Undergrad: University of Arizona
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University
Internal medicine resident in the Johns Hopkins Osler Internal Medicine Training Program
When not immersed in her professional pursuits, Aanika enjoys spending time with her husband and cat, hiking, and taking short weekend trips whenever possible. She learned how to scuba dive in 2019 and since then, she's explored the seas of Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Turks and Caicos. Her favorite dive was through a field of moon jellyfish and she thinks that scuba diving is the closest feeling to flying.
Aanika obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and then went on to pursue her MD and MPH in Epidemiology/Biostatistics from the Johns Hopkins University. She is currently an internal medicine resident at the Johns Hopkins Osler Internal Medicine Training Program and applying for hematology/oncology fellowship programs.
Aanika's fascination with the medical field began during her undergraduate years when she was part of a breast cancer research lab for four years. This experience solidified her interest in oncology and led her to medical school at Johns Hopkins University. During her medical education, she was recognized with several scholarships and took some time off to delve deeper into epidemiology/biostatistics through a fully funded MPH degree program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
As an internal medicine resident, Aanika has not only honed her skills as an internist but also continued to explore her passion for oncology. Alongside, she has authored over 10 peer-reviewed publications, worked as an academic advisor for pre-medical students and served on the medical admissions committee at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Aanika brings to the table meticulous attention to detail and a vast experience of working with students. She is ardent about helping students achieve their goals and envisages a career in academic oncology.
Undergrad: Duke University
Medical School: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Radiology resident at Mayo Clinic
Loves coffee, espresso, and trying new coffee shops. Is also a fan of trail running and cycling.
Aditya is a current radiology resident at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He attended Duke University for undergrad, majoring in neuroscience, and attended the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine for medical school. He has had significant research experience, ranging from computational neuroscience in undergrad to artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and health services research in medical school.
Aditya has published extensively on these topics and continues to be academically productive in these areas. He has formally mentored several premedical and pre-physician assistant students through the admissions process and is also well-versed in residency applications.
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of Michigan
Resident physician in Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco
Ajay loves spending time outdoors, skiing in the winter, and hiking or surfing when it's warm.
Ajay Kolli is currently a resident physician in Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco. He earned his MD degree from the University of Michigan and his MPH from Harvard University. With experience at various prestigious institutions across the country, Ajay is well-equipped to assist applicants interested in schools in any region.
During his time at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ajay achieved 100th percentile scores on the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 board exams, received the Charles and Phyllis Lowe Merit Scholarship, was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honors Society, and graduated with Distinction in Research Honors. He has conducted a wide array of research at both Michigan and Harvard, resulting in numerous publications and academic conference presentations in fields such as ophthalmology, epidemiology, and health economics. Ajay has also worked as a consultant in the biotechnology industry and co-founded The Lens, an educational resource for medical students interested in ophthalmology.
Ajay's strengths lie in his diverse academic interests and ability to help applicants from diverse backgrounds craft a cohesive narrative about their experiences. As an admissions coach, he is passionate about helping applicants tell their personal stories and guiding them through the application process.
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine
MD candidate at Icahn School of Medicine
I'm a licensed rescue diver, a die-hard Steelers fan, and a self-proclaimed wine and chocolate expert. I enjoy going to the gym, playing video games, playing the piano, and shooting!
Andrew is a medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai pursuing a career in Anesthesiology. He has a startup valued at $12 million which focuses on providing affordable vision care across the US, has >20 peer-reviewed publications, and is looking to continue to help others in their medical careers.
Originally from the greater Pittsburgh area, Andrew went to public school all his life and attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he majored in computational chemistry with a focus in biology. He conducted research through the Department of Biomedical Informatics, where he published a paper in Scientific Reports on long non-coding RNA SNHG7 and its impact on breast cancer. He graduated in three years from Pitt and went straight to medical school at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. During his first year there, he joined multiple research labs focusing on large-data analysis and machine learning.
He also co-founded Retina Technologies Inc., a company aimed to disrupt vision care by leveraging virtual reality, retinal imaging, and machine learning onto a portable platform to provide affordable, accessible, and accurate vision screening across the country. He served as the CTO of the company, spearheading four clinical trials, submitting three provisional patents and one non-provisional PCT patent, and built both the hardware and software from the ground up. He has continued his involvement in both his research and the company throughout all four years of medical school and is applying to residency programs for Anesthesiology.
Undergrad: Cornell University
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program)
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery resident at the University of California San Diego
Before medical school, Archana lived solo in Japan for two months and documented her time in a travel sketchbook. Her book grows as she travels more—most recently, to Iceland and Denmark!
Archana earned a BA in Neuroscience from Cornell University and her MD from Harvard Medical School in the Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program. She is currently an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Resident at the University of California San Diego.
During her time at Cornell, Archana conducted research in the Goldberg lab, studying neural mechanisms underlying motor control. She continued to develop neural interfaces as a summer research scholar at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute and as an intern at Neuralink. Archana's passion for understanding the multiple dimensions of health and disease led her to work at a syringe exchange in Ithaca, New York, where she witnessed the mechanics of court-based drug rehabilitation. As an admissions counselor, she enjoys listening to students' stories and helping them communicate their interests genuinely and in alignment with their values.
At Harvard Medical School, Archana received numerous scholarships and awards for her work, which centered on developing technologies to improve patients' quality of life. She has been involved in various research projects, applying biotechnology, optical imaging, and machine learning methods to study surgical outcomes and improve patients' lives after head and neck surgery. As a coach, Archana is committed to guiding prospective students through the admissions process and sharing her passion for medicine and research.
