Meet Inspira Advantage’s Med School Admissions Experts

Dr. Gruszczynski is an otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon at South Florida ENT Associates. He began his medical education journey at Yeshiva University, graduating summa cum laude with a degree in biology and religious studies. Dr. Gruszczynski earned an MD from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on a full scholarship, then completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of Virginia, where he served on his residency’s acceptance committee as Chief Resident Interviewer.

Dr. Keswani is a pediatric resident at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Fresno program. She earned a DO from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, following an accelerated BS in biology and chemistry from the University of San Francisco. With over seven years of mentorship experience and three years serving on UCSF Fresno’s pediatric residency interviewing committee, Dr. Keswani brings a well-rounded, insightful perspective to the admissions process.

Dr. Alpert is a pediatrician, educator, and admissions mentor with nearly two decades of experience in clinical medicine and medical education. She currently serves as a faculty member at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she teaches medical students and residents and co-facilitates trainee support groups. She also serves on the Mount Sinai Hospital Pediatric Residency admissions committee, where she interviews candidates and participates in the re-review process, drawing on more than 15 years of experience evaluating applicants.

Dr. Agarwal is a radiation oncologist, educator, and mentor with 15+ years of experience in academic medicine and clinical practice. He is the Founder of Blue Wellth, a longevity and precision medicine practice, and the Co-Founder of Prostate Cancer Institute of America. Dr. Agarwal has served as a radiation oncology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Maryland, and Ohio State University. He participated in resident recruitment and interview activities for the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at UPenn for four years.

Dr. Irani is an OB/GYN resident and MD/MPH graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School and School of Public Health. She has over three years of direct admissions committee experience as an interviewer at the University of Michigan Medical School. She excels at BS/MD coaching and has helped students get into medical schools at UT Southwestern, Georgetown University, and Texas Tech, among many others.

Dr. Miller graduated with an MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin before starting her anatomic and clinical pathology residency at the University of Michigan. With nine years of coaching and mentorship experience, Dr. Miller has also served as a medical student interviewer at the Medical College of Wisconsin and as a resident interviewer for UMichigan’s Department of Pathology.

Dr. Manghis is an internal medicine resident at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She earned an MD from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She has years of coaching experience, helping students get into medical schools such as Duke University, the University of Massachusetts, the University of Washington, and Brown University.

Dr. Madnawat is a physician with extensive training in internal medicine, clinical research, and academic mentorship. She earned a BS in ecology and evolutionary biology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MD from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she gained experience in inpatient care, critical care, and ambulatory medicine.

Dr. Luoma-Overstreet is a BS/MD admissions expert and an OB/GYN resident at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Fresno. She graduated in the top 10% of her class with an MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where she was the Vice President of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Luoma-Overstreet has served as an interviewer and application reviewer at the VCU School of Medicine and as an interviewer at UCSF Fresno.

Dr. Nguyen is a psychiatry resident at the University of California, San Francisco – Fresno. He earned an MD from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, and holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in English and psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Nguyen draws on 15+ years of mentorship experience and three years of admissions committee service at institutions including UCSF Fresno and UC Davis School of Medicine to guide BS/MD applicants through the process.

Dr. Lobos graduated with an MD from Howard University College of Medicine, where he also served on the admissions committee. With years of coaching experience, he has helped applicants gain admission to medical schools at Howard University, the University of Florida, Florida International University, the University of Arizona, and George Washington University.

Dr. Golub is a physician-scientist who graduated with an MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and a PhD in epidemiology through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). She completed her preventative medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is board-certified in preventative medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Golub served as an interviewer for the University of Rochester MSTP program and has over a decade of admissions consulting experience.

Dr. Painter graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Richmond before earning an MD from Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. He is a transitional year resident physician in the St. Clair Health Graduate Medical Education Program, part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and will complete a categorical diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Painter has 12 years of admissions experience, including serving as an interviewer at St. Clair Health.

Dr. Khan earned an MD from Ross University School of Medicine and is the Associate Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. She completed her family medicine residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School before advancing to a competitive fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where she trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and active individuals.

Dr. Kwak is an internal medicine physician with 20+ years of experience in clinical medicine, medical education, and healthcare technology. He graduated with a BA from Johns Hopkins University before earning an MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served on the admissions committee evaluating and interviewing applicants. Dr. Kwak is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, and practices at UCLA’s Ashe Student Health Center.

