Meet Inspira Advantage’s Med School Admissions Experts

Before attending NYITCOM, Dr. Mohama graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish while completing the pre-medical track. She was awarded a Presidential Scholarship at Loyola, a merit-based distinction recognizing her academic achievement. Her bilingual studies and scientific coursework laid the foundation for a career bridging clinical medicine, education, and cross-cultural communication.

During medical school, Dr. Mohama served on the admissions committee at NYITCOM, where she reviewed and screened applicant materials and evaluated personal statements. She also worked independently with pre-med students, providing guidance on personal statements, activity descriptions, school lists, and overall application strategy. She also contributed to peer-reviewed research, with a publication in Critical Reviews in Immunology. Currently, Dr. Mohama serves as a Junior Inpatient Chief Resident in her psychiatry residency program. Having evaluated applicants at multiple stages of medical training, she understands what interviewers and admissions committees look for and how applicants can communicate their strengths effectively.

Dr. Mohama believes that a strong application should give admissions committees a genuine sense of who an applicant is, what has shaped them, and what they will bring to a medical school community. She particularly enjoys helping students identify the experiences, values, and qualities that make them unique, and then translate those strengths into an application that feels cohesive, confident, and authentic. Her coaching style is collaborative, honest, and individualized, and she works with each student to understand their goals, experiences, and strengths. 

As a Syrian-American who speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Mohama values the perspectives that different cultures, identities, and life experiences bring to medicine. Her own background has reinforced her belief that applicants should feel comfortable embracing what makes them different and allowing those qualities to become part of their story. Her goal is to give students the perspective, guidance, and confidence to navigate the admissions process and put forward the strongest version of themselves.

Before medical school, Dr. Kokikian graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned a BS in psychobiology with a minor in entrepreneurship and multiple Dean’s List recognitions. During her undergraduate years, she served as a Department Coordinator Lead for the UCLA Health Care Extender Clinical Internship, a competitive hospital volunteer program that deepened her commitment to clinical medicine and patient care. In this role, she served on the program’s admissions committee for three years, evaluating over 1,000 applicants and interviewing hundreds of candidates.

In medical school, Dr. Kokikian pursued a wide range of opportunities in research, teaching, and mentorship. She was awarded the National Institutes of Health Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Scholarship, a nationally competitive research training program. As a dermatology research fellow at UCLA, she studied reflectance confocal microscopy and artificial intelligence to develop noninvasive approaches to diagnosing melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Her work involved developing novel imaging protocols, collaborating with engineers, and contributing to multiple first- and second-author research projects.

Dr. Kokikian's scholarly contributions include publications in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAAD Case Reports, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Cutis, and SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, among others. She received the Best Poster Award from the Pacific Dermatologic Association for her work on noninvasive virtual histology to distinguish malignant from benign cutaneous squamous neoplasms. 

Dr. Kokikian's greatest strength as a coach is her ability to see the person behind the application. Her coaching approach is individualized, collaborative, and centered on honesty, encouragement, and attention to detail. Whether helping an applicant work through their personal statement, activity descriptions, interview preparation, or overall application strategy, she helps students uncover the experiences that make their stories unique. Dr. Kokikian is passionate about coaching because she genuinely enjoys teaching and mentoring others, and she finds it especially rewarding to help students gain confidence in their stories and navigate the admissions process with greater clarity.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Zukerman graduated from Indiana University with a degree in history. At Indiana, he was recognized with the Kate Hevner Mueller Outstanding Senior Award, an honor given to a select number of seniors who have demonstrated exceptional leadership on campus both inside and outside the classroom.

Dr. Zukerman has built an extensive research portfolio, authoring 20+ peer-reviewed publications in journals including Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, Case Reports in Ophthalmology, and the International Medical Case Reports Journal, among others. In his ophthalmology training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Zukerman has taken on significant leadership responsibilities, including serving on the residency selection committee, leading orientation for incoming residents, overseeing conference programming and scheduling, and managing the resident call schedule. Throughout his residency training, Dr. Zukerman has worked closely with many medical school applicants and residency applicants.

Dr. Zukerman's dedication to teaching has been recognized with the Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, voted on by graduating medical students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also the incoming American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellow at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, where he will pursue advanced subspecialty training. 

Dr. Zukerman's coaching philosophy is rooted in directness and honest self-reflection. He believes the application process rewards clear thinking more than polish, and he pushes students to identify what is genuinely distinctive about their own story rather than fitting themselves into a mold of what they think admissions committees want to see. Having served on selection committees himself, he knows what committees evaluate and is candid with students about where their materials fall short and how to strengthen them. He recognizes that no two paths are the same and that the best applicants draw on their challenges and resilience to craft the strongest applications. Dr. Zukerman is passionate about coaching applicants and helping them achieve their goals; views mentorship as a central tenet of his current success and future career.

Before pursuing an MD/PhD, Dr. Yun graduated from Duke University with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. As an undergraduate, he was selected for the University of California, Los Angeles Amgen Scholars Program, a nationally competitive research fellowship that accepts roughly 15 students annually. He was also awarded the Duke University Dean's Summer Research Fellowship to support his early research training.

At Yale University, Dr. Yun completed his MD/PhD training with a dissertation focused on stem cell and cancer cell biology in the Department of Genetics. During his time at the Yale School of Medicine, he served as an interviewer on the admissions committee and took on a mentorship role through the Science, Technology and Research Scholars (STARS) II program, where he guided Yale undergraduates pursuing careers in STEM research. He also worked as a post-graduate health professions personal statement reviewer.

Dr. Yun’s research has been published in numerous prestigious journals, including Nature, eLife, Cell Reports, Science, and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. He is a member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, and has received the MacMillan Center International Conference Travel Grant and the Society of Investigative Dermatology Travel Award for his scholarly work. During his surgical training, he was named Surgical ICU Intern of the Year at Bridgeport Hospital.

During graduate school, Dr. Yun became passionate about mentoring junior trainees, working closely with them to develop their medical school applications, personal statements, and interview skills. He brings a scientist's rigor and a mentor's care to the coaching process, drawing on his own experience as an admissions interviewer and MD/PhD graduate to help students present the strongest possible candidacy.

