Explore the journeys and achievements of our past USMLE prep candidates through firsthand testimonials.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
“I am incredibly thankful to Dr. Reddy for going out of his way in providing the best service. Dr. Reddy gave his time, energy, and effort to help me out in my journey. Their quality and work ethic are what sets them apart. Dr. Reddy and Dr. Farooqi are very professional, friendly, and passionate individuals who love what they do to guide us. Any time I had a question, Dr. Reddy was always there to guide me. It is not only just a service but it’s a FAMILY you associate with and who cares for your future endeavors. I Highly recommend ExcelUSMLE!!!!”
Matched in Internal Medicine, Suburban Community Hospital
Dr. Reddy and his team were exceptional when it came to understanding my future goals in medicine and how they could assist me in achieving these goals. Through their excellent rotation placement to residency interview preparation, I felt well prepared and am confident going into intern year. Not only did they become mentors of mine, they became family. Residency season is a particularly stressful time, and it was well appreciated that Dr. Farooqi and the entire team were readily available to answer any questions or concerns I had. Highly recommend their services to anyone regardless of where you are in your medical journey.
Matched in Family Medicine, The Wright Centre for GME
Prior to reaching out to Dr.Reddy and Dr.Farooqi, I needed guidance during my pursuit in becoming a primary care provider. Knowing how difficult the residency process was, I knew I had to make a good impression upon the programs that I applied to. I decided to reach out to Dr. Reddy and his team for guidance and I must say the decision was life changing. The team really made sure I had the tools necessary to perform well during my residency interviews and they aided me in making informed decisions about my medical journey. They also provided me the opportunity to do elective rotations in primary care which strengthened my skill set going into intern year. I am happy to say that I matched in my top ranked program in Family Medicine!
Matched in Family Medicine, The Wright Centre GME
“I began my training with Dr. Reddy after struggling through my first match season at the recommendations of friends who had benefited from his teachings. How to be better at interviewing. My one-on-one preparation with Dr. Farooqi and Dr.Siciliano had a tremendous impact on my interview skills and led to a successful match in my preferred specialty! I just want to stress that I could not have perfected my technique and learned the game so well without their guidance. The skills I learned from them will be skills I will take with me and use the rest of my life in all future job endeavors. ”
Matched in Psychiatry at Loretto Hospital
The ExcelUSMLE team was instrumental in me matching into internal medicine this year. I had two unsuccessful attempts but this year I came to know about them and they helped me through this process every step of the way, made my application as strong as it could be and prepared me very well for my interviews. I am forever grateful to them for all the timely help and support.
Matched in Internal medicine at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA
I consider myself fortunate to have been introduced to Dr. Reddy and his team during this year’s application cycle. Dr. Reddy’s approachability and unwavering readiness to assist at any time proved invaluable to me. With their expertise, my personal statement was carefully refined and polished to perfection. Additionally, Dr. Reddy and Dr. Tom conducted mock interviews, which proved to be an indispensable component of my interview preparation. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Reddy and his team for their exceptional commitment and unwavering dedication, which were pivotal in facilitating my match process.
Matched in Internal Medicine at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Connecticut
I utilized ExcelUSMLE’s concierge course for interview preparation and felt confident and well prepared as a result. Dr. Wojda worked with me on an individual basis, got to know my strengths, and my weaknesses, as well as my communication style. We developed an authentic and compelling story which led to my increased confidence during interview season. I endorse Dr. Reddy’s and Dr.Farooqi’s work without reservation.
Matched in Psychiatry at St. Mary’s Hospital
For me it was the right decision to join this service. They provide you with 1:1 preparation which help you to answer all interview questions according to your life journey and your point of view. So, all answers are specific to you rather than generic answers which everyone can say, or group preparation can provide. They are able to give you many unique ideas/ tips and advice to make your responses truly unique and structured. Also, they rearrange your thoughts to be more professional and make sense to the interviewees. I really recommend them.
Matched in IM at Parkview Medical Center CO
I choose to learn from the best. When it comes to interview prep and writing personal statements, Dr. Reddy is that person. Dr.Farooqi and Dr.Katukuri are equally amazing mentors. He’s extremely intelligent, skillful, humble, passionate, teaching from decades of personal experience, and excited to show you the way. He takes the effort to understand exactly what you need and guides you through it. What he taught me helped me immensely in matching. I highly recommend them no matter your score.
Matched in Internal Medicine at University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
The 1:1 interview prep sessions with Dr. Katukuri, and mock interviews with Dr. Farooqi and Dr. Tom prepared me well for any residency interview question. The 1:1 interview prep is the most crucial aspect of ExcelUSMLE that sets it apart from other services. The interview prep sessions are very well structured and personalized to you. They help you tell YOUR story most effectively. They are the application boosters you need to match successfully.