Dr. Mo is a psychiatry resident at New York Medical College, St. Mary's General Hospital/St. Clare's Denville Hospital, who is pursuing fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Syracuse University, graduating magna cum laude through a program in which top students were offered direct matriculation into med school. He attended the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated with an MS in biomedical sciences and a DO.

Dr. Zhao graduated cum laude with a BS in bioengineering from Rice University and earned an MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He pursued his residency training in preventive medicine at the University of Wisconsin, where he also completed an MPH. Before beginning his residency, he served as Medical Director of the Travis State Jail for four years, where he provided comprehensive primary care to inmates and gained valuable experience in public health and correctional medicine.

Dr. Sandhu is an internal medicine resident with fellowship plans in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. She graduated with a DO from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she served on the admissions committee. She is a resident at the University of California, San Francisco, Fresno, where she serves on her program’s residency recruitment committee.

Dr. Verdini is a radiation oncology resident at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned his MD with Research Honors from Tufts University School of Medicine. As a member of the Tufts School of Medicine admissions committee, he reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and voted on admissions decisions. Students Dr. Verdini has coached have gained admission to medical schools at the University of Massachusetts, Wake Forest University, UNC–Chapel Hill, Tulane University, George Washington University, and the University of New England.

Dr. Trinh is a family medicine resident at Providence Milwaukie Hospital. He received a DO degree from Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW, where he served as an application reviewer and interviewer for five years, evaluating 200+ applications. Students whom Dr. Trinh has coached have been accepted to medical schools at Yale, Stanford, Oregon Health & Sciences University, and Western University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Jamison is an emergency medicine physician, educator, and mentor with over 13 years of admissions committee and mentorship experience. She attended Spelman College before earning an MD from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, where she served as a medical student liaison. She then completed her emergency medicine residency at Jacobi/Montefiore Medical Centers, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Jamison has since built a career in clinical care and academic mentorship to guide aspiring physicians.

Dr. Tang is a psychiatry resident at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL. He earned an MD from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University after completing the highly selective Washington & Jefferson College/Temple University BA/MD program, where he graduated summa cum laude in neuroscience. During his training, he distinguished himself as a researcher, student leader, and admissions committee member with first-hand insight into the BA/MD selection process.

Dr. Shafton graduated with an MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he served on the admissions committee as a student interviewer for four years, evaluating applicants for admission. He also represented his class on the Student Advancement Committee. These experiences gave him direct insight into both the admissions process and the challenges medical students face.

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. Nwankwo is a dermatology resident physician at New York University who graduated from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine’s (UMKC) accelerated six-year BA/MD program. She served as a UMKC School of Medicine admissions interviewer and mentor through organizations such as Students in Training, in Academia, Health and Research, and the Dream Big Initiative, which she co-founded.

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.

Dr. Patel is a neurology resident in the Adult Neurology Department at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Northshore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center (NS/LIJ). At the Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign, he shaped the admissions process as a student member of the admissions committee, gaining valuable insight into medical school selection and mentoring future physician‑innovators.

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.

Dr. Kozar is a psychiatry resident at Yale School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she was honored as a Gold Humanism Scholar. During medical school, she reviewed and interviewed applicants over four years. She has coached students who have been accepted to leading medical schools, including Brown University, Dartmouth College, the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts, and the University of New England.

Dr. Li is a research-track psychiatry resident at Yale University with 10+ years of mentorship experience. He earned his MD and PhD from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUSM) and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and recipient of numerous national research and teaching awards. He also served as a BUSM admissions committee member and interviewer for over two years, contributing to the decision-making process.

Dr. Olivia Herrington is a psychiatry resident at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. She earned her MD from the Yale School of Medicine, where she was recognized for her research and writing through multiple fellowships and literary awards. With two years of admissions experience as a Harvard University interviewer and a strong background in academic mentorship, Dr. Herrington brings a well-rounded perspective to medical school admissions coaching.

Dr. Lee is an anesthesiology resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital. He earned his MD from the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he served on the admissions committee and as an interviewer for the MD program and BS/MD Combined 4+4 program. With years of mentorship experience, Dr Lee brings valuable insight to medical and residency admissions.

Dr. Ashouri completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles General Medical Center. He graduated with an MD from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California. He has four years of experience serving on the USC Keck admissions committee, where he reviewed applications and interviewed candidates.

