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Empowering Future Physicians on the Path to Excellence
A pioneering approach to personalized medical education founded on mentorship & real-world expertise. Explore how our comprehensive, student-centric system guides aspiring doctors from MCAT prep through residency readiness, providing the tailored support, engaging curriculum, & clinical training to ensure you become a skilled, confident physician.

The MedSmarter Story
Started in 2004, MedSmarter was made official in the autumn of 2014 by the husband and wife team of entrepreneur Don Mahmood and Dr. Untara Shaikh, two individuals deeply passionate about making a difference in medical education. What started as a one-on-one tutoring service to help struggling students has grown into a comprehensive, student-centric system for medical training success.
Coming from diverse backgrounds, Don and Dr. Shaikh recognized the challenges students faced in navigating the intense demands of a medical career path. They were driven by a vision to create a new approach that would provide quality, personalized guidance missing from traditional medical curricula.
Starting in their home, they began tutoring pre-meds and medical students, taking the time to truly understand each individual's needs. This allowed them to develop tailored strategies that fostered mastery of concepts rather than just memorization. Their student-centered philosophy of going the extra mile for every learner attracted more students seeking their innovative methods.
The MedSmarter Difference
As the business organically grew through word-of-mouth referrals, Don and Dr. Shaikh assembled a team of physicians and industry professionals to establish MedSmarter's comprehensive training system. They pioneered a hybrid model blending one-on-one tutoring with interactive classroom learning tailored to all learning styles.
Small class sizes utilizing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic practices create an engaging, high-yield curriculum. With over 150,000 hours of coaching for 1,800+ students from 95+ universities worldwide, MedSmarter courses produce phenomenal results - a 98% lifetime pass rate and an average 170 point increase on NBME exams.


The MedSmarter Vision
MedSmarter is much more than an educational company - it's a community built on mentorship and lasting relationships. Our mission is to provide students with start-to-finish support on their journeys to becoming skilled, confident physicians.
From MCAT prep through residency readiness and clinical experience training, we are a guide dedicated to each student's comprehensive preparation. As practicing medical professionals who have been in their shoes, we understand the demands of this path intimately. Our student-centered approach empowers aspiring physicians to reach their full potential.
Why MedSmarter Is the Smart Choice
When considering a USMLE preparation program, MedSmarter stands out for several reasons. Our comprehensive video-on-demand resources offer high-quality content that caters to various learning styles

Comprehensive Resources

Expert Level Mentorship & Guidance

Flexible Learning

Smaller Class Sizes to Build Confidence

Accessibility and Convenience

Tailored Sessions with Disciplined Accountability

Hybrid of Tutoring & Classroom Learning

High-Yield Resources & Materials

98% Pass Rate Post MSTP Course

Study Anywhere with Online Access

Practice Quizzes

Complimentory USMLE Prep Trial

Question Breakdowns

Videos On Demand

Exclusive Webinars & Lectures

Support for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) & US MED Students

Personalized Study Plan
Meet our Team
In Association with Meenakshi Holdings, LLC.
Our team of MD’s and Professionals is devoted to assisting pre-med, medical students, IMGs and physicians succeed in their journey on becoming practicing physicians in the United States.

Don Mahmood
CHAIRMAN / CEO

Untara Shaikh, M.D, PhD
PRESIDENT / PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Hemalata Gujarathi, M.D.
INSTRUCTOR

Jason Colip, M.D.
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT ADVISOR

Nitin Venugopal, M.D.
CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

Syed N. Kamal, M.D.
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT ADVISOR

Zoha Shaikh
STUDENT SERVICES
Meet our Team
Our team of MD’s and Professionals is devoted to assisting pre-med, medical students, IMGs and physicians succeed in their journey on becoming practicing physicians in the United States.

Don Mahmood
CHAIRMAN / CEO

Untara Shaikh, M.D, PhD
PRESIDENT / PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Hemalata Gujarathi, M.D.
INSTRUCTOR

Jason Colip, MD
INSTRUCTOR

Nitin Venugopal, M.D.
CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR

Syed N. Kamal, MD
INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT ADVISOR
In Association with Meenakshi Holdings, LLC.
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