Dr. Roess graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in biology and a 4.0 unweighted GPA, where he was the valedictorian of his graduating class. At NC State, he conducted developmental biology research in the Nascone-Yoder Lab. Dr. Roess has a history of tutoring and mentoring that began by mentoring NC State students in calculus, physics, and chemistry. This continued interest in academic excellence led to him graduating #1 out of over 8,600 students in his graduating class.

At Eastern Virginia Medical School, Dr. Roess was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also tutored medical students and led campus tours. His research in medical school focused on trauma, critical care, and quality improvement, and it was published in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals. He is currently interested in pursuing a colorectal surgery fellowship.

Drawing on his own experience navigating the admissions process and his time serving on an admissions committee, Dr. Roess is excited to guide the next generation of future physicians toward achieving their goals. 

Before attending UMSOM, Dr. Stevens graduated summa cum laude from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in psychology on a full scholarship. Her journey toward medicine began while she was still in high school, when she dual-enrolled at Tulane University, taking medical school prerequisite courses during her junior and senior years. She went on to complete an internship cataloging human skeletal remains at Tulane University’s Department of Anthropology. At Howard, she was involved in a graduate clinical psychology research lab, youth mentoring and tutoring organizations, and a non-profit organization aimed at helping those experiencing housing insecurity.

Dr. Stevens worked for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as an Intramural Research Award fellow, where she analyzed the relationship between substance use and infectious diseases. During her time at the NIH, she presented at multiple research conferences and received an award for her work presented at the American Society of Addiction Medicine conference. During medical school, she completed an additional research year studying the utilization of referrals to outpatient substance use treatment for patients admitted with infectious disease complications related to their addiction. This research has resulted in multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal on Addictions and Open Forum Infectious Diseases, as well as poster presentations at national conferences. 

Dr Stevens is currently a general adult psychiatry resident at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her current interests within psychiatry include substance use, eating disorders, and women's mental health conditions surrounding reproductive issues. After finishing her medical training, she envisions herself working as a physician-scientist taking care of patients while advancing the field through clinical research that can help people on a population level.

Dr. Stevens' passion for coaching students comes from being the first physician in her family. She had to be very intentional about researching the steps to becoming a doctor and seeking out mentors who could guide her along the way. Dr. Stevens desires to give back and help the next generation of physicians reach their personal and career goals. Her coaching style is framed around flexibility, recognizing an individual's strengths and highlighting those within their application, and making genuine connections.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Carrow graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a BS in biomedical engineering and a minor in neuroscience. During her undergraduate career, she was named an Astronaut Scholar by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and received the Craig Brown Outstanding Senior Engineer Award, among several other honors. She also gained research experience at the National Institutes of Health as a biomedical engineering intern, laying the groundwork for her future as a physician-scientist.

At Northwestern, Dr. Carrow pursued her MD/PhD through the Medical Scientist Training Program, earning a PhD in biomedical engineering as a Ryan Fellow and graduating as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In addition to her role as a Northwestern University MSTP admissions committee member, Dr. Carrow also served as Chair of the MSTP Admissions Task Force and as an outreach advocate, developing resources and strategies to improve the applicant experience and strengthen the admissions process. Through these roles, she gained valuable insight into what distinguishes successful applicants and how admissions committees evaluate them.

Dr. Carrow's graduate research focused on the development of protein-like polymer therapeutics for oxidative stress and inflammatory diseases, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications in Advanced Materials and contributing to patent applications translating laboratory discoveries toward clinical use. Her work received national media coverage through outlets including Forbes, MSN, and Phys.org. She was awarded the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (F30 Fellowship) from the National Institute on Aging to support her physician-scientist training. Upon graduating, she received the James Thomas Case Radiology Award and the Julius Conn Jr. Surgery Award from Northwestern University.

Dr. Carrow's greatest strength as a coach is helping applicants identify and communicate what makes them stand out. Her coaching style is collaborative and goal-oriented, working with students to analyze their applications, identify areas for improvement, develop strategies to address weaknesses, and create a clear roadmap toward their goals. She specializes in working with organized, proactive students seeking a structured yet personalized approach to the application process, particularly MD/PhD applicants and students pursuing research-intensive careers. 

Dr. Carrow's passion for coaching stems from the mentorship she received throughout her own journey. With years of experience evaluating applicants, mentoring students, and serving on a medical school admissions committee, Dr. Carrow is passionate about helping future physicians develop applications that give them the best shot at acceptance.

Before attending UCSF, Dr. Shan graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a BS in nutritional science and earned the UC Berkeley Leadership Award. After completing her undergraduate degree, she spent two years as a research assistant with the Clinical Research on Emergency Services and Treatments (CREST) Network at Kaiser Permanente, contributing to studies in emergency medicine and pediatrics that laid the foundation for her extensive publication record.

During medical school, Dr. Shan served as an admissions interviewer at UCSF, where she evaluated applicants and gained direct insight into how admissions committees assess candidates. She also mentored high school, college, and pre-medical students through programs at UCSF, UC Berkeley, and community organizations, leading workshops on college and medical school admissions, interviewing, and career exploration. She has also served in leadership roles focused on community engagement, health equity, and service, reflecting her commitment to supporting both patients and future healthcare professionals. Dr. Shan’s leadership in community engagement was recognized with the UCSF Student Organization Community Engagement Award, and she also received the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) Community Outreach Grant.

In addition to mentoring, Dr. Shan has an extensive research background with more than 35 peer-reviewed publications in emergency medicine, dermatology, pediatrics, and medical education. Her work has been published in leading journals, including JAMA Network Open, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, JAAD International, the Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, and other publications. She has also presented her work at multiple conferences, including the American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly, the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting, the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, the Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting, and others. Dr. Shan was awarded the UCSF Summer Explore Fellowship, the UCSF Deep Explore Grant, and the UCSF Inquiry Travel Grant in support of her research, and was named a Dean's Prize Finalist for short-term research at UCSF.

Dr. Shan is passionate about helping aspiring physicians navigate the medical school admissions process with confidence. She combines her experience as an admissions interviewer with her own journey of earning admission to a top medical school and successfully matching into the highly competitive field of dermatology to help students build authentic, compelling applications that highlight their strengths. Whether working with applicants on school selection, personal statements, activity descriptions, secondary essays, or interview preparation, Judy is committed to providing thoughtful guidance that helps each student present the strongest version of themselves. She believes every applicant has a unique story worth telling and finds great fulfillment in helping students achieve their dream of becoming physicians.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Gowda graduated from New York University, where she majored in global public health and pre-medical sciences. After graduation, she spent a gap year teaching at a resource-poor school in Chicago, an experience that ignited a lifelong commitment to teaching and mentorship. Dr. Gowda worked as a medical scribe at Oak Street Health during her gap years, which deepened her clinical and scientific foundation before medical school.

