Meet Inspira Advantage’s Med School Admissions Experts

Dr. Onwuegbuchu earned an MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine as a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholar. She is currently an internal medicine-pediatrics resident physician at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she has served on her program’s admissions committee as an interviewer for three years.

Dr. Hatch is a child neurology resident physician at Boston Children’s Hospital. He earned an MD/PhD and an MS in biological sciences from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he served on the MD/PhD admissions and recruitment committees. In these roles, he evaluated MD/PhD applications, interviewed candidates, and contributed to admissions decisions.

Dr. Thure is an internal medicine resident who earned an MD from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She also earned an MPH from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, where she won the Emory Global Health Initiative Intramural Case Competition. Dr. Thure worked as an epidemiologist in the Tennessee Department of Health for 10 years before beginning her residency at UCLA Health.

Dr. Frimpong graduated from the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University before becoming an integrated cardiothoracic surgery resident at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. With six years of mentorship experience, she has helped students gain acceptance to medical schools such as Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Penn State College of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and UCSF School of Medicine.

Dr. Emenogu earned an MD from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, where he served on the admissions committee for three years. As an admissions committee member, Dr. Emenogu reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, participated in making admissions decisions, and gained insight into what distinguishes successful medical school applicants. He is currently a neurology resident at the University of Chicago Medical Center and plans to pursue a neurocritical care fellowship at Rush University Medical Center.

Dr. Mittal is an internal medicine resident who graduated with a DO from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he served on the admissions committee for four years. As an admissions committee member, Dr. Mittal reviewed hundreds of applications. Students he has mentored have been accepted to top medical schools at Johns Hopkins University, UCLA, and the University of Florida.

Dr. Ladha is a pediatric resident at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center, training through Harvard Medical School's Integrated Research Pathway. She earned her MD and PhD in genetics and developmental biology from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she served as an admissions committee interviewer for both MD and MD/PhD programs for six years, participating in application review and candidate evaluation.

Dr. Francois is a vascular medicine specialist and emergency medicine physician who earned an MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (URMC), where she served as an admissions interviewer. She also completed her residency at URMC, where she served as an interviewer and admissions board member for the emergency medicine program. Students she has mentored have been accepted to medical schools at Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Mount Sinai, NYU, and the University of Rochester, among others.

Dr. Jang is an internal medicine resident at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. She earned a DO from Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she supported the admissions committee as an assistant. With over five years of medical admissions experience, Dr. Jang has guided over 100 applicants to acceptance into MD and DO programs in 30+ states, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Dr. Wilson internal medicine resident at Cook County Health and Hospitals System. He graduated with an MD from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, where he served on the interview committee and as an admissions ambassador for three years. With five years of coaching experience, Dr. Wilson has helped students gain admission to medical schools at the University of Chicago, Rush University, the University of Mississippi, and others.

Dr. Faluade is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist who earned an MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Medicine. With years of mentorship experience guiding aspiring physicians, he has helped students gain admission to medical schools such as Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and UTMB School of Medicine.

Dr. Pierre is a pediatrician who earned an MD from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC). Before attending AUC, Dr. Pierre graduated from Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Science in biology and earned a Master of biomedical sciences from Barry University. She has served as an admissions ambassador for AUC for nearly ten years and has helped students gain admission to Caribbean med schools, including AUC, St. George's University, and Ross University.

Dr. Prigoff graduated with an MD from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, gaining early acceptance through the Mount Sinai FlexMed program. He completed a general surgery residency at Columbia University Medical Center and spent a year teaching at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Prigoff served as an interviewer and application reviewer at the Icahn School of Medicine, and also reviewed applications to his residency program at Columbia University.

Dr. Shah is a diagnostic and interventional radiology resident who earned an MD from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, where he served on the admissions committee as a student liaison and interviewer. He has mentored students who have been accepted to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Penn State College of Medicine, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and New York Medical College, among others.

