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Dr. Vaishali Ravikumar
Dr. Vaishali Ravikumar
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Dr. Ravikumar graduated from the competitive College of New Jersey (TCNJ) BS/MD program, earning her MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). She was a member of the NJMS Student Interviewing Committee, and has mentored several pre-med students and high schoolers interested in medicine.
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Dr. Vanessa Writt
Dr. Vanessa Writt
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Writt is a veterinarian at BluePearl Pet Hospital who graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, where she was the campus ambassador for the Veterinary Emergency Group. Dr. Writt has over four years of mentorship experience gives her a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by current applicants.
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Dr. Walker Magrath
Dr. Walker Magrath
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Dr. Magrath is a psychiatry resident at UC San Diego Health who earned his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Magrath's research spans medical device design, orthopedics, and gender-affirming surgeries, reflecting his commitment to LGBTQ+ health equity. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi, the American Osler Society, and the American College of Physicians.
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Dr. Wells LaRivière
Dr. Wells LaRivière
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Dr. LaRivière is an accomplished Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) alumnus and current resident in general surgery. With five years of experience in Step 1 and medical school tutoring, Wells has helped dozens of students achieve their goals. He has worked with individuals from various backgrounds, including students from the Reed College alumni network and the Mayo Clinic post-baccalaureate program, guiding them to successful admissions to MD and MD-PhD programs. His extensive experience and dedication to his students' success have made him a sought-after mentor and coach.
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Dr. Yassee Pirooz
Dr. Yassee Pirooz
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Pirooz is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has advised pre-dental students on dental school admissions for almost 10 years. While at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, she served on the admissions committee for three years, interviewing candidates and discussing the incoming class selection.
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Dr. Zachary Berry
Dr. Zachary Berry
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry
For over three years, Dr. Berry served on the admissions board and as an Adjunct Professor at the General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He has read hundreds of school applications and participated in multiple interviews. He owns a private dental practice in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Dr. Zack Crockett
Dr. Zack Crockett
Weill Cornel Medical College
Dr. Crockett has been published in academic journals such as the British Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Journal of PM&R. He currently serves as a mentor in the Harvard University Physician Mentoring Program, where he advises and teaches undergraduates who are pursuing a career in medicine.
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Dr. Zarah Deutsch
Dr. Zarah Deutsch
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Deutsch is an experienced veterinarian who is currently pursuing a PhD with the aim of returning to academia and teaching. She is passionate about coaching students and has extensive experience guiding them through the vet school application process, including serving on the admissions committee at Washington State University.
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Elisa Cheng
Elisa Cheng
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Elisa attended the University of Southern California before enrolling at the Keck School of Medicine, pursuing the primary care track. She has served on Keck's Evaluation and Selection Committee where she interviewed prospective applicants, and on the Keck Admissions and Recruitment Committee evaluating and voting for student admissions.
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Elle Reason
Elle Reason
Duke University School of Medicine
Before attending the Duke University School of Medicine, Elle’s academic and athletic abilities earned her the IBM Watson Scholarship to attend Johns Hopkins University, where she also played varsity basketball. Elle later transferred to UNC–Chapel Hill, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She has also worked as a college advisor through the College Advising Corps, a non-profit in Raleigh, NC.
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Ellen Watts
Ellen Watts
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Ellen is an admissions and advising professional with over 30 years of experience in higher education. Having served as Director of Admissions at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Assistant Dean at Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical/Prehealth Program and Fordham University, Ellen is confident in her ability to help applicants succeed in dental school admission.
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Emily Kelly
Emily Kelly
Tufts University School of Medicine
Emily is an admissions professional with over 24 years of experience in higher education. She has served as Director of Admissions, Public Health, and Professional Degree Programs at Tufts University School of Medicine, Director of Graduate Admissions at UMass Boston, and Director of Admissions And Financial Aid at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
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Emma Hartzel
Emma Hartzel
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Prior to attending the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Emma graduated from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in biology and biotechnology. She has served as a student technician in the Tufts Foster Hospital for Small Animals ICU and emergency room.
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Emma Savitsky
Emma Savitsky
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Emma has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and has served on the admissions committee at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine for two years. In this role, she led panels on interview days, giving her a deep understanding of the application process and schools’ expectations.
