Meet Inspira Advantage’s Med School Admissions Experts

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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Warner, a board-certified internal medicine doctor and NIH Hematology/Oncology fellow, brings insider knowledge from serving on medical school admissions committees, including at John Hopkins. With 10+ peer-reviewed publications and extensive pre-medical advising experience, she offers meticulous, structured guidance.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Shah is an internal medicine resident at Yale New Haven Health who graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine’s MD/MPH program. At Tufts, she served as an admissions committee member where she directly supported the application review process. With years of experience in advising, she has mentored several students in their medical school application process.

George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Director of Advising

Dr. Akomeah is an emergency and lifestyle medicine physician. She graduated with an MD from George Washington University School of Medicine, completed a residency at Carolinas Medical Center, and earned a Master of Education from Johns Hopkins University. She has five years of admissions committee experience, acting as an application reviewer and interviewer at her medical school and residency program.

Dr. Abhishek R.

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Ramini is an ophthalmology resident at Loyola University Medical Center. He earned his MD from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, graduating with Honors in research. Dr. Ramini spent three years serving on the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine admissions committee, and he has over five years of experience in mentoring students with a proven track record of success.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Dr. Menon holds an MS in bioethics from Harvard Medical School and an MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed his clinical pathology residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is now a microbiology fellow at the Mayo Clinic. He also serves as the faculty facilitator for several courses at the Feinberg School of Medicine.

New York University School of Medicine

Dr. Xu is currently the Chief Resident in urology at NYU Langone and has earned national awards for outstanding work. As an NYU School of Medicine graduate via the Accelerated Three-Year Pathway, he has published extensively on topics including prostate cancer, robotic reconstructive techniques, and the impact of social media in disseminating medical information. Dr. Xu sat on NYU admissions committees for medical school and his residency program as an interviewer and was privy to the discussion and ranking process.

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Director of Advising

Dr. Altchek is a categorical pediatrics resident in the Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics, a Harvard–affiliated program at Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center. She earned her MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she received the Dean’s Scholarship for academic achievement every year. She has over seven years of mentorship experience and served on the Rutgers Medical School admissions committee for three years.

Dr. Alexandria M.

Duke University School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Mullikin graduated from Duke University School of Medicine with an MD/MBA before matching with Duke’s plastic surgery residency program. She served on Duke’s admissions committee during medical school, where she reviewed applicant profiles, assessed their potential contributions, and championed holistic admissions practices.

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Prior to attending the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine, Dr. Malone graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. With extensive experience as a mentor for pre-medical students and a member of the student admissions team at UCLA, she has played a role in multiple students' acceptance to their dream programs.

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Stone is an ophthalmology resident at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago and a dedicated admissions coach with over eight years of experience in medicine, research, and mentorship. He graduated with an MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he was awarded a scholarship covering the entire cost of his attendance and served on the admissions committee as an interviewer.

University of Washington School of Medicine

Dr. Oh graduated from Washington University in St. Louis before attending the University of Washington School of Medicine. With years of mentorship experience, Dr. Oh has developed a systematic approach to medical school admissions that has proven successful for students of diverse backgrounds. Students he has coached have gained acceptance to prestigious schools, including Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, and Georgetown.

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Nwankwo has over a decade of coaching and mentorship experience, having supported several pre-med students through their academic journeys. She has advised students on research projects, application strategies, interview preparation, and school selection. Students she has worked with have gained admission to some of the nation's top medical schools, including NYU, UCSF, Stanford, Harvard, UPenn, Duke, Northwestern, UChicago, Emory, and WUSTL.

Dr. Anne-Marie N.

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Dr. Nwajei is an internal medicine resident whose journey through medicine reflects a deep commitment to service, academic excellence, and mentorship. She earned an MD from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Drawing from 10+ years of medical school leadership, teaching, and real-world clinical experience, she helps students craft authentic, competitive applications that reflect their unique journeys in medicine.

Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology Program

Dr. Podury earned her MD from Harvard Medical School in the Harvard-MIT HST Program after completing her BA in Neuroscience at Cornell. With a talent for improving patients' lives through technology and research, she is eager to guide applicants through the admissions process.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Winchester is a resident physician in the Department of Otolaryngology at NYU Langone Health. While at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, she served on the admissions committee, interviewing candidates for the MMI. She is passionate about helping students showcase their strengths in their applications.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Dr. Kumar is a neurology resident at Indiana University Health. During medical school, he served as the president of an organization responsible for guiding over 150 pre-medical students through the admissions process. Through this role, he organized events and provided personalized guidance to help students navigate the challenges of medical school applications.

