Medical School Admission Consultants

Our team of medical school admissions consultants is made up of experienced and caring individuals with experience in admissions consulting for some of the best medical schools in the country.

They advise applicants on interviews, resumes, helpful extracurricular activities and overall admissions applications.

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Abhi Aggarwal, MD, MBA,

Former Admissions Counselor for the BS/MD Program,
St. Bonaventure University/George Washington University School of Medicine

Former Admissions Interviewer for the MD program,
George Washington University School of Medicine

1 Year in St. Bonaventure University Admissions
1 Year in George Washington University School of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Abhi Aggarwal is a graduate of the 8-year Combined BS/MD program at St. Bonaventure University and George Washington University School of Medicine.

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He earned his MD from the George Washington University School of Medicine where he was awarded several scholarships for his research in Interventional Radiology. He then went on to complete a Surgical Internship from the University of Pennsylvania and is currently Chief Resident of the Diagnostic Radiology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

He spent a year as an Admissions Counselor for the Franciscan Healthcare Programs at St. Bonaventure University where he reviewed over 300 applications for the various combined degree programs including BS/MD, BS/DO, DDS, Pharm. D, and DPT. He continued to serve as an interviewer for the MD program while in medical school at George Washington University.

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Kathy Baer, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Kathy Baer, EdM

Former Director of Admissions and Financial Aid,
Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School

19 Years in Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School Admissions

A first-generation college graduate, Kathy earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude in French/Secondary Education from Providence College and an Ed.M. degree from Harvard University. She is a lifelong higher education professional with deep expertise in college and allopathic medical school admissions. She worked for seven years in undergraduate admissions at her alma mater, interviewing and evaluating more than 300 applications annually.

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She later transitioned to medical school admissions at Brown, where she led integrated admissions and financial aid operations and served as chair of the MD Admissions Committee. She evaluated an average of 800 applicants and interviewed 100 candidates each year for a variety of admission pathways, including the AMCAS route, MD/Ph.D., and early identification and post-bac linkages. She also reviewed applications to Brown’s 8-year, baccalaureate/M.D. program.

Kathy has conducted presentations to applicants, health professions advisors, physician colleagues, premedical student groups, and trustees on topics ranging from trends in medical school admissions to medical school financing. She co-chaired the AAMC’s Monetary Decisions for Medical Doctors (MD2), a national program to assist aspiring physicians with financial planning issues before, during, and after medical school. She also served as Brown’s representative to the Rhode Island Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Board. She is the grateful recipient of the Alpert Medical School Student Appreciation Award from 12 graduating classes.

Kathy works tirelessly to be a trusted, resourceful advocate for traditional and nontraditional students. She is dedicated to guiding individuals as early as possible in their medical school journey to demystify the process, address omissions and missteps, ensure a demonstrable healthcare experience, and ultimately deliver cohesive and convincing applications.

Jacob Balin

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

1 Year in Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Admissions

Jacob Balin is a fourth-year medical student at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he has served as a voting member of the admissions committee for the past year. He has interviewed applicants and helped select future physicians, giving him firsthand insight into what makes an application rise to the top.

He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University with a 4.0 GPA in Neuroscience and earned a 100th percentile MCAT score.

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With over five years of experience as a tutor, Jacob has worked with more than 100 students, helping them sharpen their academic performance, master standardized testing, and refine their personal narratives. He takes a strategic, results-oriented approach to admissions coaching, ensuring that every applicant presents the most polished, compelling, and memorable version of themselves.

Jacob’s philosophy is simple: grades and MCAT scores get you the interview, but authenticity and clarity of purpose get you admitted. He ensures that his clients stand out by identifying what makes them unique, sharpening their message, and making their application the absolute best it can be.

Beyond his admissions expertise, Jacob brings a depth of experience from both medicine and the humanities. He is a published poet, a certified yoga instructor, and an avid hiker with research experience in social determinants of health and medical education. He also founded a medical student wellness group to help trainees reflect on their experiences in medicine. His approach is thoughtful, meticulous, and deeply invested in helping applicants find and articulate their most compelling story—one that speaks to both the head and the heart of an admissions committee.