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Ephraim Oyetunji
Ephraim Oyetunji
Harvard Medical School
Ephraim studied at Washington University in St. Louis before attending Harvard Medical School. At Harvard, Ephraim became the co-president of the Student National Medical Association, dedicating himself to building communities that mentor the next generation. He has advised pre-medical students for the last three years, leading to acceptances at top schools such as Harvard and Brown.
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Esther Wang
Esther Wang
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Before attending the Pritzker School of Medicine, Esther attended UChicago for her undergraduate studies. She graduated as a Student Marshal, the highest honor at UChicago awarded to the top 3% of students based on a holistic review. She has acted as a Pritzker School of Medicine interviewer for three years.
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Ethan LaCourt
Ethan LaCourt
Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program
Ethan is a licensed and board-certified physician assistant working in hospital medicine at Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids. He completed his PA training at Case Western Reserve University, where he served as the PA representative on the Health Education Student Government committee. Ethan currently precepts PA students to impart his knowledge and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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Eva Charlesworth-Seiler
Eva Charlesworth-Seiler
Carroll University Physician Assistant Program
Eva has years of formal consulting and mentor experience and is a practicing physician assistant in Wisconsin who completed her PA education at Carroll University. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's honors program with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry, Eva participated in college soccer and conducted over two years of student research and presentations.
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Faith Huynh
Faith Huynh
Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Faith attended the University of Houston before pursuing her passion for healthcare at Yale University’s PA program. During her time at Yale, she served as the Connecticut PA Foundation Chair for her cohort and volunteered at the HAVEN Free Clinic’s Lab Department. With three years of consulting experience, Faith has advised many students throughout the PA admissions cycle.
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Francesca Silvestri
Francesca Silvestri
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Francesca graduated from Johns Hopkins University where she majored in public health studies before earning an MHS from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and attending medical school. Francesca has been involved in Icahn School of Medicine admissions for four years and has screened applications for the early assurance program, conducted mock interviews, and helped multiple peers with application essay editing. She’s currently a formal admissions committee member who screens and interviews applicants.
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Dana Mousa
Dana Mousa
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Dana, a highly accomplished student in the BA/DMD program offered jointly by NJIT and the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, has demonstrated exceptional academic prowess throughout her educational journey. Her impressive performance on the DAT, scoring in the 99th percentile, proves her dedication and mastery of the subject matter. Throughout her studies, Dana has gained valuable hands-on experience by working part-time at a dental office, further contributing to her understanding of the field.
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David Willett
David Willett
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
David has over three years of experience tutoring biophysical chemistry & thermodynamics and serving as a biomedical engineering mentor. While at the University of Michigan, he was a co-captain of the Varsity Men’s Gymnastics Team and president of a gymnastics club for young kids with disabilities.
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Dhruv Vajipayajula
Dhruv Vajipayajula
Tufts University School of Medicine
Before pursuing the MD/PhD program at Tufts University School of Medicine, Dhruv graduated from Temple University, where he was an Honors General Physics I and II teaching assistant. Dhruv’s score of 523 on the MCAT placed him in the 99th percentile of test-takers, and he now aims to share his strategies in tackling this challenging test.
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Domenic Ochal
Domenic Ochal
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
As an MCAT tutor with over five years of experience, Domenic excels in teaching the chemistry & physics and biology & biochemistry sections of the exam. His approach to tutoring goes beyond mere content review, incorporating elements of his philosophy on personal growth and self-mastery.
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Dr. Anusha Bontha
Dr. Anusha Bontha
LECOM School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Bontha is a highly accomplished dental professional committed to education and mentorship. She graduated from the LECOM School of Dental Medicine with a DMD and is studying Prosthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Dr. Laura Somppi-Montgomery
Dr. Laura Somppi-Montgomery
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Dr. Somppi-Montgomery earned her MD from the University of Cincinnati, where she excelled academically and served as a peer tutor selected by the Dean's office. She has tutored over 300 students over the last 10+ years in medicine/medical science subjects. Her tutoring experience spans from mentoring middle schoolers to designing supplemental curricula for medical students.