Matched to the Categorical Internal Medicine residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Centre, PA.
The ExcelUSMLE team were invaluable in my path to residency. They guided me through my interview process, making sure I was able to maximize my chances of matching. The mock sessions helped me be confident during my interviews and make a good impression. Their team was personally available any time I had questions or needed extra assistance with my application and followed up with me regularly to make sure I had the most up to date information regarding the entire match process.
Matched in Internal medicine at Arnot Ogden Medical Center
I HIGHLY recommend using this company for all services, as they are very well trained and guide you perfectly throughout the year. Personally, Dr.Farooqi really was a lifesaver in preparing me for my interview, and was available 24/7 for any questions I may have had. They also helped me a lot in my personal statement and resume construction. I matched into my first choice thanks to their training!
Matched in Family medicine at Beaumont Health
My goal in 2022 was to get matched as an Internal Medicine resident at a good program in United States of America. In the process I have approached Dr Shravan Reddy, and his company ExcelUSMLE during my USMLE journey. He was approachable and very helpful. He guided me throughout the process particularly for obtaining the rotations and interview preparation. Interview preparation helped me to be confident and performed well in the interviews, this was only possible with the help of Dr.Farooqi. I got matched in Internal medicine residency in 2023 Match. I suggest everyone to get US Clinical experience through rotations and get well prepared for the interviews.
Matched in Internal medicine at Rochester Regional Health /Unity hospital, New York.
Dr. Farooqi is genuinely an exceptional mentor for interview preparation. Unlike other interview services, he values your opinion and experiences to tailor answers specific to your journey. His coaching covers every detail of the interview process, from virtual setup, personality development, body language, and tone modulation to help portray your confident self. Dr.Siciliano helped polish my personal statement to convincingly and more accurately reflect my thought process and journey in pursuing a cardiology fellowship. Dr. Reddy is an excellent resource and was incredibly supportive throughout the match process. I highly recommend their services to all the prospective applicants entering the match cycle.
Matched in Cardiology fellowship at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences at Permian Basin.
My journey to residency would not have been the same without the guidance and support I received from ExcelUSMLE. They helped me perfect everything from my ERAS Application, Personal Statement, and Interview preparation. I remember when I first started my mock sessions, I was clueless about how to articulate my experiences. Over time, with tremendous flexibility and patience from them, I was able to pre-match into a wonderful program in California for Family Medicine (KPC Health)! I’ll forever be grateful for their guidance and will be recommending them to all my colleagues!
Matched in Family Medicine at KPC Health Hemet, California
I’ve given my mock interviews with ExcelUSMLE with Dr. Farooqi, Dr.Katukuri, Dr.Siciliano, and they were of a great help. They’ve guided me on how to answer the most common interview questions along with detailed, unbiased review on how I’ve performed in the mock interviews and the areas of improvement. They were also very quick to respond if I had any questions during the entire process and would check up on me pretty often throughout the match cycle. I would definitely recommend their service for anyone applying for the upcoming match cycle.
Matched in Internal Medicine at Jacobi medical center/North Central Bronx
I took the service of Dr. Farooqi and his team for interview preparation for my residency match.They offered exceptional training and advice to make me ready for the residency interviews. I felt the training made me confident and perform in a way that boosted my chances to secure a residency match. Dr. Reddy offered prompt responses to my queries and immediate resolution of my concerns. I would highly recommend their interview training services to anyone who wants to perform their residency interviews with confidence. ExcelUSMLE is the best!!
Matched in Internal Medicine at Suburban community hospital
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to testify to Dr Farooqi and his team at ExcelUSMLE for training me during my residency interview process. Though my chances of matching were slim, Dr Reddy and Dr.Farooqi took personal interest and assigned a dedicated team of professionals to review my application and train me in all aspects of residency interview. I was able to work on my weaknesses and made them my strengths. Dr Reddy dedicated his personal time to conduct a mock interview and re-review my interview skills and it really boosted my confidence to perform well during the actual interview. It was truly an experience and a life changing opportunity for me to reach out to ExcelUSMLE through some close friends and I feel truly lucky to have met this amazing team. Keep up the great work Team ExcelUSMLE. Your passion to help medical students like me to secure residency is truly commendable.
Matched in University of Toledo, Family Medicine.
Where do I begin, I’ve had to deal with a lot of adversity and uncertainties over the years and then I came across Dr. Reddy’s services. I got to work with the right people at the right time and I have to say I was fortunate to have matched into a transitional year position last year and this year I used those same interview skills to secure a successful match into Psychiatry. I am forever grateful for ExcelUSMLE, HIGHLY recommend their services!