During medical school, Dr. Gowda founded the Tulane Vascular Surgery Interest Group and served as a mentor to students exploring the field. She earned induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, a peer-nominated national honor recognizing medical students who exemplify compassion, leadership, and dedication to service. She also became actively involved in the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) at both the local and national level, where she has taken on numerous mentorship roles throughout her training. 

Dr. Gowda has published multiple peer-reviewed papers in vascular surgery, with work appearing in the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques, and Annals of Vascular Surgery. She has also contributed a book chapter to the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery (APDVS) Medical Student Curriculum eBook. Dr. Gowda has served as an editor of the Audible Bleeding Vascular Surgery podcast, where she produced numerous episodes and created and led its international series. 

What sets Dr. Gowda apart as a coach is her firsthand experience navigating two of the most competitive processes in medicine: gaining acceptance to medical school and matching into an integrated vascular surgery residency. She understands what truly differentiates applicants and how to help students build a holistic application that is authentic to who they are. She is especially passionate about the personal statement process and loves helping applicants uncover how their experiences have shaped them so they can craft an honest, compelling narrative. 

Dr. Gowda's approach to coaching is collaborative, but she isn’t afraid to provide firm leadership and structured timelines to keep students on track. The disciplined systems she relied on to succeed in medical school and residency are the same ones she now helps students build and follow, ensuring they make consistent, organized progress toward their goals. Dr. Gowda is passionate about coaching because she knows how much of her own path was shaped by great mentors, and she wants to pay that forward. She believes a career in medicine is never "just a job," but a deeply meaningful calling, and that anyone willing to put in the work deserves a real shot at pursuing it. Helping students reach that point is what drives her.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Dagi has remained deeply involved in research and innovation. He has authored dozens of peer-reviewed publications, presented his work at national and international conferences, and served as a peer reviewer for leading surgical journals. Dr. Dagi’s research has been published in the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery, The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, and other prestigious publications. His work has explored topics including surgical innovation, medical imaging, three-dimensional planning technologies, reconstructive surgery, and the future of digital medicine, reflecting his longstanding passion for combining technology with patient care. 

Dr. Dagi's interests have taken him from work as an Oculus Fellow at the MIT Media Lab to directing documentary films in Paris, researching immersive media in London, and serving as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, where he investigated innovations shaping the operating room of the future. Currently, he is completing an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center before he continues radiology training at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.

As an admissions coach, Dr. Dagi believes every applicant's path is unique. Each coaching session focuses on identifying and building upon individual strengths, helping students leverage their experiences to tell an authentic and compelling story. Rather than relying on a fixed template or one-size-fits-all strategy, he works collaboratively with applicants to develop an approach that reflects their own goals and experiences. He considers it a privilege to play a role in helping future physicians succeed and takes personal pride in celebrating their accomplishments.

Before attending Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Shin graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in neuroscience. During his time at Hopkins, he served as a Head Leader for the student-led peer tutoring program in organic chemistry, developing early skills in teaching and academic mentorship that would carry over throughout his training. He was also inducted into the Alpha Phi Omega Phi and the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

During medical school, Dr. Shin served on the board of the Student Success Network, a peer-based teaching program at Columbia where he led review sessions for pre-clinical students and helped organize group teaching efforts. He also served as a mentor for the Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-Medical Program (GET-UPP), a free pre-medical mentorship initiative at Columbia that supports undergraduate students seeking admission to medical school. 

Dr. Shin is an internal medicine resident at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, training across the health system's main campus and Elmhurst Hospital Center, one of New York City's largest public safety-net hospitals. His clinical training in a diverse, high-volume environment deepened his understanding of the breadth of experiences and pathways that lead to careers in medicine.

Dr. Shin is passionate about coaching because he understands what it feels like to navigate the admissions process, including the uncertainty, the pressure, and the challenge of knowing what matters most. His greatest strength as a coach is bringing structure, clarity, and composure to every stage of the journey. He takes a systematic, organized approach to program selection, narrative development, and timeline planning. Dr. Shin wants every student he works with to leave the process not just with a stronger application, but with a clearer sense of why they are pursuing medicine in the first place.

Dr. Camacho matched into a psychiatry residency at Harvard University after completing a year of general surgery residency at Temple University Hospital. Throughout medical school, he built a nationally recognized research portfolio, authoring more than 35 peer-reviewed publications and presenting at national and international conferences. His work has earned multiple awards, including the California Society of Plastic Surgeons Research Award, the LMSA National Research Award, the HIV Vaccine Trials Network Research Grant, and the Aesthetic Society Externship Award. His work has been published in Cureus, the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and other publications. Dr. Camacho’s dedication to compassionate patient care and service was further recognized through induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, one of medicine's highest honors for humanistic care and leadership. He also served as Co-President of the Latino Medical Student Association at Drexel, co-hosting the annual LMSA National Conference. 

Beyond research and clinical medicine, Dr. Camacho has dedicated his career to mentoring future physicians. He has served on multiple admissions and applicant selection committees, participated in holistic application review, interviewed prospective students, and advised hundreds of aspiring physicians through every stage of the admissions process. His experience spans personal statement development, activity descriptions, school selection strategy, interview preparation, mock interviews, and longitudinal mentorship, giving him a comprehensive understanding of what distinguishes exceptional applicants beyond grades and test scores. His experiences have shaped a mentoring philosophy centered on helping students transform adversity into opportunity and uncertainty into confidence.

Dr. Camacho believes the most successful applicants are not those with perfect applications but those who understand how to communicate their journey with authenticity and purpose. He understands that there is no single formula for success. His advising is highly individualized, emphasizing strategic planning, meticulous attention to detail, honest feedback, and personal growth. His guiding philosophy is simple: it is not the obstacles within your application that determine where you will end up; it’s how you transform those obstacles into your story. Every challenge can become a defining strength when approached with reflection, resilience, and intentional storytelling. Above all, Dr. Camacho’s mission is to empower students with the confidence, skills, and authentic narrative needed not only to gain admission but also to find the medical school where they will thrive and build a fulfilling career.

