During your 10-minute session, we look at your current approach, find why you’re missing the questions you’re missing, and show you what a plan built around that would look like.
How is this different from UWorld, AMBOSS, Boards & Beyond, or a tutor I’ve already tried?
Those are strong tools for content and practice volume. None of them are built to diagnose why a specific student keeps picking the wrong answer despite knowing the material. That is the one thing our method is built around.
Which exams does this cover?
Step 1 (or COMLEX Level 1), Step 2 CK (or COMLEX Level 2), Step 3 (or COMLEX Level 3), Shelf exams and the CBSE. We also coach specialty boards such as ABIM, ABEM, ABOS, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Critical Care. Taking a board that isn’t listed? Ask us on your Free Consultation.
Will I work directly with Dr. Palmerton?
You will work with Dr. Alec Palmerton and his team, focusing on following the method to reach your goals with the right guidance.
How much time do I need to spend on this each day?
Most students spend about 15 to 30 minutes a day applying the technique. It’s about applying what you already know more effectively, not adding hours of new studying.
How quickly can I expect results?
Most students notice a shift within a week or two of applying the method. On your Free Consultation, we’ll talk through how that fits your exam date.