Begin Your USMLE Step 1 with Confidence!

Build a strong foundation in basic sciences. Simplify complex concepts with our visual learning and integrated recall methods.

Join our FREE live demo on Nov 16(10 am CST) and see how we make Step 1 smarter!

Step 1 Regular Course starts Dec 01

Master Clinical Reasoning for USMLE Step 2 CK!

Transform your understanding into clinical mastery. Real-case scenarios and diagnostic challenges built for Step 2 CK success.

Step 2 CK Course begins Nov 26

Build Your Medical Core Strong

Rated 5/5 by Step 1 Toppers!

Concept-driven sessions, spaced repetition, and live doubt clearing to make your Step 1 preparation stress-free.

Get ready to master subjects like Anatomy, Biochem, and Pathology with ease!

Limited spots available. Reserve your seat now!

USMLE STEP 1

This course is fundamental to medical education

USMLE STEP 2 CK

This course is a key part of medical education

USMLE STEP 3

With a decade of experience in online medical exam tutoring

SHELF EXAMS

Cover core topics in areas such as internal medicine, surgery

ABIM EXAMS

Designed to assess a physician's knowledge and skills

Medical Students

StepExcel Boards Academy

Dr. Taher and his team’s expertise extends beyond the ordinary. With a focus on both group and one-on-one USMLE, he has honed a teaching approach that caters to diverse learning styles. His deep knowledge of USMLE prep content and over a decade of experience ensure you receive the highest quality guidance to excel in your exams.

At Stepexcel Academy, we understand that flexibility is key to your learning journey. That’s why we’re excited to announce that our comprehensive courses are now available both online and on-site. We assist in accommodation and it’s close to public transportation.
Date & Time : Nov 16 (10:00 AM CST)
Online Zoom meeting and on-site as per your convenience.

Location: 4922 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60077. Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey toward your dream?
If you follow our instructions diligently and still don’t achieve the desired outcome, our next usmle course is absolutely free, and we stand by it wholeheartedly

Explore Our Student Score Reports

Why Our Students Love Us

  • Fully online, available wherever you are
  • We teach strategies on how to approach test questions for USMLE Test Prep
  • Focus on high-yield material and work through cases
  • Motivation and on-track guidance
  • IMG friendly
  • Student information is kept completely confidential
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Professional & Trust-Building

Hear from our achievers who turned their USMLE dreams into reality.

What Students Say About Dr. Mohammed Taher

With over 14 years of USMLE tutoring experience, Dr. Mohammed Taher has guided thousands of students toward Step 1 and Step 2 CK success. Here’s what his students have to say:

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Satisfied Students

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Google Ratings

sandhya soni

Step 2 CK Candidate

The step 2 CK course was just awesome, those who finish with step 1 know that after completing with step 1 exam you are freaking out from where to start for step 2 CK. Simply starting with U-World is not the best option because I was not confident enough to tackle with step 2 format of questions.

Deepti Reddy

Step 1 Candidate

The extensive 4 month online Step 1 course by Dr Taher was very helpful to boost my second nbme score. I hope to take crash course and take next nbme. But so far it's the best experience I had.

Hassana Wambai

Step 2 CK Student

The interactive sessions and weekly tests kept me accountable. I saw a steady improvement in my test scores after every review.

harshita singh

IMG, Step 1 Aspirant

Stepexcel helped me restart and finally Pass Step-1
My name is Dr Harshita Singh. I am an old IMG mom. I graduated in 2014. I started my preparation very long ago but I had given up on my USMLE journey 4 years ago after struggling with low scores although I tried multiple resources. Five months later, I took NBME and scored 67%. Then I joined his crash course, and in the last 2 months my NBME scores rose and range between 74% - 81%.

Salsabel Alawadhi

Step 2 CK Candidate

Dr. Taher’s question discussions felt just like the real exam. His strategies for time management were invaluable.

