Gary was born and raised in Queens, New York. He attended Cornell University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology. While at Cornell, he served as a peer tutor for genetics and cell biology. He was also a teaching assistant for a biochemistry lab course and participated in basic science research.
After graduating from his undergraduate program, Gary worked as a research assistant at Columbia University Medical Center. He then matriculated to the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. In medical school, he continued to teach junior medical students and pursue clinical research. Later, he scored a 261 on Step 1, a 269 on STEP 2CK, and was in the 90th percentile on most of his shelf exams.
Gary enjoys asking clients questions and targeting fundamental concepts. He gives students the motivation and guidance they need to succeed. Currently, he is an internal medicine resident in New York. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights, and snowboarding.
USMLE Step 1
261
USMLE Step 2 Score
269
Fun Fact
Gary speaks Cantonese fluently.