Dr. Fang is an internal medicine resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She graduated with a BS in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University with departmental honors and an MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors and received over $30,000+ in merit scholarships. Dr. Fang has eight years of coaching experience and looks forward to supporting the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Diulus is a diagnostic radiology resident at Loyola University Medical Center, where she completed a preliminary general surgery internship year. She earned her MD from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, graduating cum laude, and holds a BS in biological sciences from Northern Illinois University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She served on her medical school’s admissions committee for three years.

Dr. Siddiqui graduated with a DO from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medical school, he earned a BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he majored in psychology. He is a dedicated physician, experienced clinical researcher, and has over five years on medical school and residency admissions committees.

Dr. Vizgan graduated from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences College of Medicine with an MD before pursuing a residency in anesthesiology at the Yale University School of Medicine. He was a member of the SUNY Downstate admissions committee during medical school, where he reviewed applications and interviewed candidates, acting in a decision-making capacity along with other admissions committee members.

Dr. Zilkha is a board-certified pediatrician with 30 years of experience in pediatrics. She has 20 years of coaching experience and has sat on the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell admissions committee for five years. During this time, she has reviewed over 1,000 applications and interviewed hundreds of applicants. She has experience coaching applicants at every stage of their journey to becoming a physician, including high schoolers, pre-med students, and medical students.

Dr. Turner is a dual-trained medical oncologist and pediatrician with 15+ years of clinical experience and 20+ years of leadership in global pharmaceutical research and oncology drug development. Dr. Turner has contributed to groundbreaking work in cancer therapeutics and is a published author in her field. With nearly 30 years of admissions and mentorship experience, Dr. Turner has served as Admissions Screener, Admissions Coordinator, and Admissions Director for several schools in the U.S., U.K., EU, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka.

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.

Dr. Alt is a board-certified family medicine and preventive medicine physician with 15+ years of experience in clinical care, medical education, and medical student advising. She earned an AB in anthropology from Brown University, an MD from SUNY Downstate, and an MPH from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. As a former Associate Program Director for Carney Hospital's family medicine residency, she was deeply involved in reviewing and selecting residency applicants.

Dr. Andoh is a resident physician in the ophthalmology residency program at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in molecular biophysics, biochemistry, and classical civilization. She went on to graduate with an MD from the Yale School of Medicine. With over a decade of coaching experience, Dr. Andoh is committed to helping aspiring medical students and residents take the necessary steps toward becoming licensed physicians.

Dr. Tran is an adult primary care physician working in private practice based in Irvine, California. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a BS in molecular, cell, and developmental biology with cum laude honors before earning an MD from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Dr. Tran completed his residency training in internal medicine at UC Irvine Health.

Dr. Singh is a plastic and reconstructive surgery resident at Indiana University Health. He earned a BS in psychology with honors and a minor in biology from the University of Alabama, before earning an MD and MBA with emphasis in healthcare management at UAB, graduating with high honors. He served as a Heersink School of Medicine Admissions Committee board member, reviewing hundreds of applications and interviewing candidates.

Dr. Hassan is a double board-certified physician who earned an MD from Ross University School of Medicine. He holds two master’s degrees: an MPH from Chamberlain University and an MS in biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Hassan completed his internal medicine residency at HCA Healthcare followed by fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where he served as an interviewer for the admissions committee and later joined the faculty as an assistant professor.

Dr. Gupta is a second-year anesthesiology resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, the largest teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He earned his BA in psychology and MA in bioethics and medical humanities from Case Western Reserve University, graduating magna cum laude. With eight years of coaching experience, Dr. Gupta has helped students get accepted to medical schools at the University of Massachusetts, Case Western Reserve, Saint Louis University, and others.

Dr. Abraham is a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He earned a DO from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a general psychiatry residency at St. Clare’s Health and St. Mary’s General Hospital. Dr. Abraham has five years of admissions committee experience, where he reviewed applications and interviewed applicants at his medical school and residency program.

Dr. Lingaya is a family medicine resident and graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. With over five years of mentorship experience, Dr. Lingaya has successfully guided students into some of the nation’s most competitive medical schools, including UCSF, Northwestern, and the University of Michigan. He served as a member of Michigan Medical School’s admissions committee for three years, where he interviewed applicants and contributed to shaping incoming classes.

Dr. Nadkarni is a physician, educator, and multidisciplinary artist who earned his MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) at the University of California, Los Angeles. Holding a BA in neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, he has a blend of clinical experience and creative expertise. He served as an interviewer at DGSOM for two years and served as liaison to the Dean’s Office.

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.