Mohammed Ahmed

Medical Student, Step 1

Dr. Taher’s sessions are incredibly engaging and well-organized. The study materials and regular mock tests built my confidence for the real exam.

sa

Step 1 Aspirant

I joined StepExcel’s Step 1 program four months ago, and it has completely changed the way I approach my USMLE preparation. The classes are extremely well-structured, focusing on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.

Somaya Ali

USMLE Step 1 Student

I was struggling with time management before joining this course. The schedule and weekly tracking system helped me stay consistent and improve steadily.I recently completed the USMLE course with Dr. Taher, and I'm extremely satisfied with the results. Before joining the course, I felt lost and unsure about how to study, what to focus on, and which high-yield points to prioritize.

Dr Bina

Step 1 Candidate

I had the opportunity to study for my USMLE Step 1 exam under the guidance of Dr.Muhammad Taher and I am deeply grateful for the support and structured preparation he provided during this challenging journey.

SALSABEL ALAWADHI

IMG, Step 1 Graduate

Dr. Taher is an amazing teacher!
He is incredibly smart and teaches from the heart. His passion for helping students truly shows in every session. Dr. Taher has a unique and effective way of explaining the most important USMLE concepts by integrating the systems,

Sunil mehta

Medical Graduate, Step 2 CK

Before joining StepExcel Boards Academy, I was stuck in a frustrating loop. I had been preparing for Step 1 for nearly 8 months, using resources like UWorld, First Aid, and Boards & Beyond. But despite the time invested, I wasn’t making real progress. I lacked structure, and honestly, the slide-based lectures bored me

Omar Sheikh

Step 1 Candidate

Each session was power-packed with high-yield content and insights that you just can’t find in textbooks. This course truly made all the difference.

Sabahat iftikhar

USMLE Step 2 CK Student

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.

Bhavani Pen

IMG, Step 1 Candidate

I had the pleasure of attending Dr Taher's classes for USMLE Step 1 preparation, and I couldn't be more impressed with his teaching style and expertise. Dr Taher's ability to break down complex topics into easily understandable concepts made a significant difference in my understanding of the material. His classes were engaging, interactive, and well-structured, creating a collaborative learning environment where we could all benefit from each other's insights and questions

Shakhnoza Zaynieva

Step 2 CK Candidate

Dr.Taher is a teacher from the God! He is number one tutor in USMLE preparation, he has very deep knowledge and he can pass to all his students!
I have taken his courses for Step 1 it was amazing!
He is the tutor who cares about each and every student. He always makes sure that you are clear with any question and he even doesn’t care about time!

Alonso lopez herrera

Medical Student, Step 1

I took dr taher lectures for step 1. After his lectures my scores improved, and also during his classes he motivate you to keep forward. He makes things hard to understand into easy and simple. He always happy to talk and resolve questions and doubts. Thanks dr taher

Judah Okechukwu

Step 2 CK Aspirant

Dr. Taher’s course was literally a game changer! It solidified almost every concept I was struggling with. Without him and God this journey would’ve had a different outcome. But it’s not only Dr. Taher’s knowledge that helped, but also his was of teaching and how he motivates his students. Definitely 100% recommend his course.

cascade

IMG, Step 1 Student

Hi friends. Finding the right resources for the Medical boards preparation was quite challenging to me but thank god I finally came across the most Impeccable and Immaculate USMLE source EVER. The USMLE BOARDS ACADEMY. Under the utmost meticulate guidance of Dr. Khan and Dr. Taher I was able to feel confident and comfortable taking my upcoming Medical boards without getting nervous tackling questions, which is a blessing to me

Dr.Farisa Masood

IMG, Step 2 CK Candidate

What initially motivated me to join StepExcel was theoverwhelming volume of Step 1 content; I needed a structured program that couldstreamline my learning. From the very first class, the DR taher stylecompletely transformed my understanding

sandhya soni

Step 2 CK Candidate

The step 2 CK course was just awesome, those who finish with step 1 know that after completing with step 1 exam you are freaking out from where to start for step 2 CK. Simply starting with U-World is not the best option because I was not confident enough to tackle with step 2 format of questions.