During medical school, Dr. Pichardo distinguished herself through leadership and service. She served as President of the Dermatology Interest Group and Vice President of the Student Medical Association, and she mentored numerous students through personal statement reviews, interview preparation, and day-to-day encouragement during difficult moments. Her classmates nominated her to join the Gold Humanism Honor Society and she was recognized with the Outstanding Student Award at her clinical site for clinical excellence and professionalism at graduation.

Dr. Pichardo is a published researcher whose work spans maternal health equity and clinical dermatology. She is a co-author of a study in PRiMER examining the impact of doulas on perceived racism for Black mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and of a qualitative study in Women's Reproductive Health exploring Black women's strategic use of doulas in response to obstetric racism. She also co-authored a case report in Infectious Disease in Clinical Practice on necrotizing ulcers in immunocompromised patients. She served as a panelist at the 22nd Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium as well, speaking on the dermatology match and mentorship journey.

Through perseverance, honesty, and hard work, Dr. Pichardo matched into dermatology—one of the most competitive medical specialties. She is passionate about helping others reach their own goals and believes there is no single "perfect" path to medicine. Her coaching approach is centered on providing honest feedback, individualized guidance, and unwavering support, with the goal of helping every student feel seen, empowered, and confident as they pursue their dreams of becoming physicians.

After college, Dr. Singer worked as a journalist, a schoolteacher, and a prison administrator. He lived overseas before returning to the United States to pursue postbaccalaureate pre-medical studies. His unconventional path to medicine—and his success in gaining admission to his first-choice medical school—gives him a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths that non-traditional applicants bring to the admissions process. He has worked as an OB/GYN at multiple medical centers, including the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Kaiser Permanente, Marshall Medical Center, The Women’s Center at St. Rose Hospital, and others. 

Dr. Singer brings a uniquely broad perspective to the medical school admissions process and 20 years of mentorship experience guiding aspiring physicians. He looks forward to sharing his experience with applicants and helping them accomplish their ambitions. 

Before attending Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. After graduating from medical school and earning the Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship Clinical Excellence Award, Dr. Martin pursued an MBA at Western Governors University, where she was recognized with the Ethical Leadership Excellence Award. As a resident, Dr. Martin has been recognized with her department's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Excellence in Obstetrics Award, 2026 Best Research Award, and the Kenneth A. Kappy Award for Excellence in Teaching Medical Students, reflecting her dedication to clinical excellence, scholarship, and medical education.

Dr. Martin has developed a robust research portfolio focused on severe maternal morbidity, obstetric critical care, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, maternal health disparities, and placental disorders. Her work has been presented nationally, including at the American Medical Association Research Challenge, and internationally, with her ECMO in pregnancy research accepted for presentation at the SMFM Global Congress in the Netherlands. She has contributed to publications in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, and JAMA Network Open. 

Education and mentorship have been central to Dr. Martin's career. She has over 15 years of tutoring and mentoring experience, working with students from high school through medical training. Throughout residency, she has mentored medical students, led educational sessions, and developed curricula to help trainees succeed clinically and academically. She has also authored numerous educational resources for medical students, residents, and patients, including residency interview guides, women's health workbooks, and evidence-based patient education materials.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Martin founded Elevate Women's Health, an educational initiative dedicated to empowering women through free community webinars and evidence-based resources on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and women's wellness. She believes that education is an extension of patient care and is passionate about helping individuals make informed decisions throughout their healthcare journey.

Having recently navigated both the residency and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship application processes herself, Dr. Martin understands the challenges applicants face in today's increasingly competitive admissions environment. She provides thoughtful, individualized guidance on personal statements, activity descriptions, interview preparation, application strategy, and career planning. Her mentoring style is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, with a focus on helping each applicant present the strongest and most authentic version of themselves.

Dr. Martin understands the challenges applicants face in today's increasingly competitive medical school admissions environment. She provides thoughtful, individualized guidance on personal statements, activity descriptions, interview preparation, application strategy, and career planning. Dr. Martin’s mentoring style is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, with a focus on helping each applicant present the strongest and most authentic version of themselves.

As a physician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Jourdan has built a career centered on service, teaching, and excellence. His research has been presented at national conferences, including an award-winning presentation that earned third place at the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) Case Conference. Dr. Jourdan’s research has been published in Allergy and Asthma Proceedings and Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology.

Dr. Jourdan has designed educational curricula, led procedural and musculoskeletal workshops, developed resident educational initiatives, and mentored medical trainees throughout their journeys. His clinical experience spans high-acuity emergency medicine, sports medicine, event coverage for high school and collegiate athletics, combat sports, and community outreach initiatives focused on CPR education and health equity. Throughout his training, Dr. Jourdan has been recognized for his leadership, commitment to medical education, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of physicians. 

Mentorship has been a defining part of Dr. Jourdan’s career long before becoming a physician. Whether coaching aspiring physicians, teaching medical trainees in the emergency department, or working with youth through education and sports, he finds immense fulfillment in helping others achieve goals they once thought were out of reach. Having successfully navigated the highly competitive medical school, residency, and fellowship application processes himself, he understands both the strategy and stress involved. Dr. Jourdan is passionate about empowering applicants not only to gain admission to outstanding programs but also to develop the confidence, resilience, and perspective that will serve them throughout their careers in medicine. 

Dr. Jourdan’s coaching style is collaborative, detail-oriented, and highly personalized, helping students craft impactful personal statements, prepare for interviews with confidence, and present the strongest version of themselves. His greatest strength as an admissions coach is his ability to help applicants discover and articulate the unique experiences that make them stand out. Dr. Jourdan believes that the best physicians bring their whole selves to medicine, and the strongest applications are built on authenticity, thoughtful reflection, and a compelling personal narrative rather than simply checking boxes.

Before attending Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Dr. Pyfer graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She went on to complete a Master of Engineering in healthcare systems engineering at Lehigh, where she was a Presidential Scholarship recipient. Dr. Pyfer has held leadership roles as a student leader and simulation educator, and she mentored medical students and trainees through peer tutoring. She was recognized with the Excellence in Pediatrics Award at Sidney Kimmel and has continued to earn honors during residency, including the Pediatrics PGY1 Resident of the Year Award and the Best Platform Presentation at Pediatric Research Day.

