Nitai Melnick

You may not find a more dedicated tutor than Nitai.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Nitai completed his undergraduate work at Princeton University where he earned a B.A. in Molecular Biology with a Minor in Computer Science. After completing the MCAT exam, he was invited to apply to several prestigious M.D./Ph.D. programs but instead set off on a new adventure, moving to Israel where he earned his M.D. at Tel Aviv University.

Beginning in high school and throughout his academic training, Nitai has set aside time to tutor younger students and peers in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and statistics. Since completing his undergraduate degree in 2017, Nitai’s repertoire has expanded to include MCAT and USMLE prep, as well. Today, Nitai is completing his training in Internal Medicine at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Although he enjoys the clinical aspects of his work, he loves his job most for the opportunity to continue teaching students and fellow physicians.

Nitai brings his never-ending enthusiasm and positive outlook to all of his tutoring sessions. The many years he spent as a student and the nature of his job, demanding that he continue learning and expanding his knowledge, give him a special insight into the mind of a student and make him a truly unique instructor in his field. He is constantly asking, “How did I learn this?” and “What would have helped me learn it better?”, and applying the answers to his tutoring. By connecting the dots between various, seemingly discrete, concepts, Nitai is able to help students make connections that deepen their understanding and make even the most challenging ideas accessible to all.

Students are sometimes surprised to hear that Nitai continues to teach despite having such a busy work schedule. To Nitai, there is no alternative: “Teaching is as much a part of me as clinical medicine or the basic sciences. The two go hand-in-hand. Throughout the year I have gained invaluable knowledge and experience from my mentors. I love my students, and I am thankful for the opportunity to give back.””