Matched in Psychiatry
My experience with the ExcelUSMLEteam during our sessions around the interview season was exceptional. Going into the season, I was apprehensive about my skills and performance in my upcoming interviews. However, throughout the multiple sessions with Dr. Farooqi and Dr.Katukuri , I gained a measure of confidence in being able to perform well. The sessions were very structured, personalized and allowed me to truly play to my strengths. The very deliberate manner in which Dr. Wojda improved both my ability to put forward my thoughts and effectively respond was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this service for anyone looking to substantially increase their performance with residency interviews.
Matched in Radiology UAMS
Being an IMG and an old graduate, I suffered a lot in my first interview season, but because of Dr. Reddy ‘s efforts I matched in a TY program and subsequently a categorical program the same year. I would like to recommend ExcelUSMLE’s services highly to all aspiring residents. The quality of training and in person interviews provided me with true insight on what to expect on the big day. The amount of support and motivation they provided helped me immensely to secure my dream of pursuing residency in the USA.
Matched in IM at Suburban Hospital
I feel so glad that i took the right decision to take Dr. Farooqi’s and team support in my match journey. They are very approachable and provide 1:1 interview coaching which really keeps you prepared for all types of interview questions and makes you very comfortable on the interview day. They were extremely supportive throughout my match process. They understand exactly what you need and gives feedback during mock interviews for further improvement. I highly recommend their services.
Matched in Internal Medicine at UAB Montgomery
I had a fantastic experience with the course. It gave me good preparation for a variety of interview questions and the best way to answer them, and I could feel the time and effort that was put into this preparation. I felt confident going into my interviews because of these sessions and would recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their skills for an upcoming interview season. It was great to work with you!
Matched in Internal Medicine at Summa Health in Akron, OH
Being an IMG, I knew the challenges of matching into radiology, that too in a prestigious university. Dr. Farooqi really helped me how to polish my answers, and how to project myself in the best light. Thank you!
Matched in Radiology at Creighton University
The interview experience with Dr. Siciliano has been tremendously helpful. He worked with me for hours to polish my interview skills and made sure that I am ready to face any upcoming interview. This helped me match into a TY program and subsequently a categorical one. Dr. Reddy was extremely supportive and encouraged me from the first day of our communication. He mentored me from the day I received the interview to the day I joined my residency program and made sure that I am well prepared to begin the residency. Thus, both of them helped me shine not only during the interviews but also during my residency.
Matched at Suburban Community Hospital Norristown PA
Rather than molding you into a “regimented machine” like I heard other interview coaches do, ExcelUSMLE provides highly individualized suggestions that help you to express who you truly are but teaches you to blend it magnificently with the professional nature of interviews. I felt very comfortable during interviews because I could think on my feet and adapt standardized questions, I was asked to answer that highlighted my best qualities. Thank you!
Matched in Cleveland Clinic, Urology
I used this company primarily for their interviewing services and the additional rotations they were able to set up. The rotations opened my eyes to really understand how to approach the literature to improve the quality patient care I can deliver, something that I felt I didn’t get enough of in medical school. The interviewing services were also extremely helpful, and it proved to me just how much I thought I knew about interviewing but didn’t ACTUALLY know. It happens to too many IMGs: You think you know until you flop in your face! I have to say, both sets of services were extremely valuable for very different reasons, and I don’t regret a single cent that I paid for it. It saved my career!
Matched at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
I was recommended to use ExcelUSMLE services by a close friend who had successfully matched into an Internal Medicine Residency program, despite having graduated 10 years prior from medical school. I was nervous about my chances, as this was my second match cycle, and I had to overcome several red flags, one of which was my extremely low step score and poor interview skills. However, in meeting with Dr Reddy and his associates, they were very understanding of my situation, yet realistic about my chances of matching. With their help, I gradually improved my communication skills, wrote a unique personal statement, and created an attractive CV. Even when I received interviews, they gave me that extra push to reach out to programs to secure more interviews, which I was able to do. In the end, I was able to match. To say I am grateful to them is an understatement!
Matched in Psychiatry at Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dr. Farooqi and his team have been a pleasure to work with. He always responded to me quickly, no matter how silly my questions were. Their inputs have definitely helped in improving my personal statement and interview skills. Glad that I have taken their help!! HIGHLY recommend getting trained by EXCELUSMLE
Matched in Internal medicine, categorical at Texas tech university.
