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Below you will find 10 of the best med school admissions coaches with anesthesiology backgrounds in the USA. Please note that this is a curated list of top experts and not a ‘ranking’ of them.
Below you will find 10 of the best med school admissions coaches with anesthesiology backgrounds in the USA. Please note that this is a curated list of top experts and not a ‘ranking’ of them.
Dr. Chokkara is an anesthesiology resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. He earned his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Chokkara's experience interviewing prospective students has given him an insider’s perspective on the medical school admissions process, deepening his understanding of what makes an applicant stand out.
Dr. Chokkara is an accomplished researcher passionate about improving healthcare outcomes and the quality of care. His research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics, the Journal of General Internal Medicine, and the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open.
One of Dr. Chokkara’s greatest strengths as a coach is guiding applicants in crafting compelling narratives that showcase their motivations for pursuing a career in medicine. He understands that while many pre-meds have strong experiences, articulating them in applications can be challenging. His approach breaks the application process into clear, manageable steps that empower students to succeed.
Passionate about mentorship, Dr. Chokkara is eager to share his knowledge and experiences with aspiring doctors. Students Dr. Chokkara has coached have gained acceptance to top medical schools at Case Western University, Northwestern University, the University of Miami, Texas A&M University, and Tulane University.
Dr. Broussard is a board-certified anesthesiologist who was accepted into the University of Houston/Baylor College of Medicine BS/MD program. She served as a voting member of the Baylor School of Medicine’s admissions committee, evaluating over 1,000 applications over four years.
After graduating with an MD from the Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Broussard completed her anesthesiology residency and obtained an Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in hospice and palliative care from the University of Colorado Denver at Anschutz Medical Campus. Following residency, she returned to Baylor College of Medicine as an attending physician, where she mentored medical students and residents for over 12 years. Over 19 years of practice, Dr. Broussard has worked in one of the world’s top medical centers and built strong relationships with colleagues across Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School, and numerous other institutions.
Dr. Broassard’s approach to admissions consulting balances empathy, strategy, and experiential knowledge. She draws on over 25 years of mentorship experience to help students face logistical and emotional challenges throughout the application process and channel those emotions into actionable plans for success. Students she has worked with have been accepted to multiple medical schools across 20 U.S. states.
Dr. Hendrix graduated with an MD from the University of Michigan Medical School on a full scholarship, then completed an anesthesiology residency at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center. He has over 11 years of clinical practice and leadership experience, including eight years on admissions committees. He served as an admissions committee member and interviewer at the University of Michigan Medical School and UT Southwestern Medical Center, reviewing over 800 applicants during his tenure.
After his residency training, Dr. Hendrix completed fellowships in pain medicine and cardiothoracic anesthesiology at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. He recently earned dual Executive Master's degrees in healthcare leadership and management from the University of Texas at Dallas, graduating with high distinction.
Dr. Hendrix’s expertise spans clinical research, medical education, and healthcare quality improvement. He has held leadership positions at major institutions, including the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has served on multiple national committees, including the Vascularized Composite Allograft Transplantation Committee for UNOS, and advisory roles with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He currently serves as Medical Director and Principal Investigator at Worldwide Clinical Trials, one of the top 10 global contract research organizations.
As a coach, Dr. Hendrix stays up to date on the latest trends in medical education. Drawing on eight years of admissions committee experience, he is dedicated to serving as a mentor to the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Go is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He completed an MD at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College, where he served as an admissions interviewer for three years. He completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Go also completed a regional anesthesiology fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an interventional pain medicine fellowship through the Tri-Institutional Pain Management Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.
Dr. Go has served as the Medical Director of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee in the Department of Anesthesia, and an assistant professor at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He currently works as an interventional pain physician at Advanced Spine and Pain.
Dr. Go is passionate about mentorship, holistic medical education, and helping applicants navigate their unique journeys to medical school. He has over 10 years of mentorship experience and relies on empathy, active listening, and personalized guidance in every counseling session. His approach integrates a deep commitment to patient-centered and student-centered philosophies, ensuring that applicants feel supported as they define their paths and pursue their goals.
Dr. Kulkarni is an anesthesiology resident at Brown University Health/Rhode Island Hospital who graduated with an MD from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He has three years of experience as a medical student ambassador with FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Admissions and Recruitment, where he interviewed and evaluated applicants and led student tours.
During medical school, Dr. Kulkarni contributed to medical scholarship as an Editor for the Florida Medical Student Research Journal. His academic work includes several publications and presentations on topics ranging from anesthetic considerations to urologic healthcare, with his work published in the International Journal of Impotence Research, Cureus, and Urology.
As a counselor, Dr. Kulkarni draws on his admissions and recruitment background to help students craft applications that highlight their unique identities through sharper narrative structure, clearer positioning of experiences, and interview readiness. Mentees who Dr. Kulkarni has worked with have earned acceptances to Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine.
Dr. Wu graduated with an MD from the University of California (UC), Irvine School of Medicine, and completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He served as an application reviewer and admissions ambassador at UC Irvine School of Medicine and as an interviewer for the UCSD Anesthesiology program.
Dr. Wu serves as Assistant Chief of Anesthesia, Medical Director of Outpatient Surgery, and Director of Procedural Sedation at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa. He oversees clinical operations, drives quality improvement initiatives, advances physician and healthcare worker education, and leads physician recruitment and development. Dr. Wu has built strong hiring pipelines with residency programs at UCSD and Stanford, and frequently lectures to residents on professional growth, regional anesthesia, and career planning.
