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Mike
Mike
University of Minnesota Medical School
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Mitchell Bliss
Mitchell Bliss
Idaho State University’s Physician Assistant Program
Mitchell's journey to becoming a PA began after leaving active duty in the army, where he served as an intelligence officer for six years. He then enrolled in a wilderness EMT course, initially intending to use the certification and skills for volunteering in his community. This sparked a newfound passion for medicine, science, and the treatment of patients in need. Now, he has spent more than three years working as a certified PA in his community.
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Morganne Skinner
Morganne Skinner
Liberty University School of Nursing
Morganne is an RN with over five years of experience who graduated with a BSN and 4.0 GPA from Liberty University. She began her career in the surgical trauma ICU, serving as a charge nurse and earning a critical care nursing certification. She also lived in rural Zambia as a Peace Corps volunteer for two years, where her passion for public and women’s health grew.
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Natalie Zayas Cruz
Natalie Zayas Cruz
Florida International University Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Natalie is a passionate physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular medicine. Her academic excellence led to her early admission into the Florida International University (FIU) Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, where she graduated at the top of her class. In PA school, she provided admissions advice to prospective PA students/scribes. She currently precepts Barry University and Nova Southeastern University PA students.
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Nate Overholzter
Nate Overholzter
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Nate graduated magna cum laude from USC before enrolling in the USC Keck/Caltech MD-PhD Program. Nate has served four years on the Keck/Caltech MD-PhD Program Evaluations and Selections Committee and one year on the Admissions and Recruitment Committee. Nate has been a dedicated mentor to dozens of STEM and pre-health students.
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Nicholas
Nicholas
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
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Nicholas
Nicholas
Charleston Southern University
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Nicholas Gokey
Nicholas Gokey
Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program
During his time at the Yale School of Medicine, Nicholas' commitment to the PA profession was recognized with the Connecticut PA Foundation Scholarship. He also contributed to cardiovascular medicine research through his affiliation with the Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he published an honors thesis titled "Lipid Profiles in Patients with Descending Aortic Aneurysms" and two research articles. He now works in the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CTICU).
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Nikolas (Niki) Grotewold
Nikolas (Niki) Grotewold
University of Michigan Medical School
Niki attended Ohio State University before pursuing his passion for medical neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School’s MD-PhD program. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Journal of Medicine (MJM), has published three manuscripts on his research, and is fluent in Spanish.
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Nivi Mariappan
Nivi Mariappan
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Nivi actively volunteers with organizations like the American Red Cross and has led her university's volunteer tax preparation site, where she received the Honors College Community Service Award. As someone who navigated the application process during COVID-19 without a support system, Nivi wants to guide service-oriented applicants, especially those without prior connections to the dental field.
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Noah Jones
Noah Jones
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Noah graduated from the University of Kentucky before pursuing his DMD/MBA at the UK College of Dentistry through the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program. Noah has assisted more than 50 students in preparing their applications for dental school as the President of the University of Kentucky Pre-Dental Society.
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Noel
Noel
American University of Antigua
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Obaid
Obaid
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine
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Oliver Hollo
Oliver Hollo
Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine
Oliver combines his studies at the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine with his experience at veterinary startups Petfolk and Anivive to mentor veterinary students. As the Co-President of the Harvard College Pre-Veterinary Society, he has worked with the Harvard Veterinary Network to guide aspiring veterinary students through admissions.
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Olivia
Olivia
Xavier University of Louisiana/Ochsner Health Physician Assistant Program
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Olivia Goodman
Olivia Goodman
Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine
Olivia graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley with Bachelor’s degrees in Public Health and Integrative Biology. Before attending the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, she worked as a Research Assistant for the California Emerging Infections Program, conducting surveillance research on infectious diseases in the Bay Area and contributing to CDC COVID research on healthcare personnel's health outcomes during the pandemic.
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Olivia Sterchele
Olivia Sterchele
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Prior to attending Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Olivia graduated from Michigan State University. She has six years of experience working in a small animal clinical setting and has a special interest in urgent care and neurology.
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Paulina Brown
Paulina Brown
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Program
Paulina is a highly accomplished physician assistant with a diverse background in clinical practice, research, and leadership. She has worked as a PA in general and colorectal surgery, as well as on CDC-funded grant projects in infectious disease and quality improvement. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Lead overseeing a team of 35 clinicians.
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Quinn Funston
Quinn Funston
University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus Physician Assistant Program
Quinn's journey to becoming a PA began at the University of Virginia, where she completed her undergraduate degree as a double major in biology and French, graduating with magna cum laude distinction. During her studies, Quinn worked as a research assistant, medical scribe, rural emergency medical technician, and medical assistant, gaining experience in all aspects of the medical field.
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Rachel Hirota
Rachel Hirota
University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Rachel earned a BS in animal science from UC Davis and currently works as a treatment technician at the UC Davis Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service. She also instructs undergraduate students part-time at the Knights Landing One Health Center, where she spent nearly three years working as a veterinary assistant in college.
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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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