Kyle Brunner, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Kyle Brunner, MD, MS

Former Admissions Committee Member & Interviewer,
Drexel University College of Medicine

3 Years in Drexel University College of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Kyle Brunner earned his MD at Drexel University College of Medicine where he served as Class President for four years. He was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and received a number of awards for his peer advocacy.

He is currently finishing his Transitional Year residency at St. Luke’s Anderson before he starts Diagnostic Radiology training at Brown in Providence, RI.

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Jalen Benson, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Jalen Benson, MD, MPP

Former Admission Committee Member
Harvard Medical School

1 Year Harvard Medical School Admissions Committee

Dr. Jalen Benson is currently a resident is a resident of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated with his MD and Master in Public Policy from Harvard Medical School and Harvard Kennedy School, respectively. He received his BA from Dartmouth College. While at Harvard Medical School, he was on the admissions committee reading applications and conducting interviews. He was also a teaching fellow at Harvard College for 2 years. He has 4 years of private tutoring and mentorship experience and a passion for working with students of all backgrounds.

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Kevin Cho, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Kevin Cho, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
George Washington School of Medicine

4 Years in GW School of Medicine

Dr. Kevin Cho is currently a Vascular and Interventional Radiology resident at Brown University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, where he graduated summa cum laude, and his MD from George Washington University, where he received a number of awards for outstanding academic performance.

Kevin served on the admissions committee throughout all 4 years of medical school, where he reviewed applications and interviewed prospective applicants.

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Stephen Frederico, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Stephen C. Frederico

Former Admissions Committee Member,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

3 Years in University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Admissions

Stephen is a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh, with extensive experience in medical school and BS/MD admissions. He served for multiple years on Pitt’s admissions committee, where he reviewed applications and conducted interviews for both the MD and BS/MD programs. As an admissions consultant, Stephen has helped clients gain acceptance to top universities including Columbia, Brown, Johns Hopkins, NYU, and Pitt, among others. His insider admissions expertise and personalized approach help applicants craft compelling applications that stand out in a competitive process.

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Throughout his academic journey, Stephen earned an MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University and an MMSc in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School. He holds a BA in Biology from the College of Charleston. Following medical school, Stephen plans to pursue neurological surgery as his specialty, specializing in the surgical treatment of brain tumors.

In addition to his work in admissions consulting, Stephen is highly active in brain tumor research. His research focuses on developing novel immune-based therapies for both adult and pediatric brain tumors and has earned him multiple awards from organizations such as the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) and the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). As a medical student, he has authored over twenty research manuscripts to date.

Beyond academia, Stephen serves on the Board of Directors for the International Student House (ISH) in Washington, DC, where he supports global education initiatives. He is also a professional speaker and ambassador for the Folds of Honor Foundation, where he helps raise funds for educational scholarships that support the families of fallen and disabled military service members through his speaking engagements.

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Nicolas Govea, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Nicolas Govea, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Harvard Medical School

2 Years in Harvard Medical School Admissions

Dr. Nicolas Govea is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (BS 2014, Psychology and Chemistry). After graduating from UT Austin with University Highest Honors, Nick stayed at Massachusetts General Hospital as a research technician in the Endocrine Unit. He completed his MD at Harvard Medical School in 2019 and continued his research in the Endocrine Unit throughout medical school.

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As a medical student and now as a resident physician, he has a tried and true history of empowering college students to get to the next level to become competitive medical school applicants. He directed the Aesculapian Student Symposium at Harvard, a monthly forum for medical students to present novel research and clinical experiences to classmates and faculty. He served on the Committee on Admissions at Harvard Medical School for two years.

Nick is currently a resident in Anesthesiology at New-York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is starting Critical Care and Cardiac Anesthesiology fellowship in 2023, also at Weill Cornell. He has numerous publications in cardiac anesthesiology and shared decision making for high-risk surgical patients.

Tim Goblirsch, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Georgetown University School of Medicine

Former Gold Humanism Honor Society Selection Committee Member,
Georgetown University School of Medicine

1 Year in Georgetown University School of Medicine Admissions
1 Year in GUSOM Gold Humanism Honor Society Selection Committee

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Dr. Tim Goblirsch earned a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Biomedical Physics with Honors from Washington University in St. Louis. He was a 3-time conference champion in the pole vault and served as a captain of his track and field team. He was also a live-in Chemistry tutor in the first-year dorms, hosting late-night office hours to teach chemistry and broader learning strategies. He attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and is a resident physician completing a preliminary year in Internal Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital before his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia.

