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Silas Monje
Silas Monje
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Silas was admitted to Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) program, the only Ivy League BS/MD track. He is a neuroscience honors graduate who led Brown’s chapter of Medical Students for Choice (MSFC), an organization that expands reproductive rights. He was the leader of the OB/GYN Interest Group.
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Silke Hoffmann
Silke Hoffmann
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Silke is an aspiring DVM at the prestigious University of California, Davis. Her love for animals and veterinary medicine began early in life, leading her to complete an animal science degree at California Polytechnic University, Pomona. During her time at CPP, Silke demonstrated exceptional time management skills, juggling multiple jobs, including working as a veterinary technician for an equine veterinarian, while also serving as a peer advisor for fellow undergraduates.
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Stephen Simpson
Stephen Simpson
Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program
Stephen is an NCCPA-certified physician assistant who graduated from the Saint Louis University Physician Assistant program. Before attending PA school, he graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. Stephen is a passionate mentor who has guided numerous students through EMT, Paramedic, and PA programs.
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Stevie Newmark
Stevie Newmark
CUNY York College Physician Assistant Program
Stevie is a certified PA who was previously a registered dietitian for six years, spending two years working at the Albany Medical Center before specializing in oncology and critical care nutrition at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has a BS in dietetics education from Buffalo State College, where she graduated summa cum laude and laid the foundation for her expertise in nutrition. After graduation, she attended CUNY York College and earned her MS in physician assistant studies.
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Sufiya Hassan
Sufiya Hassan
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Sufiya attended the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she matriculated after an impressive undergraduate career at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). She graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in biology and chemistry and accumulated over 100 hours of dental shadowing and enrichment experiences. Sufiya spends much of her free time mentoring pre-dental students.
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Sukarn Chokkara
Sukarn Chokkara
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Sukarn, an Alpha Omega Alpha inductee, attended Vanderbilt University for his undergrad before attending the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. As a UChicago interviewer for prospective students and an accomplished MCAT and Step Exam tutor, Sukarn gained admissions insights and extensive coaching experience he now shares through counseling aspiring physicians.
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Susmi Chennareddy
Susmi Chennareddy
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Susmi attended Vanderbilt University before attending the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. She has been an active member of the Icahn Medical School admissions committee for over two years, screening regular cycle applications and interviewing candidates. She also contributed to the selection of future students with the FlexMed Application Screening Committee.
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Sylvia Jane Gray
Sylvia Jane Gray
Duke Physician Assistant Program
Jane has experience mentoring several pre-PAs with initial hour-long consults through referrals from preceptors. With her background as a non-traditional applicant and her success in being the first in her family to match her dream school, Jane guides aspiring physician assistants, no matter their background.
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Tashauna Holmes
Tashauna Holmes
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Tashauna has a Bachelor's in economics from the University of Florida. She serves as the lead co-coordinator for the Bridge to Dental program at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where undergraduate students are provided with an interactive curriculum that demystifies the process of applying to dental school.
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Taylor
Taylor
The Royal Veterinary College
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Taylor Hayes
Taylor Hayes
Emory University Physician Assistant Program
Taylor is a highly accomplished physician assistant who is an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine. She practices in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory Healthcare, where she also serves as the sole advanced practice provider (APP) of a highly complex inpatient consultation service.
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Thelisha Glover
Thelisha Glover
Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Thelisha is a Gastroenterology Physician Assistant at Wellstar Health System with over three years of experience mentoring aspiring PAs. She brings a nuanced perspective to the process, having served on the Morehouse School of Medicine admissions committee, where she interviewed and ranked prospective candidates.
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Viviane Liao
Viviane Liao
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Before attending Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Viviane attended Rutgers University, where she developed a strong passion for teaching. She won the Van Dyke Award for Excellence in Chemistry Course Support as a general chemistry teaching assistant and designed and taught her own 10-week seminar on Careers in Health in Medicine for first-year pre-med students.
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Waleed Mujib
Waleed Mujib
Perelman School of Medicine
Before attending the Perelman School of Medicine, Waleed graduated summa cum laude from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. With a perfect 4.0 GPA, a 100th percentile MCAT score, and three years of tutoring experience, he is well-equipped to guide students on their journey to medical school.
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Yash Lahoti
Yash Lahoti
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Yash earned his Master’s in artificial intelligence from the University of Pennsylvania before attending the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He has built a digital health startup and led an AI-enabled scoliosis analysis research project in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Yash is also designing and instructing a novel course at Sinai: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
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Yasmeen Khankan
Yasmeen Khankan
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Prior to attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Yasmeen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Siena Heights University. With a multicultural background spanning three continents, Yasmeen has exceptional adaptability and a broad worldview, qualities that greatly benefit her as a mentor for pre-dental students.
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Yesha Vyas
Yesha Vyas
Dental College of Georgia
Yesha studied at the Dental College of Georgia. Academically, she excelled throughout her college years at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, maintaining a stellar 3.97 GPA and earning a place on the Presidential Honors List each year. As a distinguished honors student, she completed 30 hours of honors coursework, surpassing the standard 18-hour requirement.
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Sana Usman
Sana Usman
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry
Before attending the Houston School of Dentistry, Sana graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned her BS in psychology with University Honors, honors distinction in the College of Liberal Arts, and a pre-health certificate. With over five years of tutoring experience, Sana has guided numerous students to achieve significant DAT score increases.
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Sarah Howard
Sarah Howard
University of New Hampshire
Sarah is a highly accomplished graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she demonstrated exceptional academic prowess in the field of Chemistry. Graduating Summa Cum Laude and ranking as the top senior in her class, Sarah's strong background in chemistry and quantitative reasoning is evident in her impressive achievements. Her academic excellence is further highlighted by her outstanding performance on the DAT, where she attained an academic average of 23, including a score of 24 on the Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) and 26 on Reading Comprehension.