While I did not take the course itself, my time in speaking with Dr. Reddy was very helpful as I entered into the match process. I had been unsuccessful in my last two match attempts. Dr. Reddy took the time to explain to me the robust services offered and a little about the staff that would be in my corner if I did choose to work with him and his team. Knowing the services offered and hearing their detailed descriptions from Dr. Reddy, made me feel confident that if I did exhaust all of my own self-improvements in my application, resume, experience, personal statement, etc. Dr. Reddy’s program and services had me covered to push me that one step further if need be. It was nice knowing I could find help and backup if I needed it. I’m thankful to Dr. Reddy for taking the time to tell me my options.
Matched in UTRGV Psychiatry Residency
To match in a competitive residency, you can leave no stone unturned. I had researched quite a few services but could not have trusted anyone else with the responsibility, other than Dr. Farooqi and Dr. Akbar. Their support, insights, and coaching have been an invaluable addition to my Match journey. Highly recommend them!
Matched in Internal Medicine at Memorial Healthcare
I am very grateful to the team for their help throughout the match season. I received extremely valuable editing of my CV from Dr.Akbar, personal statement from Dr.Wojda , and worked with them extensively for my interview prep with Dr.Farooqi and Dr.Suraj. They guided and advised me through this entire process. Also, their team members were always there to answer my questions on all topics, whether it was related to rotations/research and even visa related. Their interview prep is very comprehensive and detailed and adjusts to the capabilities of the candidate. Their Mock interviews gives you the much-needed ice- breaker. What stands out is their good will and never-ending support amidst the uncertainty of the match. I highly recommend ExcelUSMLE for the challenges you are expected to encounter in all aspects of matching into a residency/ fellowship.
Matched in Nephrology fellowship at Tulane University
I hired the expertise of ExcelUSMLE to fine tune my CV and personal statement for this match cycle and am delighted to write that their work helped me match at a program of my choice. The team was reliable and very easily approachable. They took my feedback into consideration and gave me the outcome of my choice. The team made sure to keep in touch throughout the match cycle and were quick to respond whenever I needed help. Dr.Farooqi and Dr.Reddy in particular stood out to me! I recommend their services to the future match aspirants with full confidence.
Matched in Internal Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University Chicago IL
Dr. Siciliano and Dr.Farooqi were by far the best interview coach and possesses excellent personal statement editing skills. Dr. Akbar was amazingly efficient for CV editing. Together Dr. Farooqi and Dr. Reddy helped me achieve my goal of Internal Medicine Residency. This is by far the highest quality service of its kind that I have encountered, and I recommend it even for candidates that consider themselves strong. Dr. Farooqi will accurately highlight areas for further improvement. The quality and professionalism of this combined service is one that I have never come across. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Matched in Internal Medicine
Dr. Farooqi is truly exceptional when it comes to preparing the applicants for residency interviews. The best part about training with him was that he personally worked with me, listened to all my thoughts, and made sure to structure and tailor my answers in a more professional manner. He was very patient and ensured that I was well prepared before my interviews. Facing several mocks with him made me very confident in handling any tricky question. I would highly recommend him without a doubt to anyone looking to match. I am forever grateful to the team for shaping me to be the more confident person that I am today!
Matched in Family Medicine
I got in contact with Dr. Reddy in the last 3 months of my interview cycle and even though the interview invites were sent out, he contacted me and directed me how to get in touch with the places I interviewed at and was very thorough and helpful to guide me all the way through the rest of the process including thank you emails. I am very glad I met Dr. Reddy, whom I can proudly say was one of the pillars to my success.
Matched in Internal Medicine at Arnot Ogden Medical Center
I had an exceptional interview training with Dr. Farooqi. I really liked how the sessions were very personalized based on individual needs. Mock interview sessions with Dr. Suraj greatly boosted my confidence and helped be perform better during interviews. I would highly recommend their training service for prospective residents.
Matched in Internal Medicine
I would describe my experience and training with ExcelUSMLE to be nothing short of – awesome! They were very thorough and professional with my CV and PS, after which I decided to use them for Interview Classes, and I was not disappointed!
Matched in Neurology at Creighton University
I came across this company through a relative of mine who secured a match the year prior to me, at first, I was apprehensive, but after my first session with Dr. Reddy, I grew more and more confident in my interview skills. Thank you, guys.
Matched in Family Medicine
Dr. Katukuri truly enabled me to put into words all that I needed to convey about myself and my USMLE journey. I had multiple interviewers applaud my interview skills, something I could not have dreamed of without Dr. Farooqi’s guidance and training. He was extremely accommodating and made sure that he created a comfortable space for me to ask questions and learn. Although I admit I was skeptical before I started off, I now know that my confidence has grown by leaps and bounds. Dr. Suraj’s support throughout the process was unparalleled! Out of all the investments I have made in my USMLE journey in terms of time and money, this has by far been the best decision I have made!
Matched in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center