As a coach, Dr. Wu blends strategic insight with empathy, drawing from his experiences as a Chief Resident, applicant, anesthesiologist, and physician recruiter. He helps students edit their applications, perfect their personal statements, and excel in interviews. Dr. Wu has a unique 360-degree perspective on the process of becoming a doctor, and his professional expertise, mentorship, and personal warmth make him a trusted guide for applicants navigating the journey to medicine.
Dr. Lee graduated with an MD from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, where he served as an interviewer and committee voting member for the MD program and as an interviewer for the BS/MD Combined 4+4 Program. Dr. Lee is currently an anesthesiology resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.
Dr. Lee was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for excellence in academic performance and leadership, and was named Preliminary Intern of the Year at North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Dr. Lee is also committed to research and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and Innovations. His work spans topics from robotic surgery to COVID-19 dermatologic manifestations and transfusion-related outcomes in cardiac surgery patients.
Dr. Lee is passionate about medical education and helping students achieve their goals. He has mentored numerous pre-medical students, from first-year college students seeking profile development to students actively in the application process. Dr. Lee’s approach is holistic and focuses on helping students see their strengths displayed beyond academic track records so that medical school admissions committees can appreciate the applicant's individuality. Students he has coached have been accepted to Harvard Medical School, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and SUNY Downstate.
Dr. Caruso graduated with an MD from the Medical College of Georgia, where he served as an MMI interviewer. He matched into the anesthesiology residency program at the Advocate Masonic Medical Center, where he served on the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) and helped select incoming residents.
During medical school, Dr. Caruso received multiple distinctions, including the AHEC Scholarship for his dedication to community-focused medicine. He has authored a peer-reviewed publication in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences and written a book chapter on perioperative approaches for gender-affirming surgery in Interventional Management of Pelvic Pain. He also founded the Pre-Med Community, a mentorship platform that supports aspiring medical students. Dr. Caruso is a writer and medical content strategist who specializes in translating complex scientific topics into accessible material. He has authored over 60 health education articles and built an online platform that has reached more than 100,000 readers.
Dr. Caruso combines his admissions experience with a deep understanding of the competitive medical school landscape. As a coach, he excels at helping students develop compelling personal statements and activity narratives, improve their interviewing skills, build strategic school lists, and navigate gap-year planning and reinvention pathways. Dr. Caruso’s approach is rooted in empathy, encouragement, and personalization—students he has mentored describe him as supportive and motivating.
While attending the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine, Dr. Bigham served on the admissions committee for three years, interviewing prospective students. He was recognized for his contributions to medicine and service with the UW Medicine Community Service Endowed Scholarship and his induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Bigham is affiliated with the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Evelyn E. Henley Anesthesia Society.
Dr. Bigham’s research has resulted in 25+ peer-reviewed publications, scientific abstracts, poster presentations, and podium presentations at national and international conferences. As an Engineering Innovation in Health Program Fellow, Dr. Bigham collaborated with engineers to develop an endoscopic surgical device capable of simultaneous tissue suction and grasping, securing a U.S. patent for this groundbreaking invention. Committed to leadership, Dr. Bigham is the Founder and President of the CandleLight Foundation, Co-Founder of the Black Men in White Coats UWSOM chapter, and has served as President of the Student National Medical Association.
Dr. Bigham’s greatest strengths as a coach are his ability to help candidates break down complex processes into manageable steps. He helps students recognize their strengths and craft compelling personal narratives. Dr. Bigham’s approach is grounded in empathy, as he understands the systemic barriers that many students face in the admissions process. He is committed to creating systemic change by mentoring and empowering the next generation of physicians, especially those from marginalized communities.
Dr. Wu completed an accelerated BS/MD and MBA program, graduating summa cum laude with a BS from Union College, an MBA from Clarkson University, and an MD from Albany Medical College through the Leadership in Medicine program. He served as a member of the Accelerated Program Ranking Committee at Albany Medical College and as an application reviewer for his anesthesiology and pain medicine residency program at the University of Washington.
Throughout medical school, Dr. Wu was deeply involved in admissions, mentorship, and student leadership. As a member of the Accelerated Program Ranking Committee, he gained first-hand insight into how accelerated program admissions committees assess academic readiness, maturity, motivation, and long-term fit for medicine. He is also an accomplished academic writer, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations, reflecting his strength in clear, precise, and persuasive written communication.
Dr. Wu's approach to counseling combines insider admissions experience with a genuine commitment to mentorship. His thoughtful, transparent approach allows him to help students articulate their stories. Dr. Wu strongly believes that successful BS/MD applicants must be presented as whole people, not just “future doctors.” He takes the time to understand each student’s background, motivations, and values, helping them craft applications that are compelling, polished, and true to who they are. Dr. Wu has guided students into competitive BS/MD programs, including Boston University’s SMED program and the University of Toledo BACC2MD program.
We developed this list of the best anesthesiology-trained medical school admissions coaches based on their:
We only considered professionals who:
Anesthesiology training emphasizes precision, accountability, and high-stakes decision-making. Physicians with these qualities can apply these skills to helping students create compelling med school applications.
We prioritized admissions counselors who served on admissions committees at their medical school or residency program and who:
Admissions counselors who are anesthesiologists understand what competitive med school applications look like. They can help students ensure their profile and application materials align with what top programs expect.
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