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Anna De La O
Anna De La O
University of Arizona College of Nursing
Anna is an emergency room nurse at Trinity Health Oakland Campus. She earned a Master’s in nursing from the University of Arizona and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Emergency Nurses Association. As a student and new graduate preceptor, Anna shadows new nurses and ensures their smooth transition to a clinical setting.
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Anna Perry
Anna Perry
Rush University Medical College
Before attending Rush Medical College, Anna graduated from the University of St. Thomas. Her exceptional performance in medical school earned her a Role-Based Distinction award in leadership, highlighting her ability to inspire and guide others.
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Annie Kruisselbrink
Annie Kruisselbrink
Gannon University Physician Assistant Program
Annie is a certified PA at Tampa Bay Spine and Support who completed her Master’s in physician assistant studies at Gannon University. She served as her cohort’s Physician Assistant Club President, as a student representative for ARC-PA and Middle States visits, and served on the Gannon University PA program admissions committee as an interviewer.
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Anusha Jailwala
Anusha Jailwala
George Washington University Physician Assistant Program
As President of the Pre-PA Society, Anusha mentored hundreds of students on PA admission. She has worked as a peer mentor in the GW PA program and frequently appears on alumni speaker panels to guide undergraduates.
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Apexa Patel
Apexa Patel
Lincoln Memorial University – Harrogate PA Program
Apexa is a board-certified physician assistant with 10 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. With her clinical background and passion for mentoring, she guides pre-PA students through the application process. She specializes in personalized counseling, drawing from her extensive experience in various orthopedic settings.
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Arcadia Trvalik
Arcadia Trvalik
Wake Forest University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
Cady (Arcadia) is a highly accomplished board-certified physician assistant and Fulbright scholar with a passion for global health. She serves on the North Carolina State Academy of Physician Assistants as a student director-at-large and is a board member of Physician Assistants for Global Health.
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Ari Tomassetti
Ari Tomassetti
South College School of Physician Assistant Studies
As an emergency room physician assistant at Atlanta's level 1 trauma center with a passion for teaching and mentoring, Ari draws upon her diverse educational background and extensive clinical experience to break down barriers to applications and help aspiring PAs convey their stories.
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Aryaman
Aryaman
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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Ashley Berry
Ashley Berry
Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Ashley is a board-certified urgent care physician assistant in Massachusetts who uses her background as a non-traditional student and former school administrator to guide PA school applicants. As a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, she enjoys mentoring students and inviting them to shadow her in the clinic.
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Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson
University of Tennessee at Martin School of Nursing
Ashley earned a BSN from the University of Tennessee, a Master’s in nursing from Murray State University, and a PhD in nursing from the University of Kansas. She has been an associate professor at Bethel University of Tennessee for 12 years, where she is also the Remediator and RN-BSN Coordinator.
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Asmaa Mahoui
Asmaa Mahoui
UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco Joint Medical Program
Before attending the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program, Asmaa graduated from Indiana University and spent a year abroad studying biochemistry at the University of Oxford. She is a social justice-centered patient care and public health advocate, having served as an executive board member of organizations including White Coats for Black Lives, Human Rights Collaborative, People's Program Clinic, Celebrating the Skin We're In, and the Muslim Medical Student Association.
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Athena Rakebrand
Athena Rakebrand
Marist College’s Physician Assistant Studies Program
Athena is a highly accomplished physician assistant with an extensive background in behavioral medicine. While at Marist College, she served on the admissions committee, interviewing candidates, reading essays and personal statements, and discussing with other faculty which candidates should be admitted to the program.
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Auriel Saber
Auriel Saber
Loma Linda School of Dentistry
Auriel graduated from the University of California San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology. She proudly achieved a DAT score of 23, securing her admission to Loma Linda School of Dentistry, her top choice for dental education.
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Austin
Austin
Stanford University School of Medicine
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Ayush Parikh
Ayush Parikh
Harvard Medical School
Ayush has over five years of experience in pre-medical tutoring/advising, helping students receive top scores on the MCAT and gain admission into top medical schools around the country. Personally, Ayush has scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and in the 96th percentile on USMLE Step 1.
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Benjamin Popokh
Benjamin Popokh
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Benjamin (Benji) has a strong background in teaching, tutoring, and guiding students through the medical school application process. As part of the connection program at UTSW, he helped pre-med students at different Texas colleges work through their applications.
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Bethany Onyirimba
Bethany Onyirimba
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Bethany has been actively involved in pre-medical organizations promoting diversity and inclusion in medicine. She received her undergraduate degree at Columbia University and went on to study at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Bethany has gained extensive mentorship experience by tutoring students in college and actively participating in Columbia's Student Success Network, providing support to medical students.
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Bhargav Vemulapalli
Bhargav Vemulapalli
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Bhargav won the Chancellor’s Global Health Scholarship before attending medical school, complementing his education with a Master’s in clinical and translational sciences at Rutgers. Bhargav has extensive research experience, including in health services, advanced endoscopy, and preventive cardiology, resulting in several scholarly publications.
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Bradley
Bradley
University of Southern California Physician Assistant Program
Guides students to their dream PA programs by simplifying the application process, identifying key strengths, and offering expert interview prep.
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Brandon Godinich
Brandon Godinich
Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Brandon has over three years of experience guiding students through the medical school application process. During his application cycle, he interviewed at 10 medical schools and received an impressive eight acceptances, choosing to attend the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University.
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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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