The Only Platform Where Studying for Step 2 CK Saves Lives Through Charitable Giving
TribeWellMD transforms medical education by connecting academic achievement with wellness and social impact. Every study session, every wellness activity creates real-world charitable donations.
The Problem
Medical education is broken
Physician suicides annually
The highest rate of any profession. Medical students have 3x higher suicide rates than age-matched peers. The Dr. Lorna Breen Act was passed in 2022 to address this crisis.
Sources: AFSP, AAMC 2023
Average medical student debt
Students cannot afford premium study tools AND wellness resources. They are forced to choose between their education and their mental health.
Source: AAMC 2023 Graduate Survey
Disconnected tools
Anki for studying. Headspace for wellness. Strava for fitness. Instagram and TikTok for connection. Distracting social media apps replace meaningful community. No integration. No purpose.
Limited networking
Students enter medical school and residency programs with minimal cross-institutional connections. No platform bridges the gap between schools, specialties, and career stages.
Our Solution
One platform. Study. Wellness. Community. Impact.
AI-Powered Study
- • FSRS (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) - next-gen algorithm outperforming SM-2
- • Smart review targets weak areas
- • Text-to-speech for commutes
- • Step 2 CK & Shelf exam prep
Wellness Tracking
- • Daily wellness challenges
- • Tiered activity verification
- • Apple Health / Google Fit integration
- • Mental health resources
Community & Tribes
- • Peer study groups by specialty
- • Mentorship matching
- • Shared accountability
- • Cross-institution connections
Social Impact
- • Points convert to donations
- • Curated 501(c)(3) partners
- • Community impact dashboard
- • Institutional sponsorship model
Competitive Landscape
Market positioning and strategic differentiation
Strategic Position: Integrated Value Platform
Current market solutions address individual pain points in isolation. TribeWellMD captures value across the entire medical education ecosystem by integrating study, wellness, community, and social impact into a single platform with network effects.
| Category | Competitor | Value Proposition | Limitation | TribeWellMD Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Study | Anki, Quizlet | Spaced repetition flashcards | Single-purpose, no community | Study = Community Impact |
Wellness | Headspace, Calm | Personal meditation & wellness | Individual focus, no external impact | Wellness → Charitable Giving |
Fitness | Strava, Peloton | Fitness tracking & competition | General audience, no purpose | Fitness → Medical Education Causes |
Charity | Charity Miles | Walking/running for donations | Single activity type, low engagement | Holistic (Study + Wellness + Social) |
Vertical Focus
Purpose-built for medical education. Deep understanding of USMLE, shelf exams, and clinical rotations that horizontal competitors cannot match.
Virtuous Cycle
Study progress drives wellness engagement. Wellness activities generate charitable impact. Impact creates meaning that fuels continued study. Self-reinforcing flywheel.
Network Effects
Cross-institutional community creates defensible moat. More students = better mentorship matching, study groups, and collective impact. Winner-take-most dynamics.
"The only platform where studying for Step 2 CK literally saves lives through charitable giving."
Unique value proposition with no direct competitors in the integrated medical education + wellness + impact space
Market Opportunity
Large addressable market with multiple expansion vectors
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Global medical education technology market, growing 17% CAGR
Source: Grand View Research 2023
Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
US medical student study tools + wellness apps + professional networking
Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
5-year target: 10% penetration of US medical students + residents
US medical students
AAMC 2023
US residents
ACGME 2023
Serious pre-med students
MCAT registrations
US medical schools
B2B expansion
Revenue Model
Freemium SaaS
Core features free, premium tiers
Institutional Licenses
Medical school partnerships
Sponsor Matching
Charities & corporate sponsors
Content Partnerships
QBank integrations, resources
Let's Build the Future of Medical Education
We are looking for investors and partners who share our vision of transforming how medical students learn, stay well, and create impact.