Hi! I'm Vivien Chen, MD.
Dermatology Resident
- She is interactive, encouraging, and question-driven, with a focus on big-picture concepts and strategies. Her clear, succinct explanations, gentle approach, and personalized study plans help build confidence while keeping sessions engaging and productive.
- If the workload feels overwhelming, she works with students to create a manageable starting point, gradually increasing pace and efficiency while maintaining a judgment-free, encouraging environment.
- She helps students reframe mistakes as valuable learning opportunities, focusing on progress and long-term trends rather than isolated setbacks. By reminding students of what they’ve already accomplished and that performance reflects strategy—not inherent ability—she empowers them to find an approach that works best for them.
I enjoy teaching and mentorship for a number of reasons: to pay it forward as I have benefited from mentorship from those before me, contribute to future physician perspectives on how they can take charge of their learning experiences - both for the test and for their future careers.
USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 2CK
USMLE Step 3
Years Tutoring With Elite
Vivien's Education
- MD from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 2022
- University of Miami Medical Scholars BS/MD Program, BS in Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 2017
- Currently completing her dermatology residency at Tulane Dermatology
- Scored: 258 on USMLE Step 1; 248 on USMLE Step 2 CK; 244 on USMLE Step 3
- Published academic author
- Blog post: Two New CCSSA NBMEs Are Coming for USMLE Step 2 CK
- Reported 350+ hours of EMP tutoring with over 30 students
BS
University of Miami
MD
University of Miami
Dermatology Residency
Tulane School of Medicine
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