Dr. Apurva Popat was born and raised in Veraval, Gujarat, India. He had a passion for medicine and technology from a young age and was particularly interested in the internet's endless learning opportunities. He attended GMERS medical college in Ahmedabad, where he excelled in his studies and developed a passion for teaching. After completing his medical studies, he landed a coveted internship at Sola Civil, one of Ahmedabad's top hospitals. However, he realized that he needed to keep learning to become a better doctor and began preparing for the USMLE exams. As he delved deeper into the world of evidence-based medicine, he began to see the value of the USMLE material not just for aspiring American doctors, but for medical professionals around the world.

In February 2022, Dr. Popat founded Med Strike Private Limited, with his sister, Dr. Ishita Popat as CEO, and Chandrakant and Urvashi as shareholders. The company's mission was to create a platform that would help medical students prepare for their exams in a more efficient and effective way. After months of hard work, they launched USMLEStrike, an app designed to be easy to use, with a user-friendly interface that made studying a lot more enjoyable. The app had many unique features, including practice exams, live chat support, and a first-aid based videos. The positive response was overwhelming, and students couldn't stop praising the app. The pass rate of students using the app was nearly 98%, which was a remarkable achievement.

Despite the challenges, Apurva excelled in his studies and quickly became known for his academic achievements. He scored an impressive 261, 259 and 247 on his USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 exams, respectively. He was also one of the authors of seven published research articles, which gained him recognition and acclaim. Dr. Popat had big plans for USMLEStrike. He wanted it to be the cornerstone resource for medical students all over the world. He knew that there was a huge need for a resource like this, and he was determined to make it a reality.

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