Dr. Pyfer's research focuses on pediatric hematology and oncology. She has authored peer-reviewed publications in Blood, Women's Health Reports, Microbiology Resource Announcements, and Genome Announcements, and she has presented her work at national conferences and contributed to leading pediatric textbooks.

Dr. Pyfer is passionate about education and mentorship. Having successfully navigated the medical school admissions process herself, she understands the challenges applicants face and enjoys helping students craft compelling personal statements, strengthen their applications, prepare for interviews, and confidently present their unique stories. She is committed to providing thoughtful, individualized guidance that helps each applicant maximize their potential and achieve their goals.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Brazier earned Bachelor of Arts with distinction in molecular biology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she graduated with distinction, was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and was also inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society. Dr. Brazier received a full undergraduate scholarship through Army ROTC. As a Battalion Commander, she received the Military Order of the World Wars Award of Merit, an additional ROTC leadership award, and was selected to attend the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning. 

Dr. Brazier’s path into medicine was shaped by a deep interest in human potential, service, and the responsibility of caring for others in high-stakes environments. Her clinical work required calm judgment, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. During medical school, Dr. Brazier conducted research on patient preferences regarding breast cancer follow-up care, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, patient-centered outcomes, literature review, and continuity of care. She presented this work at the Symposium on Patient Outcomes in Carmel, California. 

Dr. Brazier later founded and managed her own anesthesia practice in the Seattle area, where she oversaw clinical operations, physician relationships, staffing, scheduling, documentation, and quality assurance. Dr. Brazier also mentored and taught firefighters, paramedics, and medical students in the operating room as both a resident and attending physician. These experiences required her to evaluate learners’ communication, maturity, situational awareness, clinical reasoning, professionalism, and readiness for patient-care environments.

In addition to her clinical background, Dr. Brazier has worked with physicians, professionals, and high-achieving individuals around identity, communication, leadership, career transition, decision-making, burnout recovery, and personal growth. She has completed ICF-accredited coaching training, trauma-informed coaching certification, somatic trauma-informed coaching training, narcissistic abuse recovery training, and HeartMath Resilient Heart Practitioner training. Her coaching background gives her a distinctive ability to support students not only with strategy and structure, but also with confidence, presence, emotional regulation, and authentic self-expression.

As an admissions counselor, Dr. Brazier brings a rare combination of physician-level insight, academic excellence, military leadership, clinical experience, and coaching skill. She is especially adept at helping students identify their deeper motivation for medicine, clarify the through-line of their story, and communicate their strengths in a way that feels polished, mature, and genuine. She believes that a strong application is not about trying to sound impressive—it’s about helping each student understand who they are, what they have lived and learned, and how to present that truth with clarity, professionalism, and confidence.

Dr. Brazier’s approach is warm, thoughtful, strategic, and individualized. She helps students break down a complex admissions process into clear next steps while also supporting the inner qualities that matter in medicine: judgment, integrity, resilience, empathy, service, and self-awareness. She enjoys working with students who are thoughtful, motivated, and willing to reflect deeply on their experiences so they can become stronger applicants and, ultimately, more grounded future physicians.

Before attending the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Baah graduated from the University of Richmond with a BS in psychology. She served as an admissions representative at the University of Richmond for four years before graduating and becoming Assistant Director of Admissions at Brown Mackie College. These experiences gave her direct insight into holistic admissions processes and applicant evaluation. She subsequently completed a post-baccalaureate program before enrolling in medical school, bringing a diverse professional background to her medical education.

During medical school, Dr. Baah completed a fifth-year dermatology research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and was selected for the David Satcher Clerkship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, a competitive visiting clinical program affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. She has earned multiple honors across her training, including the Skin of Color Society Medical Student Scholarship, the OhioHealth Physicians Diversity Scholarship, and designation as a Rural and Urban Scholars Pathway Scholar. Dr. Baah is also a recipient of the Sherry R. Arnstein Underrepresented Minority Scholarship from AACOM.

Dr. Baah completed her family medicine residency at Holzer Health System, where she received the Going Extra Mile Award and mentored medical students in dermatology research, guiding them through manuscript publication and poster presentations. Dr. Baah has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters across dermatology and primary care. Her work appears in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, and Dermatology Reviews, among other publications. She has also contributed to The 5-Minute Clinical Consult and the textbook Clinical Cases of Dermatology. Today, Dr. Baah serves as a Medical Director, leading clinical strategy for virtual care and laboratory medicine while continuing to apply her clinical expertise through physician consulting. She is board-certified through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).

Since college, Dr. Baah has mentored students at every stage of their educational journey—from high school researchers and undergraduate pre-medical students to medical students and residents—and is passionate about helping aspiring physicians achieve their goals. As an admissions consultant, Dr. Baah believes every applicant has a compelling story worth telling. Her approach centers on identifying each student's unique strengths, helping them develop a genuine narrative, and strategically highlighting the experiences that distinguish them from other applicants. Whether working on personal statements, activity descriptions, secondary essays, interview prep, or overall application strategy, she provides individualized guidance rooted in honesty, encouragement, and practical experience. 

Students appreciate Dr. Baah's approachable personality, thoughtful feedback, and ability to simplify the complex admissions process into manageable, achievable steps. She is committed to helping applicants build confidence while creating polished, authentic applications that truly reflect who they are, not simply what they think admissions committees want to see.

Before attending Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Imbergamo graduated summa cum laude from Seton Hall University with a BS in biology. He also received the Pre-Health Guild Scholarship at Seton Hall. During medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in recognition of his academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to service. During medical school, he also received an Endowed Academic Scholarship. Dr. Imbergamo subsequently completed his orthopedic surgery training at MedStar Health Union Memorial Hospital in affiliation with Georgetown University School of Medicine.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Imbergamo has maintained a strong commitment to research and scholarship. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, with research interests spanning surgical education, fracture care, compressive neuropathies, and post-traumatic upper extremity reconstruction. His research has been published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Journal of Hand Surgery, the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, and many other journals.