Undergrad: University of Georgia
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Resident physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Ben is a former amateur boxer who has had the chance to box in Georgia and Vietnam.
Ben is a surgical intern pursuing Nuclear/Diagnostic Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and his Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and Psychology from the University of Georgia (UGA).
Throughout his educational journey, Ben was deeply involved in a variety of academic, leadership, and humanitarian initiatives. As an undergraduate at UGA, he displayed exceptional commitment to leadership and research, distinguishing himself as one of the top 1% of graduating students. He also showed an interest in international healthcare through various experiences in South Korea, Spain, and Vietnam. During his medical training at Vanderbilt, Ben continued to demonstrate leadership, particularly in improving patient care and mentoring fellow students. He also maintained a strong commitment to research, completing a dual research fellowship in Plastic Surgery and Hematology/Oncology, and contributing to several important international studies.
With a proven track record in academic excellence, leadership, and medical research, Ben is well-equipped to support pre-health applicants from various backgrounds. His robust knowledge of the medical field, and his firsthand experience with competitive applications, enable him to provide valuable guidance to those pursuing a career in healthcare.
Prior to joining Vanderbilt, Ben worked as a research coordinator at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute and served as a medical school admissions consultant for Atlantis. He has extensive experience in patient care, research, and admissions, which helps him guide prospective medical students.
Jonathan Dworak has been tutoring for The Princeton Review for 17 years. He finds that being able to work one-on-one with students is the best situation to which an educator can aspire—and further, that having a personal connection to so many interesting and engaged students makes the process of working together to master a subject a fulfilling one. Jonathan tutors students of all ages, and his expertise allows him to serve as a “master trainer” of tutors aspiring to teach.
As a tutor with The Princeton Review, Kenneth Brenner most enjoys figuring out what makes each student tick—and then creating a study environment that’s instantly conducive to learning. A passionate educator, Kenneth has taught across the age spectrum, from sixth-graders to grad-level students. His students have been accepted to Ivy League colleges and other prestigious universities and programs.
A tutor for over 15 years, Dr. Robert Fong’s greatest educational fulfillment lies in emphasizing conceptual learning over rote memorization: He has perfected this approach to bring speedy and efficient improvement to all his students. Robert is a master tutor in all MCAT sciences and has contributed to work on The Princeton Review’s research and development team. With an undergraduate degree from New York University, Robert completed his PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology at The University of Chicago, where he serves on the faculty in the department of anesthesia and critical care. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Toronto-based tutor Aaron Lindh finds inspiration the moment a student “gets it”—when all the hard work pays off and a concept that was formerly impossible becomes easy. He approaches each tutorial by identifying the strengths, abilities, and learning style of each student, and works to develop confidence accordingly. He’s responsible for training and certifying new teachers and tutors, developing new teaching programs, and training new Princeton Review trainers in North America—and abroad.
Jonathan Dworak has been tutoring for The Princeton Review for 17 years. He finds that being able to work one-on-one with students is the best situation to which an educator can aspire—and further, that having a personal connection to so many interesting and engaged students makes the process of working together to master a subject a fulfilling one. Jonathan tutors students of all ages, and his expertise allows him to serve as a “master trainer” of tutors aspiring to teach.
As a tutor with The Princeton Review, Kenneth Brenner most enjoys figuring out what makes each student tick—and then creating a study environment that’s instantly conducive to learning. A passionate educator, Kenneth has taught across the age spectrum, from sixth-graders to grad-level students. His students have been accepted to Ivy League colleges and other prestigious universities and programs.
A tutor for over 15 years, Dr. Robert Fong’s greatest educational fulfillment lies in emphasizing conceptual learning over rote memorization: He has perfected this approach to bring speedy and efficient improvement to all his students. Robert is a master tutor in all MCAT sciences and has contributed to work on The Princeton Review’s research and development team. With an undergraduate degree from New York University, Robert completed his PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology at The University of Chicago, where he serves on the faculty in the department of anesthesia and critical care. He is a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Toronto-based tutor Aaron Lindh finds inspiration the moment a student “gets it”—when all the hard work pays off and a concept that was formerly impossible becomes easy. He approaches each tutorial by identifying the strengths, abilities, and learning style of each student, and works to develop confidence accordingly. He’s responsible for training and certifying new teachers and tutors, developing new teaching programs, and training new Princeton Review trainers in North America—and abroad.
Undergrad: University of Central Florida
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
Internal Medicine Residency Applicant
I am an amateur pickleball player and enjoy watching sports. I also like hanging out by the pool and boating in the Florida Keys.
Matthew Gold is a medical student applying for internal medicine residency with aspirations to pursue a fellowship in the future. He will be graduating at the top of his medical school class in 2023. Notably, Matthew honored all of his clerkships during his third year and received Student Doctor of the Year Award of his hospital and Distinguished Internal Medicine Scholar Award. He has extensive experience tutoring students for the CBSE, USMLE Steps 1 and 2, COMSAE and COMLEX-USA Levels 1 and 2. Matthew ensures that he caters to the individual client's learning style. He emphasizes the use of Anki, attempting a consistent amount of daily board questions and other board prep resources that work for the client. Matthew welcomes clients in an approachable and friendly manner with the client's success in mind at all times.
Our personalized COMLEX Level 1 tutoring service is effective for students seeking targeted, tailored instruction. Our tutoring methods help ensure your prep plan focuses on rectifying weaknesses related to question types, content, or general test-taking strategies. Some candidates use our one-on-one service as their only COMLEX prep method, whereas others may choose to supplement their learning by studying independently or enrolling in online courses.
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