At Georgetown, Tim served as an admissions committee interviewer, where he was tasked with reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and providing the committee with a formal recommendation for admission, waitlist, or rejection for each candidate. He was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) and served as a voting member of Georgetown’s GHHS Selection Committee. In this role, he helped select the Georgetown Class of 2024 GHHS inductees by reviewing over 70 applications from medical students who stood out among their peers in their efforts to exemplify humanistic patient care in the clinical setting and their communities.

Tim has a passion for working with students to identify their individual strengths and tailor their applications to highlight desirable traits to admissions committees. He has dedicated time in each stage of his career to mentoring and advising high school, undergraduate, and graduate school students, resulting in successful matriculations to renowned institutions including Columbia and Washington University in St. Louis. He works to ensure that each student’s personal and professional goals are represented and showcased for reviewers and that each student feels supported throughout the application cycle.

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Rachael Han, Medical School Admission Consultant

Rachael Han, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Weill Cornell Medical College

1 Year in Weill Cornell Medical College Admissions

Dr. Rachael Han graduated cum laude with highest honors from Harvard University, earning a BA in Neuroscience with a minor in Global Health and Health Policy. She went on to attend Weill Cornell Medical College, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated with honors in research and service. Rachael has published papers in the field of neuroscience and has extensive experience mentoring students. She will begin her psychiatry residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell in 2025.

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Rohan Jotwani, MD, MBA

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Tufts School of Medicine Admissions

1 Year in Tufts University School of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Rohan Jotwani is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in biology. He completed his MD and MBA from the Tufts University School of Medicine's combined program. He is the recipient of the Norman S. Stearns MD/MBA Award as well as MedTech Boston's "40 under 40" Award. Rohan is currently completing his residency in Anesthesiology at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.

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He has published on crisis management, conflict of interest and fraud within healthcare organizations.

Rohan served as an appointed voting member of the admissions committee at the Tufts School of Medicine. He has interviewed numerous candidates, gained extensive training on application review, and adjudicated on hundreds of applications. Prior to entering medical school, Rohan worked as a media producer and is the former president of the Columbia University debate team, giving him over 10 years of experience in mock interviewing, strategic positioning, and persuasive writing.

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Michael Kim

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Weill Cornell Medical College

1 Year in Weill Cornell Medical College Admissions

Michael graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Case Western Reserve University where he received a BA in Biochemistry with Honors. He is now continuing his education at Weill Cornell Medical College where he has performed extensive research in basic science and clinical cardiology, including funding from the New York Academy of Medicine to study molecular signaling pathways underlying heart failure.

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Michael’s work has resulted in more than a dozen publications and he is completing a research year at the department of cardiology at Weill Cornell.

Michael was one of six medical students selected by the faculty to be a part of the Weill Cornell Medical College admissions committee, where he has reviewed AMCAS applications, interviewed students, and provided evaluations for final admission decisions. He has successfully mentored many undergraduates who have matriculated into top-20 medical schools.

Margo Kozinn, J.D., Medical School Admissions Consultant

Margo Kozinn, Esq.

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Stanford Medicine

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Chicago Medical School

1 Year in Stanford University School of Medicine Admissions
5 Years in Chicago Medical School Admissions

Margo is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies. She received her Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law. In law school, Margo received the highest award for Legal Research and Writing and served as a distinguished writing TA, helping students improve and polish their advanced writing skills.

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Margo has read and evaluated over 5,000 medical school applications. While living in San Francisco, Margo served as a file reviewer for Stanford University School of Medicine, where she reviewed and evaluated prospective student applications and gave direct recommendations to the Dean of Admissions. After moving back to the Midwest, Margo served as a file reviewer for Chicago Medical School where she reviewed student applications and collaborated weekly with admissions staff to review application and enrollment guidelines and procedures. Additionally, she has advised numerous pre-medical students on their journey to medical school. Margo has extensive experience reviewing admissions essays, letters of recommendation and AMCAS applications and has unique insight as to what medical schools are looking for in their applicants.