Deepti Reddy

Step 1 Candidate

The extensive 4 month online Step 1 course by Dr Taher was very helpful to boost my second nbme score. I hope to take crash course and take next nbme. But so far it's the best experience I had.

Hassana Wambai

Step 2 CK Student

The interactive sessions and weekly tests kept me accountable. I saw a steady improvement in my test scores after every review.

harshita singh

IMG, Step 1 Aspirant

Stepexcel helped me restart and finally Pass Step-1
My name is Dr Harshita Singh. I am an old IMG mom. I graduated in 2014. I started my preparation very long ago but I had given up on my USMLE journey 4 years ago after struggling with low scores although I tried multiple resources. Five months later, I took NBME and scored 67%. Then I joined his crash course, and in the last 2 months my NBME scores rose and range between 74% - 81%.

Salsabel Alawadhi

Step 2 CK Candidate

Dr. Taher’s question discussions felt just like the real exam. His strategies for time management were invaluable.

Mohammed Ahmed

Medical Student, Step 1

Dr. Taher’s sessions are incredibly engaging and well-organized. The study materials and regular mock tests built my confidence for the real exam.

sa

Step 1 Aspirant

I joined StepExcel’s Step 1 program four months ago, and it has completely changed the way I approach my USMLE preparation. The classes are extremely well-structured, focusing on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.

Somaya Ali

USMLE Step 1 Student

I was struggling with time management before joining this course. The schedule and weekly tracking system helped me stay consistent and improve steadily.I recently completed the USMLE course with Dr. Taher, and I'm extremely satisfied with the results. Before joining the course, I felt lost and unsure about how to study, what to focus on, and which high-yield points to prioritize.

Dr Bina

Step 1 Candidate

I had the opportunity to study for my USMLE Step 1 exam under the guidance of Dr.Muhammad Taher and I am deeply grateful for the support and structured preparation he provided during this challenging journey.

SALSABEL ALAWADHI

IMG, Step 1 Graduate

Dr. Taher is an amazing teacher!
He is incredibly smart and teaches from the heart. His passion for helping students truly shows in every session. Dr. Taher has a unique and effective way of explaining the most important USMLE concepts by integrating the systems,

Sunil mehta

Medical Graduate, Step 2 CK

Before joining StepExcel Boards Academy, I was stuck in a frustrating loop. I had been preparing for Step 1 for nearly 8 months, using resources like UWorld, First Aid, and Boards & Beyond. But despite the time invested, I wasn’t making real progress. I lacked structure, and honestly, the slide-based lectures bored me

Omar Sheikh

Step 1 Candidate

Each session was power-packed with high-yield content and insights that you just can’t find in textbooks. This course truly made all the difference.

Sabahat iftikhar

USMLE Step 2 CK Student

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.

Bhavani Pen

IMG, Step 1 Candidate

I had the pleasure of attending Dr Taher's classes for USMLE Step 1 preparation, and I couldn't be more impressed with his teaching style and expertise. Dr Taher's ability to break down complex topics into easily understandable concepts made a significant difference in my understanding of the material. His classes were engaging, interactive, and well-structured, creating a collaborative learning environment where we could all benefit from each other's insights and questions

Shakhnoza Zaynieva

Step 2 CK Candidate

Dr.Taher is a teacher from the God! He is number one tutor in USMLE preparation, he has very deep knowledge and he can pass to all his students!
I have taken his courses for Step 1 it was amazing!
He is the tutor who cares about each and every student. He always makes sure that you are clear with any question and he even doesn’t care about time!

