PASS ProgramReviews of pass-program.com

The best way to build your future is to invest in yourself...and that's EXACTLY what I did. I found out about the PASS Program from an organization I am in which has MD/DO students, residents, and attendings from all over the US/international. The first time someone asked about Step prep resources the chat lit up with that GOLDEN name "Dr. Francis." I was no where near ready for step but I took note and told myself when its my time for step prep I need to come back and research more about this doctor that everyone so eagerly mentioned. Then about a year later I was ready for step and given a step deadline from my university. Like any other medical student i was scared I have to admit and I felt no where near ready for step. Then as any other medical student does I reached out to my mentors who knew how I preform academically, testing anxiety, and etc. They both just finished the PASS program and honestly told me about how much the program helped them and how "they wish this is how they learned the information the first time." Now if my mentors talked about anything that highly I knew I had to invest in myself and see what the program would do for me. So i was still scared but signed up 2 days before my 5 week session, prayed about it, and hoped to become one of those students that would rave about this mysterious "Dr. Francis." PASS program is for anyone and everyone who wants to be confident in not only passing step but wants to be a medical professional who can manage a pt without relying on a pocket manual for every single change in a patient's management. You don't learn how to memorize a disease but how to manage a disease a pt has. You learn normal then are able to follow what the abnormality is, how PEx will present, lab values, BASICALLY EVERYTHING. Also this is not one of those programs where you just get lectured at, Dr. Francis will catch you off guard and call your name rephrase the scenario and make sure you are really understanding. He WILL ask you if you truly understand give me a connection and not that stuff in First Aid that we are told to memorize but a real world connection or an additional system that can be affected. If I could I would write a novel about the PASS program but out of the x-amount of dollars I've spent for my medical education so far this has been the BEST INVESTMENT for my future. I will surely be back for Step 2 prep and Step 3.

Excellent Program, I am thankful and feel blessed to be part off. Looking forward to encourage and recommend others to join. Dr. Francis and team all are amazing, very helpful and dedicated to their service.

The lectures for step 2 were generic

If you're looking for guidance and help with studying for STEP, then Pass Program is the best place to start. The tutors here are so knowledgeable and helpful, from helping you to nail down last min details to building confidence to take the "Big one". Before starting the Pass Program, my knowledge gaps were huge and I was missing key details or clues written in practice questions. After going through the course, I was able to bridge the gap and knew what the question maker was getting at even before reading the whole stem. Dr. Francis was a great help and someone who was great to have in my corner before taking Step. With his constant dedication and guidance, I was able to pass my step with a good margin and am now looking forward to continuing on with my medical career.

Staff is very considerate and personable via email correspondence(Nick) and phone call (Tesha). I was not able to take advantage of the program at the moment but seems like a people oriented initative.

My review may be kind of lengthy, but I want the reader to get a breathe of just how great the PASS program is. I took Step 1 after 8 weeks of dedicated study. I did everything I knew how to do: pathoma, sketchy, Uworld, and almost all of the NBMES. After burning out shortly before my test, and being able to get back on track I failed by two points. I was devastated. My school told me that all I needed to do was simply do uworld again and I would be fine. So thats exactly what I did, again a fail, but this time lower than my previous attempt. I was crushed. This meant my graduation would be delayed and all the work I had put in was just not enough. My school offered me little to no help and basically said figure it out, we believe in you. My last option was the PASS Program as my school was giving me only one more attempt, before "further action" was taken. I packed up and went to PASS. From the first day, I felt inspired. The classroom environment is what I thrived in. Constantly thinking and challenging my brain, additionally never a dull moment. The days were long but worth it. I would go to the gym then, morning questions, class, and then try to drill and study for 2/3 hours a day. It took a lot of energy out of me but I was determined. My confidence was up, I was feeling like i belonged and I just knew I would pass step 1. Well on the 4th week things changed for me. I had a family member pass away and ended a relationship. I was crushed. I left PASS but returned after the funeral. Im not sure how I did it, but I wouldn't have been able to continue on without my PASS family. Although i was close to my goal, mental barriers really had always been my downfall with STEP 1. Thankfully to the environment and the friends at PASS and my tutor, I was able to overcome those obstacles, study up a little more and PASS STEP 1 by a good margin. Dr. Francis didnt allow me to even think about giving up, he didnt even entertain the option of anything, but my best. It was one of the best feelings in the world. This test is hard. Just do not give up and put in the work! Life will happen, but this program has seen it all. They know just how to be there for you. If you show up everyday and do your part, PASS will do theres.

I recently passed my COMLEX after failing it the first time. Definitely know your micro and pharm!! Working with Dr. Francis and the tutors have been so uplifting. There were times when I just felt so down, wondering if I would make it, but eventually I did! When I texted Dr. Francis, he called me right away to congratulate me. My main tutor called me the day before to check in to see if I was okay. This is truly a family environment, and I'm so grateful to be here. Forever thankful for the community and Dr. Francis & all the tutors for having faith in all of us.

The program was very good! Catering to the basics and much needed physio and biochem - it’s breaks down everything so smoothly that you learn vs memorise!