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Emal Lesha, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Tufts University School of Medicine

1 Year in Tufts University School of Medicine Admissions

Emal is a graduate of UMass Boston with a degree in Biology. He completed his MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. He is currently completing his residency in Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. He has extensive research experience in biomaterial engineering, genetic engineering, and endovascular neurosurgery, and has multiple publications including in high impact scientific journals such as Science and Nature.

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Emal served as an appointed voting member of the admissions committee at the Tufts School of Medicine, during which time he gained training and experience on medical school application review, interviewed numerous candidates, and reviewed hundreds of applications. During medical school, he worked closely with the Massachusetts Medical Society and American Medical Association, where he held national leadership roles for the medical student section. He served as a Research Scholar for TEDMED, where he evaluated potential speakers and biotech companies for TEDMED 2018, and has coached speakers for TEDx events. His hobbies are soccer and basketball.

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Pejman Majd, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
UC Irvine School of Medicine Admissions

3 Years in UC Irvine School of Medicine Admissions

Pejman graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. Before entering medical school, he worked as a Neurobiology tutor, EMT, Senior Trauma Tech in a Level 1 Trauma Center, and co-founded the Irvine Clinical Experience (I.C.E.) program.

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He subsequently received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine where he served as Class President, USMLE Step 1 tutor, and Admissions Committee Member. Upon graduation, he was presented with the Outstanding Graduating Student Performance in Anesthesiology Award. He is currently an Anesthesiology resident at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Pejman has been a tutor and advisor to premedical and medical students for more than 7 years. As a member of the Admissions Committee, he reviewed applications, interviewed medical school candidates, and voted on applicants for admission to UC Irvine School of Medicine. In this role, he has reviewed hundreds of personal statements and applications, learned the unique intricacies of the admissions process, and used his expertise to mentor premedical students to successful matriculation at US Allopathic medical schools.

Ni Mummareddy, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Neurosurgery Resident,
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

2 Years in Vanderbilt School of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Mummareddy is currently a 4th-year neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Neuroscience and Economics. Subsequently, he attended Vanderbilt School of Medicine, where he was awarded Gold Humanism Honor Society as well as the Hospital Award of Excellence.

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His passion for mentoring started early as he was the eldest in his extended family. Growing up, he helped many of his siblings and cousins with college as well as medical school admissions. Dr. Mummareddy has helped with admissions for Vanderbilt University, the School of Medicine, as well as the Department of Neurosurgery. He focuses on learning about students in detail and helping them tell their stories in a thorough and unique manner.

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Devika Nadkarni

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

1 Year in Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Admissions

Devika Nadkarni is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Chemistry. She worked in biomedical engineering and public health, resulting in numerous publications and presentations alongside public health professionals at the Geneva Health Forum. She began medical school at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York in 2018.

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During her medical school tenure, she has served as the Co-Chair of the school’s non-profit free clinic, worked for the Centers for Disease Control, and was inducted into the school’s Gold Humanism Honors Society. She is applying to the field of Emergency Medicine in 2022.

Devika has tutored and mentored high-achieving premedical and medical students since 2016. She joined Solomon admissions following being a part of Mount Sinai’s medical school admissions committee, where she reviewed applications and participated in admissions meetings for selecting candidates for admission.

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Jonathan Perez

Former Director of Medical School Admissions,
Stanford University School of Medicine

Former Director of Medical School Admissions,
University of South Florida College of Medicine

9 Years in Stanford Medical School Admissions
4 Years in USF Medical School Admissions
40,000+ Applications Read and Evaluated

Jonathan Perez has over 17 years of experience in highly selective admissions, pre-admissions counseling and admissions committee activities. He is a former Director of Medical School Admissions at Stanford School of Medicine and USF College of Medicine where he directed the day to day operations processes for MD, BS/MD and MD/PhD applications.

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He has evaluated thousands of applications, conducted admissions presentations to prospective students and parents, managed traditional interviews and multi mini interviews processes, and provided MCAT preparation guidance to pre-med students.