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Savannah Stone
Savannah Stone
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Before attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Savannah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts–Boston. With an impressive 24 academic average and 25 total science score on the DAT, Savannah’s four years of tutoring experience have equipped her to help aspiring dentists achieve high DAT scores and get accepted to their dream schools.
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Shaina Ben
Shaina Ben
Tel Aviv University, School of Dental Medicine
With a strong academic background in biology and two years of hands-on experience in a microbiology research lab, Shaina brings a wealth of knowledge, practical expertise, and a passion for empowering students to achieve their academic goals through her tailored and engaging approach to DAT tutoring.
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Shan Lin
Shan Lin
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry
Shan, a skilled DAT tutor, excels in physiology and pharmacology. With over two years of experience, he uses his academic prowess and tutoring experience to simplify complex concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and math for his students, improving their understanding and academic performance.
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Stephen Ha
Stephen Ha
Johns Hopkins University
Stephen is a highly accomplished and dedicated MCAT tutor with a strong academic background. In addition to his experience as a TA, he has tutored students who struggle to understand content and has honed his ability to break down and restructure the material to make it more understandable for them.
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Steven Yang
Steven Yang
University of Minnesota Medical School
Steven studied at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he attended on a full-tuition scholarship. His academic journey began at Cornell University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in all subjects. At Cornell, Steven was recognized as a Tanner Dean's Scholar and received the prestigious Howard Milstein Scholarship.
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Suhas Parise
Suhas Parise
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Suhas has four years of chemistry and math tutoring experience and six to eight years of mentoring experience. His tutoring regimen is tailored to each student’s schedule and their other commitments, and he approaches each section of the MCAT keeping the unique strengths and weaknesses of students in mind.
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Sulaimaan Siddiqui
Sulaimaan Siddiqui
Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Sulaimaan is an exceptional tutor with a proven track record of guiding students to success on the USMLE. At the Renaissance School of Medicine, he earned firsthand experience navigating the rigorous medical education journey. His impressive achievements on the USMLE, including a first-time pass on Step 1 and scoring in the 90th percentile on Step 2 CK with a 268, demonstrate his mastery of the content and his ability to excel under pressure.
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Tashauna Holmes
Tashauna Holmes
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
With over five years of experience in tutoring, Tashauna has successfully guided students through their prerequisite courses and exam preparation. Her approach has consistently led to significant improvements aligned with each student's personal goals, including a five-point increase in particular sections of the DAT.
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Temiloluwa Adeyemo
Temiloluwa Adeyemo
University of California, Davis
Temi has an impressive academic and extracurricular background, having received multiple full-ride scholarships to medical school and completed a Global Mental Health Research Fellowship at Columbia University. He also has seven years of tutoring experience and a track record of increasing students’ MCAT scores by 5–15 points!
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Thomas Nashed
Thomas Nashed
NJIT
Thomas is an exemplary tutor specializing in the DAT, holding a 4.0 GPA from the Honors College at New Jersey Institute of Technology. With a 99th percentile score, including a 25 AA and a 26 TS, he has over two and a half years of experience increasing students’ scores. 
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Tom Lagen
Tom Lagen
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Tom graduated from the University of Georgia before attending the Medical College of Georgia as a Harrison Scholar. He worked as a multi-subject STEM peer tutor within his university's Division of Academic Enhancement, guiding over 200 students in three years. After scoring 522 on the MCAT, Tom pivoted to working as an MCAT tutor and helping medical school applicants succeed.
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Tyjuan “Mekkhi” Gardner
Tyjuan “Mekkhi” Gardner
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Mekkhi is a dedicated DAT tutor with over seven years of experience helping students reach their academic goals. His proven test strategies, which he used to achieve a stellar 25AA on the DAT, exemplify his commitment to sharing valuable expertise and guiding students toward their target scores.
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Valerie Baker
Valerie Baker
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Valerie is an expert tutor with over 30 years of experience empowering students for NCLEX success. She has served as the Associate Professor of Nursing at Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing for 37 years. Throughout her tenure, she was instrumental in refining and leading a 6-credit course focusing on NCLEX-RN preparation, led a 5-credit critical care nursing course, and taught courses on pharmacology and pathophysiology.
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Waleed Abdul Mujib
Waleed Abdul Mujib
Perelman School of Medicine
Waleed graduated summa cum laude from NJIT with a perfect 4.0 GPA, demonstrating his mastery of challenging coursework. He has six years of MCAT tutoring experience and achieved a 100th percentile score of 524 on the MCAT, placing him among the top test-takers nationwide.
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William Wesley York
William Wesley York
Indiana University Bloomington
William has been tutoring students for 20+ years and has specialized in standardized test prep for nearly 10. He earned an MA in history and philosophy of science and a PhD in cognitive science from Indiana University. His teaching and tutoring experience spans multiple settings—high school and college, in person and online, individually and in classes ranging from a handful of students to over a hundred.
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Yasmeen Khankan
Yasmeen Khankan
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Prior to attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Yasmeen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Siena Heights University. She has several years of experience tutoring and providing academic guidance for the DAT, having successfully tutored more than 200 students, with an average score increase of five points.
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Yesha Vyas
Yesha Vyas
Dental College of Georgia
Yesha studied at the Dental College of Georgia. Academically, Yesha excelled throughout her college years, maintaining a stellar 3.97 GPA and earning a place on the Presidential Honors List each year. As a distinguished honors student, she completed 30 hours of honors coursework, surpassing the standard 18-hour requirement. She also achieved a 27 AA on the DAT with a 25 on the PAT.
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