About Dr. Jim Romano
About Dr. Jim Romano — The Mind Behind the Destroyer Series
Dr. Jim Romano has been teaching science and preparing students for the DAT for over 35 years — long before test prep became an industry.
After completing two exceptional degrees in Organic Chemistry and Dental Surgery from the University of Miami and New York University, Dr. Romano realized his true passion was developing meaningful connections with students so they could reach their goals.
Throughout his career, Dr. Romano has tutored students in all the sciences — Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and more. His teaching is built on integrity, sound fundamentals, and creative problem-solving techniques that cut through complexity and make difficult concepts click.
Founder. Author. Educator.
In March 2006, Dr. Romano published the first edition of the DAT Destroyer — a comprehensive, no-shortcuts approach to DAT science preparation that quickly became the gold standard in pre-dental education. He went on to found Romano Scientific and co-found Orgoman.com, building a teaching system trusted by over 10,000 students and used by students accepted to top dental schools across the U.S.
Results That Speak for Themselves
The vast majority of students who use the Destroyer series and score competitively on the DAT go on to gain acceptance to dental school. Dr. Romano’s methods don’t just prepare students for a test — they build the scientific foundation that carries students through dental school and beyond.
“The crazy professor at the beach who changed my life” — that’s how many students describe Dr. Romano. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? Absolutely.
The Destroyer Series — 20 Years Strong
Over the past 20 years, the Destroyer series has expanded into a complete DAT and OAT preparation system:
- DAT Destroyer (first published March 2006)
- OAT Destroyer
- General Chemistry Destroyer
- Organic Chemistry Odyssey
- Math Destroyer
- Physics Destroyer
- Dr. Romano’s Biology Review
Start Your DAT Preparation with the Core Books Used in Dr. Romano’s Classes
The DAT Destroyer and Math Destroyer form the foundation of Dr. Romano’s DAT preparation courses, both online and in person. Most students begin with these two books to build a strong foundation and maximize their DAT score.