In addition to his former Director of Admissions roles, Jonathan served on the AMCAS advisory committee and collaborated in partnership with Deans of Admissions, Directors of Financial Aid, Diversity Affairs and Pre-Health Advisors to provide comprehensive admissions planning guidance to pre-med students and applicants in the process. He has counseled pre-med students from all backgrounds, including non-traditional, underrepresented, first generation and international students.

Julie Povick

Former Admissions Committee Member,
University of Washington Medical School (UWSOM)

7 Years in University of Washington Medical School (UWSOM) Admissions
1,000 medical school applications read and evaluated

Julie graduated from Antioch University with a BA/emphasis in Diversity in 2004. In 2006 she created an International Exchange program for physicians coming from around the world to observe and train in Seattle. The following year she created an observing program for students seeking careers in medicine and two years later, the program also included a mentoring program for diverse students needing a better understanding of how to succeed in medicine.

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In 2013 she was recruited by the University of Washington’s School of Medicine to participate on the Admissions Committee. There she interviewed prospective medical students in Seattle, Spokane, and Idaho and later served on the Executive Committee where she was one of the final decision-makers for three incoming classes. She was on the committee for seven years.

For over a decade she created projects and hospital-wide programs that would give students the experience and knowledge that would improve their understanding of social determinants of health and their medical school application. Julie has a passion for assisting students with deepening their ability to reflect on their experiences and understanding the complexities and nuances of the interview process.

She has successfully advocated for foster care, homelessness, and Medicaid reform and has experience working with individuals who are neurodiverse. Julie is currently an Associate Professor at Shoreline Community College in the Post Bac program.

Jonathan Preminger

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine

1 Year in Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine Admissions
1 Year in Hofstra-Northwell 4+4 BA/MD Program Admissions

Jonathan is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a degree in Neuroscience. After graduating with Honors, he completed his MD at Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine. Jonathan is currently a resident in Anesthesiology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell. He has published papers on infection prevention and quality improvement protocols.

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Jonathan served as a member of the admissions committee at the Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine. He was intimately involved in the application process, interviewing numerous candidates and gained extensive training in application review, both in holistic and MMI approaches. He has worked for multiple years as a medical school admissions counselor and has many successful applicants. He has read hundreds of applications throughout his time in medical school admissions. Jonathan has spent time in healthcare administration and intends to pursue this extensively after completing residency, giving him a unique perspective of the high-level changes in healthcare applicable to incoming applicants. Jonathan has also founded his own start-up company dedicated to infection prevention in the healthcare setting. He was the winner of Innovate LI, Innovator of the Year award for his work on the company.

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S. Sikandar Raza, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Vanderbilt University

4 Years in UAB Heersink SOM Admissions

Dr. Sikandar holds an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry (honors) and neuroscience. He was a part of his undergraduate Admissions Office as a tour guide and a part of various mentorship programs for high school students. He then went on to UAB School of Medicine, where he got his MD and ultimately matriculated into integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Michigan.

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During his time in medical school, Sikandar was a part of the admissions committee for all four years, participating in screening applicants, MMI ratings, and panel discussions with undergraduate students. Additionally, through different mentorship programs through the medical school and informally, Sikandar has advised hundreds of students through all facets of pre-medical pathway successfully. He has read thousands of personal statements and consulted on research internships and extracurriculars. Sikandar also advises current medical students through the residency application and harbors experience in all aspects of the path to becoming a physician.

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Dr. Alex Schupper

Former Admissions Committee Member,
UC San Diego School of Medicine

Fourth Year Neurosurgery Resident,
Mount Sinai Hospital

2 Years in UC San Diego School of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Alexander Schupper is a fourth-year neurosurgery resident at the Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. He grew up outside Philadelphia and went to Johns Hopkins for his undergraduate education, where he studied neuroscience and psychology and played collegiate baseball. During his time at Hopkins, Alex began mentoring students applying to college, as well as pre-medical students. He was involved in several pre-medical groups and taught multiple neuroscience courses as a teaching assistant.

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Dr. Schupper received his M.D. at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he mentored pre-med undergraduate students at UCSD, and conducted malignant glioma research. Now back on the east coast, Dr. Schupper has continued his passion for academic neurosurgery, and balances a rigorous schedule between the operating room and conducting basic and clinical research in both brain and spine surgery. He enjoys getting to know his students, both in their curricular and extra-curricular activities, to help find the best fit for college or medical school. He emphasizes the holistic view of the applicant, to share their unique qualities to secure a favorable admission outcome.