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Dr. Mihailo Miljanic
Dr. Mihailo Miljanic
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dr. Miljanic is an upper-level radiation oncology resident at UT Southwestern Medical Center who graduated at the top of his class with honors from the University of Texas Dell Medical School. During medical school, he gained extensive experience as a USMLE tutor. He also taught AP chemistry and physics through Teach for America after graduating magna cum laude from Boston College with a BS in biological sciences.
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Dr. Nisha Chauhan
Dr. Nisha Chauhan
New York University College of Dentistry
Dr. Chauhaun has been tutoring for over 12 years and has worked with 200+ students. She specializes in DAT preparation, and her notable successes include helping numerous students improve their scores anywhere from 3-5 points per section. Having scored in the top 99.7% of DAT takers, she has a deep understanding of how to help students excel.
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Dr. Patrick Richard
Dr. Patrick Richard
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Richard is a dedicated dental professional with extensive experience in general dentistry, and three years of dental staff training and DAT tutoring expertise. He holds a DMD from Boston University, bringing a comprehensive understanding of dental concepts and procedures to his mentoring role. His journey in dentistry and education equips him with expert insights to guide aspiring dental professionals through the DAT prep process.
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Dr. Simona Zigmond
Dr. Simona Zigmond
NYU College of Dentistry
Dr. Zigmond is an accomplished dentist who has taught at Nova Southeastern University's Masters in Biological Sciences program for prospective dental students. In this role, she helped prospective dental students build a strong foundation and prepare them for the DAT.
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Dr. Taleen Kalajian
Dr. Taleen Kalajian
University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
As an accomplished general dentist with a passion for mentoring and a proven track record of academic excellence and leadership, Dr. Kalajian draws upon her extensive experience and organizational skills to help aspiring dental students navigate the challenging path to becoming a dentist, breaking down the process into manageable milestones.
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Elizabeth (Katayoun) Khalilian
Elizabeth (Katayoun) Khalilian
UT Southwestern Medical School
Katayoun is a passionate MCAT tutor with a strong academic background and tutoring history. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, earning a double major in biology and plan II honors with a minor in psychology. Katayoun spent her gap year working at an orthopedic and a dermatology clinic and coached her undergraduate university's national speech and debate team.
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Emma Savitsky
Emma Savitsky
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
With a strong academic background in nutritional sciences from the University of Florida and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Emma brings firsthand experience, a personalized approach, and a dedication to simplifying complex concepts to help aspiring dental students navigate the DAT and achieve their goals.
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Ephraim Oyetunji
Ephraim Oyetunji
Harvard Medical School
Ephraim graduated summa cum laude from Washington University earning honors including the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, BP-ENDURE scholarship, and recognition as a regional finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. He achieved a 100th percentile MCAT score and has been helping students achieve MCAT success for three years.
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Gabe Byram
Gabe Byram
Western Washington University
Gabe achieved a 100th percentile score on the MCAT and has over 500 hours of experience helping students prepare for the test. He earned a Bachelor of Science in behavioral neuroscience from Western Washington University and completed post-baccalaureate studies in biomedical sciences at the University of Washington in Tacoma, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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Grace Gallant
Grace Gallant
Dartmouth College
Grace graduated from Dartmouth College, majoring in neuroscience and French studies while following the pre-medical track. She has over three years of experience as a tutor and received a perfect 132 on the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the MCAT.
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Grace Keegan
Grace Keegan
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Grace has been tutoring students in various capacities for over 10 years and has a passion for teaching. She has particular strengths in the hard sciences portions of the MCAT and excels at breaking down complex concepts in a way that is easy for students to understand.
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Haley
Haley
Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine
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Hana Kim
Hana Kim
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine
Hana enrolled at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine after being accepted early through the competitive CU Denver BA/BS DDS Pipeline program. With a strong performance on the DAT, she is particularly skilled in helping students with the Quantitative Reasoning and General Chemistry sections of the exam.
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Herchel Patel
Herchel Patel
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Herchel has three years of experience as a tutor, specializing in helping students master the sciences and mathematics. He draws on his own success in scoring in the 99th percentile on the DAT, with an impressive 26 AA and 23 PAT.
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