Alonso lopez herrera

Medical Student, Step 1

I took dr taher lectures for step 1. After his lectures my scores improved, and also during his classes he motivate you to keep forward. He makes things hard to understand into easy and simple. He always happy to talk and resolve questions and doubts. Thanks dr taher

Judah Okechukwu

Step 2 CK Aspirant

Dr. Taher’s course was literally a game changer! It solidified almost every concept I was struggling with. Without him and God this journey would’ve had a different outcome. But it’s not only Dr. Taher’s knowledge that helped, but also his was of teaching and how he motivates his students. Definitely 100% recommend his course.

cascade

IMG, Step 1 Student

Hi friends. Finding the right resources for the Medical boards preparation was quite challenging to me but thank god I finally came across the most Impeccable and Immaculate USMLE source EVER. The USMLE BOARDS ACADEMY. Under the utmost meticulate guidance of Dr. Khan and Dr. Taher I was able to feel confident and comfortable taking my upcoming Medical boards without getting nervous tackling questions, which is a blessing to me

Dr.Farisa Masood

IMG, Step 2 CK Candidate

What initially motivated me to join StepExcel was theoverwhelming volume of Step 1 content; I needed a structured program that couldstreamline my learning. From the very first class, the DR taher stylecompletely transformed my understanding

Why Choose Us?

Your USMLE journey deserves the right mentorship structured, motivating, and focused on success.
Experienced Faculty

1-on-1 classes

Exclusive 1-on-1 mentorship for faster, deeper learning impact. Every session, just you and your coach no distractions.

Experienced Faculty

Expert-Led Coaching

Learn from mentors who’ve trained thousands of successful USMLE candidates worldwide.

Concept Clarity

Concept Clarity

We break down complex medical concepts into easy, high-yield explanations for deeper understanding.

Smart Revision Strategy

Smart Revision Strategy

Boost retention with spaced repetition and focused review sessions crafted for USMLE efficiency.

Personalized Guidance

Personalized Guidance

From enrollment to exam day you’ll have mentors supporting your every milestone.

Confidence Building

Confidence Building

Develop a success mindset with peer discussions, mock tests, and feedback sessions.

Community Support

Supportive Community

Stay inspired through our strong alumni network and interactive student communities.

Experienced Faculty

Small Group classes

Experience the power of focused collaboration in small groups. Intimate class sizes, expert guidance, and dynamic discussions.

Elevate your prep
with our course offerings

Dr. Taher has been helping students globally apply effort in the right direction to ace usmle courses successfully. Follow our complete instructions while preparing for usmle test like Step 1. Our results are self-explanatory.

1. Revisions

Efficient and targeted revisions are the cornerstone of our program. We provide a structured revision plan that covers all essential topics, ensuring that you grasp the core concepts needed for the USMLE Step 1. Our comprehensive study materials and resources make the USMLE courses revision process both effective and manageable.

2. Mnemonics

Memory is a powerful tool, and we harness it through carefully crafted mnemonics. Dr. Taher’s mnemonic techniques are designed to help you remember complex information easily. These memory aids not only simplify your learning process but also enhance your ability to recall critical details during the USMLE examination.

3. Detailed

Our course materials are meticulously detailed, leaving no stone unturned. Dr. Taher believes in thorough preparation, and our study materials reflect this commitment. Each concept is explained in-depth, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Our detailed approach ensures that you are well-equipped to tackle any question that may arise on the USMLE course exam

Shelf Exams

Prepare for your clinical rotations and USMLE success with our comprehensive Shelf Exams. Each subject-specific test is designed to strengthen core medical knowledge, sharpen diagnostic reasoning, and ensure you're fully prepared for real-world patient care.
Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Elevate your medical education with exams widely adopted by LCME-accredited schools in the U.S., Canada, and international institutions — an essential tool for assessing and refining subject-specific proficiency.
OB/GYN

OB/GYN

Master the intricacies of women's health with our OB/GYN Shelf Exam — a comprehensive assessment featuring 110 multiple-choice questions on all aspects of the female reproductive system.
Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Covers illnesses that can impact children at different life stages, used by most LCME-accredited medical schools in the U.S. and Canada.
Psychiatry

Psychiatry

Prepare for success in the Psychiatry Shelf Exam — focusing on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and neurological disorders.
Surgery

Surgery

Comprehensive NBME Shelf Exam to test surgical knowledge after clinical rotations — widely used across U.S. and Canadian medical schools.
Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Assess your mastery of internal medicine topics for the USMLE — used in nearly all medical schools worldwide.