Harsh Shah, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Harsh Shah, MD, MPH, MS

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

2 Years in Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Admissions

Harsh is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (BS, Molecular Biology; MPH, Health Care Organization and Policy) with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude. After graduating from UAB, he attended Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on a full academic scholarship. While in medical school, Harsh went on to attend Stanford University and earned a Master of Science in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine; conducted developmental cardiology research through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute; and worked on the COVID response with the United Nations and World Health Organization.

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As a medical student and now as a resident physician, he has a tried and true history of empowering college students to get to the next level to become competitive medical school applicants. Harsh has mentored over 100 students, over eight years, through the medical school application process through a program started at his medical school. He served on the Committee on Admissions at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine for two years.

Harsh is currently a resident in Diagnostic Radiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West/Morningside. He has numerous publications in diagnostic imaging, stem cell biology, and tissue regeneration. Additionally, Harsh hold a medical device patent. Overall, Harsh enjoys getting to know his students, both in their curricular and extra-curricular activities, to help find the best fit for college or medical school. He emphasizes the holistic view of the applicant, to share their unique qualities to secure a favorable admission outcome.

Patricia M. Soares

Former Assistant Director of Admissions,
Yale University School of Medicine

7 Years in Yale School of Medicine Admissions

Patricia is a graduate of Rhode Island College with a B.A. in History and The Ohio State University with an
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Currently, she is an Independent Educational
Consultant. During her tenure as Assistant Director of Admissions at the Yale School of Medicine, she
counseled pre-medical students and career changers through each phase of the application process.

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She collaborated with the Associate Dean for Admissions & Financial Aid and Director of Admissions on all admissions committee related activities. Additionally she coordinated on-campus admissions recruiting activities and programs, and participated in the Biomedical Science Training and Enrichment Program (BioSTEP) Admissions Committee through the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Patricia’s college admissions/enrollment management experience has allowed her to counsel thousands
of prospective applicants through undergraduate, graduate and medical school application and
interview processes. She has provided insight into what admissions committees are looking for as they
engage in the interview, review, and decision making process.

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Jessica Tran

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai FlexMed

3 Years in Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai FlexMed Admissions

Jessica Tran attended Tulane University on a full-tuition Posse Foundation Scholarship where she studied Public Health and Cell & Molecular Biology. During her undergraduate years, she founded an academic mentoring program for high school students and conducted health disparities research at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Neurology.

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She was accepted early to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai through the FlexMed early assurance program with a merit scholarship. Prior to starting medical school, she was awarded a Fulbright fellowship in Vietnam. She is heavily involved in medical education, helping introduce curricular changes within the third-year curriculum.

Jessica has served as a member of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Admissions Committee, including the FlexMed Admissions committee for multiple years. She has extensive experience providing mentorship and guidance to premedical and medical students and evaluating applications for admissions to medical school.

Cindy Tsui, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

1 Year in SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Admissions

Cindy earned her B.A. in Computer Science at New York University while simultaneously completing her pre-medical studies. She graduated from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2020, receiving her M.D. with Commendation in Investigative Scholarship. She is now an internal medicine resident at NYU Langone Hospital in New York.

During medical school, Cindy was selected to be one of four student voting members of the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Admissions Committee.

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She interviewed candidates and reviewed dozens of applications. She also enjoyed interacting with hundreds of prospective students while leading tours and open houses, and she currently remains active in recruitment for her residency program at NYU.

Cindy has tutored students in various subjects for over a decade. Additionally, Cindy is a former instructor for SUNY Downstate Bridges to Medicine, a program that provides educational enrichment and potential medical school entry for socioeconomically disadvantaged and underrepresented minority applicants.

Cindy has personally experienced and overcome the challenges of becoming the first doctor in her family, and she is passionate about helping other students succeed. Cindy loves conducting research, publishing interesting patient cases, debating health policies, and writing medical narratives. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with her family and friends, sing, hike, travel, identify plant life, and learn new languages.

