Dr. Jonathan Preminger is an Anesthesiology resident at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell who leverages his experience to guide aspiring physicians through the complex process of applying to medical school. With a strong background in research, healthcare administration, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Preminger is dedicated to shaping the future of medicine by guiding medical students to successful careers.
Dr. Preminger’s educational journey began at Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated with Honors in Neuroscience. During his undergraduate years, he surrounded himself with extensive clinical research across multiple fields, including Neurology, Orthopedics, and Anesthesiology.
After completing his undergraduate degree, Dr. Preminger pursued his MD at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Throughout his medical education, he continued to build upon his research interests, particularly in the field of Anesthesiology. As a resident at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell, Dr. Preminger published multiple papers on infection prevention and quality improvement protocols.
Dr. Preminger's commitment to shaping the future of medicine led him to become a member of the Admissions Committee at the Hofstra-Northwell School of Medicine, serving both the MD and BS/MD programs. In this role, he played a critical part in the application process, interviewing hundreds of candidates and reviewing new applications daily. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of what admissions committees look for in successful applicants and how to craft compelling applications that stand out.
Beyond his clinical and research work, Dr. Preminger has a strong interest in healthcare administration and entrepreneurship. During his time as a resident physician, he pursued his integrated passion for mentoring aspiring medical students. Additionally, Dr. Preminger founded a start-up company dedicated to infection prevention called SteriLux Systems. His company has filed patents, raised $1.59M in investment capital, and has continued to introduce groundbreaking products to the market since its inception. In recognition of his hard work and dedication, Dr. Preminger was awarded the Innovate Long Island’s Innovator of the Year award.
In addition to these roles, Dr. Preminger has contributed to the success of his combined passion for healthcare and student mentorship across several titles, such as:
- Physician Administrative Fellow, Anesthesiologist, and Clinical Advisor at Northwell Health
- Founder, President and CMO at SteriLux Systems
- Resident Physician in the Department of Anesthesiology NYP-Weill Cornell at Weill Cornell Medicine
- Northwell Health Administrative Internship at Northwell Health
- Clinical Research Coordinator at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
- Research Assistant - Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Research Assistant at The National Institutes of Health
- Research Intern at Harvard Medical School
With his extensive experience in research, healthcare administration, and the medical school admissions process, Dr. Preminger is positioned to propel prospective medical students through the complex process of applying to medical school. His insights can help students craft compelling applications, prepare for interviews, navigate the challenges of pursuing a career in medicine, and receive a high-quality education during their medical studies.
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