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Gupta is an interventional radiology resident who graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as an MD Merit Scholar. With over eight years of experience, including serving as a Duke University alumni interviewer, he has guided dozens of students to acceptance at the nation’s top medical schools. Dr. Gupta has also co-founded three startup companies focusing on developing devices to fill technological gaps in interventional specialties.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Dr. Johnson graduated with an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine and successfully matched with his first-choice residency program at Stanford Dermatology. Dr. Johnson is an active member of the Leadership in Health Disparities program and the Stanford Clinical Summer Internship program, working to create opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Benjamin G.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Dr. Grugan is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who completed a degree in biopsychology at Pennsylvania State University and earned an MD from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He then went on to complete his emergency medicine residency at the renowned Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where he trained in one of the nation’s busiest and most challenging clinical environments.

Dr. Benjamin P.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Dr. Park is a resident physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with over two years of experience working with both international and U.S. applicants applying to MD, DO, and Caribbean programs. Before matriculating to Vanderbilt, he worked as a research coordinator at the renowned Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Dr. Gebregziabher graduated from the Stanford School of Medicine, where he worked in diversity recruitment efforts, and is an internal medicine resident at the University of Chicago. He brings eight years of mentorship experience to his role, helping undergraduate and BS/MD applicants gain acceptance to top-tier schools, including Harvard Medical School, Stanford Medical School, and the UCLA School of Medicine.

Creighton University School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Hooks is an internal medicine physician with more than 15 years of clinical experience, complemented by a strong background in mentorship, medical education, and admissions committee experience. She earned her MD from Creighton University School of Medicine after completing her undergraduate studies in biochemistry with honors at Loras College, both on full-ride academic scholarships. Dr. Hooks completed an internal medicine residency at CHI Mercy before building a career spanning hospital medicine, private practice, and executive medical leadership.

Dr. Binyamin A.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences College of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Abramowitz brings a decade of experience mentoring pre-med and medical students through test prep, academic advising, and application support. He earned his BA through the highly selective BA/MD program at Brooklyn College and graduated with an MD from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He served on his medical school admissions committee as an application reviewer and interviewer.

University of South Florida College of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Kiser is a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and a seasoned physician, educator, and admissions expert with 40+ years of experience in medicine and leadership. He serves as a Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he previously chaired the admissions committee. Dr. Kiser has read thousands of applications and interviewed hundreds of students during his tenure at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine and Texas A&M University College of Medicine.

University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Dr. Mabe is a family medicine resident physician at Cone Health. After graduating summa cum laude and with membership in Phi Kappa Phi, he completed medical school in three years at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine as a FIRST Scholar. He founded the Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association at UNC Charlotte and has mentored pre-medical students at UNC Chapel Hill as a medical student.

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Brian's diverse experiences, ranging from his athletic career at Louisiana State University to his roles as a teacher, mentor, and medical professional, have cultivated a deep passion for advising, mentoring, and encouraging students. With a blend of academic excellence, leadership skills, and a compassionate approach, he provides expert advice to students navigating the complex admissions processes.

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. Dominy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania before attending the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai (ISMMS), where she worked for the admissions office as an application screener and interviewer. She is now a pediatric resident physician at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and has worked as a programmer and research analyst for over seven years at PhysicianXpress Inc., a doctor office management platform.

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Bregio is an internal medicine resident at Duke University Hospital with over nine years of mentoring and admissions experience. Dr. Bregio has guided students to acceptance at top institutions like Northwestern, UChicago, Weill Cornell, and the Cleveland Clinic. As a member of the Student Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Bregio reviewed applications and interviewed applicants.

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Komar is an exceptional counselor who has mentored over 100 undergraduate students as a graduate residential advisor at the University of Pennsylvania, helping them secure laboratory positions and medical school admission. Before enrolling at the Perelman School of Medicine, Dr. Komar earned a Bachelor’s and two Master’s degrees from UPenn.

Emory University School of Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Ford is an MD-PhD medical scientist with extensive experience in academia and industry. He is a former admissions committee member at the Emory University MD-PhD Program, where he reviewed applications and interviewed candidates, offering students an insider’s perspective on the medical school admissions process. With more than 12 years of mentorship experience, Dr. Ford brings a structured, personalized, and strategic approach to coaching.

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