About The Boards Professor
Dr. Shauhin “Sean” Moazezi, DO
Founder & Lead ProfessorSean founded The Boards Professor in 2017, while he was in medical school. He sat every USMLE and COMLEX exam he teaches, and today he runs The Boards Professor full time.
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“He teaches you a solid method approaching questions and is extremely knowledgeable. The ultimate sensei.”
Why he teaches
My passion for teaching stems from a love of deep learning. For me, teaching has always been a powerful tool for mastering material, and I’ve consistently sought out opportunities to teach as part of my learning journey. I began at 14, teaching tennis strategy at the Barnes Tennis Education Center, and nearly 20 years later, that same enthusiasm continues to drive me.
His path
- Biopsychology degree, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Founded The Boards Professor the year he started medical school
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internal medicine residency, Redmond Regional Medical Center, Rome, Georgia
- Hospitalist in Boston, teaching residents from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Runs The Boards Professor full time. Find him on LinkedIn and Doximity, and read his reviews on Wyzant.
How we work
- Free 20-minute intro call. Where you are, your exam date and what hasn’t worked so far.
- A plan built for you. Around your practice exam results and the time you actually have.
- One-on-one sessions. Practice questions worked together, so you learn how to reason, not just memorise.
- Every major exam. USMLE Step 1, 2 CK and 3, COMLEX Level 1, 2-CE and 3, and ABIM Internal Medicine.
Questions students ask us
Can DO students take the USMLE as well as the COMLEX?
Yes. Many DO students take both, and we build one study plan that covers both exams.
Who will I work with?
Sean or one of our professors below. Your free intro call is where we match you with the right tutor for your exam.
How do I get started?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. No commitment.
Meet our professors
Physician-educators and medical students who have taken the exams they teach.
Before medical school
MCAT: Getting into medical school
Daniel ThengDaniel Theng
Currently a fourth-year medical student at UCSF applying into diagnostic radiology, Daniel has a passion for clinical AI, radiology informatics, and, of course, teaching. His own journey through the MCAT, medical school coursework, and board-style exams has given him a unique perspective on how the science students learn today eventually comes together in clinical practice.
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When tutoring, Daniel focuses on more than simply memorizing facts. He helps students understand the reasoning behind the material and builds clinical and conceptual frameworks that make difficult topics easier to remember. When working through practice questions, he also digs into the distractors such as why an answer might seem tempting, and when it would actually be correct, so students can recognize those traps when it matters most.
He is really excited to help students turn MCAT preparation into a structured plan they can feel confident in, while also continuing to grow as an educator and develop his teaching skills along the way.
Medical school & residency
USMLE & COMLEX: Medical licensing exams
Alexandra LlovetAlexandra Llovet
I am an MD/PhD student at Emory University pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology. My research focuses on a mixed-methods analysis of social determinants of health among immigrant populations in Brazil and the United States.
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It takes a village to make a doctor, and we are the village. I listen to students’ needs and serve as a teacher, test-taking coach, and accountability buddy. My focus is getting students across the finish line. For students who need content review, I synthesize information into clinical frameworks and more importantly, teach students how to come up with their own frameworks. This skill increases retention! For students struggling with test anxiety, I provide structure and coping strategies so they retrieve information effectively under pressure. I want students to excel with the confidence that they have all the tools to solve problems when they are under pressure.
Dr. Sahith ValluruDr. Sahith Valluru
I am a graduate of NTR University of Health Sciences in Andhra Pradesh, India, with a strong foundation in medicine and a global perspective on healthcare. I was affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Radiology, where I specialized in utilizing advanced radiology software to analyze uptake levels in various cancers, enabling differentiation between metabolically active tissues and cancerous conditions.
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As an educator, my priority is to identify and build upon the strengths and weaknesses of my students while understanding their interests beyond medicine. By integrating their passions with a systematic approach to learning, I create a personalized roadmap to simplify even the most challenging subjects. I strive to distill complex topics into foundational concepts, empowering students to answer questions effectively and confidently. Additionally, I incorporate strategies to enhance mental readiness, such as breathing exercises and confidence-building techniques, ensuring students approach exams in their best condition. Teaching is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor, and my tailored approach is designed to help students overcome obstacles and excel, not just in academics, but as future doctors. My ultimate goal is to guide students in becoming the best versions of themselves as medical professionals by providing a structured, personalized, and supportive learning experience.
Dante MagdiciDante Magdici
Dante is a USMLE tutor who specializes in Step 1 and Step 2 CK preparation. With a background in biochemistry and medical education, he has been tutoring USMLE students since 2024. He focuses on making complex material easier to understand and helping students apply their knowledge to board-style questions.
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Dante takes an interactive, individualized approach to tutoring. Rather than simply explaining the correct answer, he works with students to understand their reasoning, identify key clues, and compare answer choices. Together, they pinpoint whether missed questions stem from knowledge gaps, misinterpretation, reasoning errors, or pacing challenges. He also helps students manage test-taking anxiety and build confidence for exam day, creating a supportive environment where mistakes become opportunities to learn.
Before pursuing medicine, Dante taught classical piano. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys spending time outdoors and getting in a good workout.
After residency
Board certification: ABIM & specialty boards
Dr. David WadieDr. David Wadie
Wadie is a third-year cardiology fellow and Chief Cardiology Fellow at Henry Ford Providence Hospital in Michigan. After earning his DO from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and completing an internal medicine residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, he went on to become board certified in Internal Medicine and pass the Adult Echocardiography board examination. Currently, Wadie is pursuing fellowship training in interventional cardiology, with a long-term goal of specializing in high-risk coronary interventions and cardiogenic shock.
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Teaching has been a meaningful part of Wadie’s career from the beginning. He previously taught biochemistry and pathology at Oakland University and now regularly works with medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. Having personally navigated COMLEX, the USMLE exams, Internal Medicine boards, and Adult Echocardiography boards, he understands how overwhelming high-stakes exams can feel.
His approach is centered around understanding the “why” behind an answer rather than simply memorizing information. He works with each student to identify where they need the most support, whether that’s building a stronger foundation, improving test-taking strategy, managing time, or building confidence and then creates an approach that fits their individual needs.
For Wadie, the best part of teaching is helping students turn something that initially feels overwhelming into something they understand and feel confident tackling.
Chris Sawyer, DOChris Sawyer, DO
Chris is an Emergency Medicine physician and founder of Sawyer Medical PLLC. He began tutoring with The Boards Professor’s founder as early as his MS2 year, bridging real-world EM patient encounters with board-style question mastery.
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Chris earned his DO from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his EM residency at Ascension Saint John Hospital in Detroit, MI. Before medical school, he worked as a pre-med tutor at the University of Alaska Anchorage and served as AMSA chapter president.
Outside medicine, Chris played NCAA ice hockey, appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, and once performed chest compressions on a wild bear in Alaska.
Chelsi Flippo, MDChelsi Flippo, MD
Dr. Flippo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, and Co-Director of the Children’s National Pituitary and Skull Base Program. She builds a strong foundation with high-yield concepts, clinical vignettes, and targeted practice questions.
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Dr. Flippo earned her MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine, completed her pediatric residency and served as Chief Resident at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and pursued fellowship training at a joint NIH and Children’s National Hospital program specializing in pituitary disorders.
Born and raised on a Tennessee farm, she now lives in Washington, DC. She loves to travel—Fez, Morocco is a favorite—and is an avid sourdough baker.
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