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Dillan Villavisanis, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Dillan Villavisanis, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai FlexMed

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident,
Penn Medicine

2 Years in Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai FlexMed Admissions

Dillan Villavisanis is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery resident at Penn. He received his MD from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai through the early acceptance FlexMed program. He attended Johns Hopkins University with the full tuition Hodson Scholarship. As an undergraduate, he completed a year-long fellowship at the University of Oxford in Biochemistry where he rowed for his college.

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Dillan has served as a member of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai FlexMed application committee, which provided insight into the nuanced and competitive nature of early acceptance MD programs. He has several years of experience in medical school admission consulting in traditional and early medical school admissions consulting.

In his three years at Solomon Admissions Consulting, Dillan has assisted clients in gaining admission to top medical schools: Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Yale, Duke, and UCSF, among others.

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Brian Wei, Medical School Admissions Consultant

Brian Wei, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Yale University School of Medicine

1 Year in Yale University School of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Brian Wei is a highly accomplished medical professional with a passion for guiding aspiring physicians through the challenging process of medical admissions.

Dr. Wei is a current medical dermatology resident at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center. He earned his MD from the Yale University School of Medicine after graduating with distinction from Stanford University. At Stanford, he pursued a B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society, with a minor in Human Biology, showcasing his dedication to interdisciplinary learning.

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With a profound understanding of the medical school admissions process, Dr. Wei served as a member of the Admissions Committee for the Yale University School of Medicine. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in assessing AMCAS applications, conducting interviews, and providing informed recommendations to the Executive Committee to aid in admissions decisions. This firsthand experience gives him unique insights into the selection criteria and enables him to guide students effectively in crafting compelling applications.

Dr. Wei's expertise extends beyond clinical practice and admissions. He has an impressive track record in basic science, translational, and clinical research, with several publications in renowned journals focused on dermatology, immunology, and infectious diseases. This extensive research background allows him to foster a deep appreciation for evidence-based medicine and innovation.
Moreover, Dr. Wei has been an enthusiastic mentor throughout his career, dedicating more than 6 years to guiding and supporting high school, undergraduate, and medical students. His mentoring efforts have resulted in numerous successful matriculations to top MD programs, including Yale, Harvard, and NYU. As a tutor, mentor, and instructor, he empowers his mentees to excel academically, professionally, and personally.

As a first-generation physician, Dr. Wei is committed to paying forward the valuable lessons he has learned on his own journey in medicine. He firmly believes in helping the next generation of future physicians chart their own courses, offering unwavering support and encouragement throughout the admissions process.

Alexander Wilson, MD, PhD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Yale University School of Medicine

2 Years in Yale University School of Medicine Admissions

Dr. Wilson is a resident in the integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery program at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Wofford College with a degree in chemistry, where he played varsity baseball resulting in his selection by the Atlanta Braves in the Major League Baseball draft. After a career in professional baseball, he attended the Yale School of Medicine and completed his MD. He also holds a PhD from the Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam in the Netherlands where he studied pediatric brain development in syndromic craniosynostosis.

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With extensive experience in the medical school admissions process at Yale, numerous publications in top-tier journals, and years of MCAT test prep consulting, Dr. Wilson is well-equipped to provide expert advice regarding all aspects of the medical school admissions process from beginning to end. He has reviewed hundreds of medical school applications, served as an interviewer for prospective applicants, and currently is a resident mentor to undergraduates and medical students at Penn.

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Ryan Zahalka, MD

Former Admissions Committee Member,
Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn

2 Years in University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Admissions

Ryan is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Pereleman School of Medicine, now continuing his medical education at Penn as an Emergency Medicine resident. He previously graduated suma cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Molecular Biology.

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In his four years at Penn Med, Ryan was deeply involved in the admissions process, serving one year as an applicant interviewer, and over 2 years as a full member of the medical school admissions committee. He also helped lead an Ivy League pre-medicine advisor summit, where he worked with the pre-health advisors of all eight Ivy League universities to better shape their advising methods to the changing realities of the medical admissions environment.

Ryan also has extensive experience as a tutor and mentor, with over 5 years of experience as a college, graduate school, and medical school admissions consultant, 6 years of experience as an SAT, ACT, and MCAT tutor, and 4 years of experience mentoring pre-medical students.

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