During medical school, Dr. Imbergamo served on the admissions committee, where he evaluated applications and interviewed prospective medical students. This experience gives him a deep understanding of what admissions committees are looking for. As an admissions coach, Dr. Imbergamo takes a structured, milestone-driven approach to the application process. He works with students to build a clear timeline, set concrete benchmarks, and track progress at each stage of the process, all while staying flexible to adapt to each applicant's unique story and circumstances.

Dr. Imbergamo is passionate about mentorship because he understands the challenges applicants face when navigating the path to medicine. Over the course of his career, he has mentored students who have gone on to gain admission to highly competitive institutions across the country. He is committed to helping applicants build confidence, develop effective application strategies, and present themselves as well-rounded future physicians.

Before attending Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Knisel graduated summa cum laude from Binghamton University with a degree in integrative neuroscience as a member of the University Scholars Program. Throughout her training, she has demonstrated a passion for teaching and mentorship. During college, she worked as an organic chemistry teaching assistant, a mental health outreach peer educator, and a helpline call handler, developing a strong foundation in teaching, communication, and emotional support. At Albert Einstein, she served as an anatomy peer assistant after scoring in the top 6% of her course, leading review sessions and helping fellow medical students prepare for examinations and dissections. 

Dr. Knisel has built an impressive research portfolio spanning psychiatry, geriatrics, heart failure, and biomedical science. She is currently co-leading a retrospective analysis of behavioral emergency response team activations among hospitalized older adults at NYU Langone Hospital, with a first-author American Geriatrics Society abstract and manuscript in development. Her prior work includes publications and abstracts in ESC Heart Failure, the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Geriatrics Society.

Dr. Knisel has been recognized through numerous honors, including the Einstein Service and Research Scholar distinction, the Lucien and Ethel Brownstone Scholarships, the Binghamton University Scholars Award for Greatest Impact on the Community, and the Kent and Barbara Turner Volunteer Services Award. Dr. Knisel’s service work reflects her commitment to health equity and community-based care. She has volunteered with North Brooklyn Angels, the Einstein Community Health Outreach Free Clinic, the YWCA of Binghamton, Compassionate Care of Central New York, and Binghamton Buddies. She has worked with patients navigating social determinants of health, individuals experiencing food insecurity, students seeking mental health resources, and young people facing behavioral, social, and academic challenges.

As an admissions counselor, Dr. Knisel’s greatest strengths are her warmth, clarity, and ability to help applicants identify the throughline in their experiences. She understands that strong applications are not built from generic templates, but from honest reflection, careful strategy, and a cohesive narrative. Her coaching style is supportive, practical, and individualized. She helps applicants clarify their motivations, communicate their strengths, and present themselves with confidence while staying authentic to their own story.

Dr. Knisel is passionate about coaching because mentorship has been central to her own path in medicine, and she values the opportunity to support students through a process that can feel opaque and stressful.

Dr. Dhargalkar has served on numerous hospital-wide committees focused on strategy, operations, and hospital throughput. As the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Dr. Dhargalkar spent nine years overseeing all paramedics across multiple ambulance units, including training, quality improvement, and certification and recertification. As the creator and physician lead of her hospital’s provider wellness program, Dr. Dhargalkar focuses on identifying burnout and resilience issues among a medical staff of over 600 physicians and 200 advanced practice providers, and has created, implemented, and run several initiatives to this end. She also serves as Medical Director of the Immaculata University Student Health Center. Her contributions to healthcare have been recognized with honors, including Chester County Hospital’s HealthCare Hero of the Year Award and Main Line Magazine’s Top Doctor distinction.

Outside her clinical work, Dr. Dhargalkar has written multiple pieces for various publications and has experience creating continuing medical education content. She serves as a medical consultant to multiple organizations, providing medical reviews informed by her clinical expertise. 

Dr. Dhargalkar has mentored students from high school through medical school and inside and outside of the emergency department. She has an open, honest approach when talking to students about academic and professional choices. The undergraduate students she has mentored have all successfully matriculated into medical school, with many receiving acceptances to their top-choice programs. 

As a mentor, Dr. Dhargalkar is highly organized and works with applicants to set reasonable goals and deadlines while allowing for flexibility as they move through the application process. She focuses on helping students narrow down their “why” and craft a narrative based on their central mission. She is eager to help all students achieve their goals, whatever they may be.

Before attending the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Martin graduated from the University of Georgia on a full-ride merit scholarship, where she was a member of the UGA Georgettes and UGA Dance Dawgs athletic dance teams. While balancing a year-round student-athlete schedule, she pursued a rigorous pre-medical track that included active involvement in service and pre-health organizations, medical volunteering abroad, cutting-edge genetics research through a Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Research Assistantship, and work as a chemistry and biology peer learning assistant. She graduated from UGA as an Athletics Association Honor Roll Recipient with a double major in biology and psychology with a neuroscience emphasis.

Dr. Martin matriculated into the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine as a result of being awarded the Board of Trustees Scholarship & Dr. J. Steven Blake Scholars Society Recipient to cover medical school tuition and fees.

During medical school, Dr. Martin held numerous campus and national leadership positions, including serving as Vice President of the Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Club, Director and Chairman of the Young Physicians Initiative annual Doctor for a Day Conference, and Regional Director of Camp Cardiac and Camp Neuro. She served as a campus peer tutor and anatomy teaching assistant for medical, physical therapy, and physician assistant students, and accumulated the most community service hours of any student across multiple academic years. As a student ambassador and admissions committee member within the PCOM Department of Admissions, Dr. Martin reviewed applications, conducted interviews, and participated in admissions decisions. She also developed a deep commitment to mentorship through leading pipeline and directing programs such as PCOM's Future Healthcare Scholars Program, Pre-Med Solutions Inc., and the Student National Medical Association Clinical Shadowing and Mentorship Program.

Dr. Martin graduated summa cum laude from medical school and was awarded the Mason W. Pressly Memorial Medal, the highest student honor bestowed upon a graduating student at PCOM, in recognition of outstanding achievement. She was inducted into Sigma Sigma Phi National Honorary Society for academic excellence and the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her commitment to humanistic patient care. Her scholarly portfolio includes over 65 research publications, posters, and presentations at local, regional, and national conferences, as well as an orthopedic surgery research fellowship at the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute. She has been featured by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and in regional media coverage for her academic and leadership accomplishments.

