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Trust Dr. Taher, he may just end up helping you the secure your residency of your choice! His step 1, step 2 courses as well as rigorous step 3 guidance, helped fast track my progress into the outstanding position I currently am in. I had very low NBME scores initially, but Dr. Taher provided strong support during my daily block solving and reviewing. He enhanced my approach in tackling my most difficult systems and specific topics which drastically improved my score in a span of 2 months for step 1. I passed step 1 only 10 days after his step 1 course. During my clinical rotations, I would randomly do questions just to pass my shelf exams. After my clinical rotations, I enrolled in Dr. Taher's step 2 CK course for 4 months. Just about 2 weeks after his course, I ended up getting +10 on my real step 2 CK exam compared to my best NBME score. For Step 3, Dr. T and I planned out a strategy and now I'm a couple months away from the residency interview season, all finished and ready. In a span of 10 months of dedicated training in Dr. T's step excel program, I stand ready to accept (hopefully with everyone's prayers) the residency of my choice in this upcoming interview season. I would 100% recommend Dr. Taher and guarantee you will be in my position if you take his course seriously! Please don't hesitate. Invest in your future now, and reap the rewards just like myself!

My name is Nadia Shaheen and I am an old IMG from Pakistan who moved few years ago to United States. I was preparing for my Step-1 exam for a very long time but I was going nowhere. I had tried multiple resources like UFAP and Boards & Beyond, but my preparation lacked consistency and proper integration. Joining Dr. Taher’s classes was a complete game-changer. His approach is on an entirely different level, something I had never experienced during medical school in Pakistan. If you truly follow Dr. Taher’s guidance for Step 1 or Step 2, failure is simply not an option. Everyone in our group who studied under him passed Step 1, and many continued with him for Step 2. I was so impressed that I even enrolled my younger brother in his Step 1 crash course. Dr. Taher is not just a brilliant instructor, he’s a dedicated mentor who genuinely cares about his students success. I wholeheartedly recommend his classes to anyone preparing for their USMLE exams. If I could give ten stars, I would. Thank you sir for all help and answering my calls anytime I needed.

I had the opportunity to study for my USMLE Step 1 exam under the guidance of Dr.Muhammad Tahir, and I am deeply grateful for the support and structured preparation he provided during this challenging journey. Our tuition sessions began in May 2023 and continued for 4 to 5 months. From the very beginning, he displayed strong command over the USMLE Step 1 content, especially in key subjects like pathology, pharmacology, physiology, and microbiology. His teaching style is conceptual, high-yield, and exam-focused, which made even the most complex topics feel approachable and manageable. One thing I particularly appreciated was his ability to simplify difficult concepts using clinical examples and real-life scenarios. This helped me not just memorize, but truly understand and retain the material. He constantly emphasized “thinking like a doctor”, which is exactly what the exam demands. He was always punctual, organized, and came prepared with structured notes, relevant First Aid references. We also practiced USMLE-style MCQs regularly, and he taught me how to approach tricky questions using process of elimination and critical thinking. Another major strength of his teaching is the personalized attention he gave. He was genuinely invested in my progress. If I struggled with a topic, he would revisit it until I was confident. He was approachable and supportive, creating a safe space to ask questions—no matter how small. That said, I do feel that in a subject like biochemistry , the sessions could have been slightly more visual or interactive—perhaps using more diagrams, flowcharts, or USMLE-style clinical correlations. But whenever I requested something specific, he was very flexible and quickly adapted to my learning needs. By the time I took my Step 1 exam, I felt significantly more confident. His consistent guidance, revision plans, and motivational support helped me build the discipline I lacked when I first started. Alhamdulillah, I passed my Step 1, and I truly believe his tutoring played a meaningful role in that outcome. I would highly recommend dr.Tahir to anyone preparing for Step 1, especially if you’re looking for a committed teacher who will walk with you step-by-step and help you build a strong foundation. His sincere dedication and understanding of the USMLE system make him an excellent mentor.

I’m an international medical graduate with a 7-year gap since graduation, and when I began preparing for Step 1, I was completely overwhelmed by the volume, depth, and complexity of the material. My foundational knowledge was poor, and although I had some familiarity with system-based content, I lacked the core understanding of concepts that tie everything together—especially in high-yield areas like cardiovascular and renal physiology. Subjects like biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology were particularly difficult for me, as I never had the opportunity to truly grasp them in medical school. These subjects used to frustrate me the most, and I had mentally written them off—until I started learning from Sir Taher. Alhamdulillah, I was blessed with the right mentor at the right time. Initially, it was challenging to adapt to his integrative method of teaching. I wasn’t used to interlinking basic sciences and clinical reasoning so fluidly. But with his visual teaching approach, structured integration, and tremendous patience, the most complicated concepts began to feel logical—even intuitive. He didn’t just teach individual subjects—he revived my understanding across all subjects, helping me rebuild my base and finally see the bigger picture in medicine. What stood out was not just his knowledge, but his sincerity, consistency, and passion. I was dealing with undiagnosed ADHD and navigating emotional challenges in my personal life, which left me mentally drained most days. But I stayed regular in his sessions because he made learning feel accessible, engaging, and judgment-free. He never once discouraged me from asking basic questions. No matter how “simple” they seemed, he respected my curiosity and always explained thoroughly. For the first time, I began to feel like a doctor again. I wanted to study—not just for an exam—but to truly understand the “why” and “how” of what happens inside the human body. That shift in mindset was only possible because of his mentorship. I took both his regular and crash Step 1 courses, and the results speak for themselves: UWorld First Pass: 60% UWorld Second Pass: 84% NBME 26: 64% (Feb) NBME 27: 80% (Apr 22) NBME 28: 75% (Apr 29) NBME 29: 80% (May 4) NBME 30: 85% (May 9) NBME 31: 81% (May 11) Free 120 at Prometric: 77% (May 13) Real Exam (May 16): Pass From 28% to 84%, this wasn’t just an academic journey—it was a spiritual and emotional comeback. Sir Taher didn’t just help me pass Step 1; he helped me reclaim confidence, purpose, and identity as a future physician. May Allah bless him immensely. He has my deepest duas and respect—for being not just an outstanding teacher, but a genuine source of guidance and strength in my life.

Hi I am Suhana, and I took 1 on 1 classes with Dr. Taher at Step Excel Academy in November 2024 and honestly, it was the best decision I made for my Step 1 prep. Before joining, I was stuck for months. I had been studying for 8 months but barely got anywhere. I had only done 20% of UWorld, hadn’t taken a single assessment, and my basics were really shaky. On top of that, I was dealing with a lot of pressure from my family about marriage, which just made it even harder to focus. I kept trying to push through, but nothing was clicking, and my confidence was super low. A friend of mine recommended Dr. Taher, and I’m so glad I listened. From the very first session, I could feel the difference. He didn’t just explain concepts, he made me understand them. He is not only an amazing teacher but also a real mentor. He guided me through everything, even the day before my exam, and kept me motivated when I needed it the most. Looking back now, I genuinely don’t know where I’d be without his help. I 100% recommend taking his classes. It turned everything around for me. Thank you so much, Dr. Taher. Truly grateful!