Connor Cole MD USMLE Tutor | MedSchoolCoach

Connor Cole MDUSMLE Tutor

Connor graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before matriculating to UIC College of Medicine. He scored a 257 on Step 1, a 272 on Step 2, and honored all clinical rotations.

Connor Cole, MedSchoolCoach

What Students Say

Bio

Connor Cole was born in Evanston, Illinois and attended Saint Ignatius College Prep in downtown Chicago. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in kinesiology. After graduating college, Connor worked in endocrinology research at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine while applying to medical school. He scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT exam and matriculated into UIC College of Medicine in 2018. He then scored 257 and 272 on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, respectively. Additionally, Connor received honors on all third-year clinical rotations. After medical school, he completed an internal medicine transitional year at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Currently, Connor is a dermatology resident at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He believes that all medical students can do well on their exams when they utilize the right strategies and resources. He is passionate about helping other students navigate these stressful years and overcome their struggles so that they can go on to have rewarding careers in medicine.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Scores

USMLE Step1: 257
USMLE Step1: 272

Fun Fact

In his spare time, Connor enjoys playing the piano and drums, weightlifting, and spending time with his family.

contact us for more help

Recent Blog Posts

View All Posts
two female high school students checking a board at school, planning for pre-med undergraduate school

Is ED Or EA Right For Pre-Meds? Benefits & Timeline

Table of Contents Most early action (EA) and early decision (ED) application deadlines for undergraduate admission are November 1. Early[...]

calendar-icon July 17, 2024
two women having a discussion at a table

Your Guide to Multiple Mini Interviews (Plus Sample Questions & Prep)

Table of Contents Multiple mini interviews (MMIs) have become a standard part of the medical school admissions process for many[...]

calendar-icon April 23, 2025
Two pre-med students looking up how many times you can take the MCAT

How Many Times Can You Take the MCAT? Yearly + Lifetime Limits

Table of Contents Here is how many times you can take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), according to the[...]

calendar-icon November 12, 2024

Guidebooks

View all guidebooks
The Pre-Med Journey

The Pre-Med Journey: What it Takes to Get into Medical School

Thinking about applying to medical school? Discover what high school students need to know about obtaining a career in medicine.

Download
Successfully Planning for the USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK

Successfully Planning for the USMLE Step 1 and 2 CK

Get ready for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 with this free guide to study planning and resource utilization.

Download
100 MCAT Study Tips

100 MCAT Study Tips

Taking the MCAT? These 100 tips and tricks will help you ace the MCAT.

Download