Dr. Martin matched into an orthopedic surgery residency at Jefferson Health, a top program training under surgeons at the world-renowned Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. She also played a significant role in selecting candidates for her residency program during the match application season and mentored several medical students in their journey toward matching into orthopedic residency. However, due to an unexpected clinical diagnosis, she made the difficult decision to switch to another specialty more suitable for her health challenges. Thus, Dr. Martin is now an incoming radiology resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with the intent to pursue her new passion for academic musculoskeletal interventional radiology.

It is ultimately Dr. Martin's biggest dream to help as many students as possible reach the career destination of their choice. She takes a compassionate, goal-oriented, and student-specific approach to coaching, fostering a comfortable environment in which each advisee feels confident that they are working with someone wholly dedicated to their success. Students she has coached have been accepted to over 80 medical schools across the U.S., including the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), the University of Pennsylvania (Perelman), Duke University, Mayo Clinic Alix, the University of Washington, Northwestern University (Feinberg), Vanderbilt University, the University of Chicago (Pritzker), Mount Sinai (Icahn), and the University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Martin is particularly skilled at honing applicants' strengths, working around weaknesses, and helping students develop a story and application that are uniquely theirs, helping them stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Through her signature approach and personal experience, Dr. Martin ensures that every student she works with receives the best possible attention to personal mentorship, with their goals at the forefront of the relationship.

Before attending the Drexel University College of Medicine, Dr. Kalmanovich graduated with honors from SUNY at Binghamton University with a degree in integrative neuroscience. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he developed an early fascination with the human brain that would shape his career path. After graduation, he spent two gap years gaining clinical and educational experience before enrolling in medical school, working as a contact tracer and MCAT tutor. These foundational experiences deeply solidified his clinical resolve and passion for medical education. 

At Drexel University College of Medicine, Dr. Kalmanovich was selected to serve as a student ambassador and the Admissions Committee Representative for multiple class years, during which he reviewed applications, conducted formal interviews, and participated in holistic admissions decisions. He also co-founded the Intercontinental Omni-Research in Medicine (ICORMed) Collaborative, an international medical student research organization, and has authored over 10 peer-reviewed publications in journals including Postgraduate Medical Journal, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, BioFactors, World Neurosurgery: X, and the Journal of Neuroscience Research. His academic excellence earned him the Preclinical Academic Award and induction into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. 

Now a neurology resident at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Dr. Kalmanovich draws on his eight years of medical school mentoring experience to demystify the admissions process and help applicants regain a sense of agency and confidence. He specializes in helping students build structured, line-by-line narrative frameworks for their AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS applications, turning a rigorous process into an opportunity for genuine self-expression. He is passionately dedicated to advising the next generation of physicians with empathy, nuance, and strategic insight.

Before attending the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Kimbler earned a Bachelor of Science in marine biology with a minor in Spanish from the University of Georgia. Her undergraduate achievements include recognition as an Undergraduate Regenerative Bioscience Fellow, multiple Dean's List honors, and her receipt of the Zell Miller Scholarship. During college, she served as an ORISE Fellow at the Army Medical Research Institute for Chemical Defense. At the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Kimbler won the Clinical Outcome and Case Report Award on Annual Research Day. 

Throughout her medical training, Dr. Kimbler remained deeply committed to mentorship and advising, helping students strengthen their applications through personal statement development, interview preparation, school selection, and strategic application planning. Her experience navigating the path to medicine as a first-generation applicant without extensive mentorship has shaped her supportive and personalized approach as an admissions counselor.

Dr. Kimbler's admissions experience provides a valuable perspective for applicants seeking guidance throughout the medical school application process. As a student interviewer for the Medical College of Georgia Admissions Committee, she conducted MMIs, evaluated candidates, and provided detailed assessments of applicant performance. This experience allows her to help students better understand the admissions process while developing authentic and competitive applications that effectively communicate their strengths and experiences.

Dr. Kimbler believes that every applicant has a unique story, background, and set of goals that deserve personalized attention. Rather than applying a standardized formula, she takes time to understand each student's strengths, concerns, and aspirations before developing a tailored plan for success. Her coaching style is collaborative and student-driven. She enjoys helping applicants identify areas where they feel least confident and working together to transform perceived weaknesses into opportunities for growth. 

Above all, Dr. Kimbler strives to create a supportive environment where students feel genuinely known, encouraged, and empowered. She believes that the strongest applications are built not only on accomplishments, but also on authentic self-reflection and a clear understanding of one's personal journey into medicine. She is honored to help future physicians tell their stories and achieve their goals.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Ntekim graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biology and chemistry from Ithaca College. She also completed a dual Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Driven by her passion for patient care and medical education, she went on to pursue an MD at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where she was awarded a merit-based scholarship in recognition of her academic achievements and leadership potential. 

Throughout medical school, Dr. Ntekim served as a tutor and mentor through the Summer Health Professions Education Program, where she counseled and tutored numerous students from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. She went on to complete her preliminary year in internal medicine at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey. During her internship, she distinguished herself through her dedication to patient care, clinical excellence, and scholarly activity, earning the prestigious Intern of the Year Award from the Department of Internal Medicine. 

In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Ntekim has developed a strong record of scholarly achievement early in her career. She has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations spanning clinical medicine, public health, and medical education. Dr. Ntekim’s research has been published in Case Reports in Hematology, the Open Journal of Radiology, and the Open Journal of Anesthesiology. Her research interests include radiology, preventive medicine, health disparities, and medical education. She is currently authoring a chapter in a nuclear medicine radiology textbook, further contributing to the advancement of imaging education and clinical practice.

Dr. Ntekim’s multidisciplinary background in pharmacy, public health, medicine, and radiology provides her with a unique perspective on patient-centered care, healthcare innovation, and the training of future healthcare professionals. Through individualized advising, academic support, interview preparation, and mentorship, she has helped many aspiring physicians matriculate into medical school. Students she has worked with have gone on to earn acceptances at medical schools at Columbia University, Cornell University, Duke University, NYU, UNC, Rutgers University, the University of Maryland, George Washington University, Howard University, Kaiser Permanente, and others.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Mohammadi earned dual undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, graduating as valedictorian of the science class. He went on to earn a Master of Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology before attending medical school. He completed his family medicine residency at Community Health Network in Indianapolis and later pursued advanced fellowship training through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Mohammadi has earned the Castle Connolly Top Doctor distinction two years in a row and was named a peer-selected Top Doctor by Indianapolis Monthly. He received the John and Marna Black Award for exceptional patient, peer, and collegial interactions, along with a certificate of research achievement from Community Health Network. He has also contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in areas including surgical education, oncology, urology, and genomic research. His research has been published in the Journal of Endourology, Cancer Gene Therapy, and the Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 

Dr. Mohammadi currently practices as a concierge integrative primary care physician at LifeScape Premier in Scottsdale, Arizona. Before this, he spent more than seven years practicing family medicine and urgent care at Community Health Network, where he supervised medical students, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff. His clinical background spans primary care, preventive medicine, addiction medicine, integrative medicine, and population health, and he completed fellowship training in both integrative and functional medicine. He has also contributed to the broader medical community as a Chapter Leader for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and as a board member for both the Community Health Network Wellness Association and the Master of Public Health Alumni Association. He also worked as a high school football team doctor for years.

As an admissions coach, Dr. Mohammadi focuses on helping applicants identify and communicate the experiences that genuinely define their journey. His approach is personalized, gentle, honest, and strategic, helping students build applications that reflect who they truly are. He is passionate about supporting traditional and non-traditional applicants as they pursue careers in medicine. He thrives when elevating and educating others!

Before attending the University of Texas Medical Branch, Dr. Alvarez graduated from the University of Dallas with a BA. After completing her MD, she pursued residency training in family and community medicine at the University of New Mexico, where she quickly became immersed in the program's academic mission and served on the medical admissions and residency selection committees, reviewing applications and participating in admissions decisions. She also collaborated with pediatric and obstetric colleagues in clinical teaching, helped develop Objective Structured Clinical Examinations for medical students, and served as a teaching physician for residents. Dr. Alvarez went on to build and run a solo integrative family medicine practice for 10 years, an experience that deepened her understanding of both the clinical and entrepreneurial dimensions of a career in medicine.

Dr. Alvarez has published in the Journal of Participatory Medicine and the Journal of Human Lactation on the development of a multidisciplinary breastfeeding curriculum for residents and medical students.. She was selected as a Summer Institute for Medical Students fellow by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a competitive program focused on addiction medicine education. Dr. Alvarez has also served on the Oregon Brain Injury Council as a board representative, on the Migraine Advisory Board, and is currently a member of the Obesity Medicine Association. 

Through her training and career, Dr. Alvarez has consistently emphasized continuity of care, preventive medicine, and cultural competence. She brings an integrative approach to her medical practice, with a particular emphasis on prevention, longevity, and functional medicine. Known by colleagues for her holistic, whole-person approach and ability to meet patients exactly where they are in their health journeys, Dr. Alvarez brings the same philosophy to her work as an admissions coach. Her approach in working with students is warm and reassuring, grounded in the belief that compassion and patient-centered care are at the heart of what it means to be a physician. 

Before attending Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Sathi graduated from the College of William & Mary, where she studied neuroscience and public health as a Monroe Scholar. At Georgetown, she took on leadership roles within the student-run free clinic and Physicians for Human Rights, deepening her commitment to advocacy and expanding access to care for underserved communities. Dr. Sathi was also inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. 

During her psychiatry residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Sathi participated in both the Rural and Public Mental Health Track and the Clinician-Educator Track, providing psychiatric care in mental health shortage areas across Texas while honing her skills in teaching and mentorship. She organized educational programming on trauma-informed care, conducted simulation sessions for medical students during their psychiatry clerkships, and facilitated discussions on racism and mental health. Dr. Sathi also contributed to residency recruitment and group interviewing efforts at UT Southwestern. After completing her residency, Dr. Sathi plans to complete a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Georgetown University.

Dr. Sathi is a published researcher with scholarly work spanning psychiatry and dermatology. Her publications include research on the effect of meditation versus escitalopram on work performance in patients with anxiety disorders in the Journal of Affective Disorders, a case report on eccrine porocarcinoma in skin of color in SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, and a study on autoimmune bullous diseases in Clinics in Dermatology. She has presented her research at national conferences, including the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) annual meetings. 

In addition to her clinical, educational, and research work, Dr. Sathi has served as an admissions consultant for several years, reviewing and advising on hundreds of applications across the medical education pipeline. This experience has given her unique insight into what distinguishes successful applicants, how to craft compelling narratives, and how to position students for admission to the programs that best align with their goals.

As a coach, Dr. Sathi takes a highly personalized, collaborative, and strengths-based approach. She believes every applicant has a unique story worth telling and works closely with students to identify the experiences, values, and accomplishments that will resonate most with admissions committees. Her training as a psychiatrist allows her to provide not only strategic guidance but also emotional support throughout what can often be a stressful and overwhelming process. She strives to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and developing confidence in their abilities.

Before attending the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU, Dr. Troia earned a BS in biology from Texas Christian University, graduating cum laude. He then completed an MS in immunology, pathology, and infectious disease at the University of Nebraska Medical Center on a full scholarship. In medical school, Dr. Troia distinguished himself through leadership in clinical education and research. He served as a peer tutor at the Burnett School of Medicine, helping fellow students master complex clinical concepts, and joined EZMedicine as a senior tutor to expand his reach to learners beyond his home institution. He was also awarded the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship and the PREPPED Plastic Surgery Scholarship for his commitment to medicine and service. 

Dr. Troia completed a competitive research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he co-authored a book chapter on advanced surgical techniques and published over a dozen peer-reviewed papers in high-impact medical journals. His research has been published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, PRS Global Open, JAAOS Global Research and Reviews, Gland Surgery, Cureus, and Cancers.

What sets Dr. Troia apart as a coach is his intuitive ability to meet students exactly where they are. He rejects generic approaches, recognizing that every learner possesses their own individual background, strengths, and academic goals. His coaching philosophy is rooted in collaborative learning and active peer-teaching strategies, creating a supportive environment where students feel empowered to take ownership of their paths.

Dr. Troia excels at breaking down intricate scientific and medical topics into manageable, logical concepts, helping applicants build both extensive comprehension and lasting confidence. Having successfully navigated the competitive landscape of medical education, he is committed to serving as a supportive guide and finds immense fulfillment in helping aspiring professionals unlock their potential, find their unique voice, and achieve their milestone career goals.