Dr. Santos graduated with a DO from the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and is now a general surgery resident at Brooklyn Hospital Center. She brings six years of admissions committee experience to her role, having served as an admissions interviewer at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and as an admissions ambassador for her residency program at Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Dr. Hueniken is an anesthesiology resident who graduated with an MS in genomic medicine and an MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he was selected as one of only eight students annually for a highly competitive genomics track. He served on the admissions committee at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for three years, where he evaluated applications, interviewed candidates, and contributed to admissions decisions.

Dr. Battaglia is a family medicine physician and admissions coach who currently works in urgent care at Centra Health. He earned a DO from Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed Centra Health’s Lynchburg Family Medicine Residency Program. In addition to his clinical work, he has participated in residency admissions through applicant interviews and the ranking process, giving him direct insight into how programs evaluate candidates.

Dr. Zhou is an emergency medicine resident at Loyola University Medical Center who earned an MD from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where he also served on the admissions committee for three years. Students he has mentored have been accepted to prestigious medical schools at the University of Chicago, New York University, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, UCLA, and UC San Diego, among others.

Dr. Hong is an internal medicine resident at the University of California, Los Angeles, and an incoming cardiology fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. She earned an MD from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she served as an Admissions Executive Leader. With over five years of admissions and coaching experience, Dr. Hong brings keen insight into what distinguishes successful applicants.

Dr. Attia graduated with an MD from the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S). He served on the VP&S admissions committee for five years as the Student Co-Chair and as an admissions officer, reviewing hundreds of applications. Dr. Attia was also the President of his class throughout his time at Columbia VP&S.

Dr. Toubat is a cardiac surgery resident at the University of Pennsylvania and a physician-scientist who graduated with an MD/PhD from the USC Keck School of Medicine and Caltech. He also earned his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from the University of Southern California, where he graduated cum laude. Dr. Toubat served on the USC Keck School of Medicine MD/PhD admissions committee for five years as a committee member and interviewer.

Dr. Collier is a family physician at AdventHealth and a former Chief Resident of the Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati. She earned an MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. She has over seven years of admissions committee experience at both Tufts University School of Medicine and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, evaluating over 500 applicants during her tenure.

Dr. d’Antonio-Bertagnolli graduated from the dual-degree MD/MPH program with a concentration in analytics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, where she also served as a student interviewer for the medical school admissions committee. She pursued residency training at the Inspira Health Network. With experience reviewing applications and interviewing candidates, Dr. d’Antonio-Bertagnolli brings valuable insight into the admissions process alongside years of mentorship and advising experience.

Dr. Dang graduated with an MD on a merit scholarship from California University of Science and Medicine, where he served as an admissions committee member. With ten years of teaching and mentorship experience, students he has coached have been accepted to medical programs at Stanford, Duke, Cornell, Vanderbilt, UCLA, UC Irvine, the University of Southern California, the University of Washington, Case Western Reserve, Oregon Health & Science University, the University of Oklahoma, and others.

Dr. Nash is an internal medicine resident in the Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Program for physician-scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned an MD/PhD on a full scholarship at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, where he served on multiple admissions committees for seven years. Across these roles, Dr. Nash has reviewed over 3,000 applications, interviewed over 300 candidates, and was involved in the decision-making process.

Dr. Obiarinze graduated with an MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine. After medical school, she started a general surgery residency and completed a Postdoctoral Research Scholar Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, where she served as a Resident Research Fellow in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Horn is a pathologist and former Chief Medical Officer at Mary Lanning Healthcare with over 10 years of experience in clinical practice, medical leadership, and student mentorship. He earned an MD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where he also completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology and a fellowship in surgical pathology. As a resident at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Horn was responsible for interviewing all applicants as Chief Resident.

Dr. Shanmugasundaram is a pediatric–medical genetics resident at the University of Colorado, training at one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals. She earned an MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she served on the admissions committee as an interviewer. Dr. Shanmugasundaram brings both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the medical school application process to her work as a counselor.

Dr. Purrinos is a diagnostic radiology resident at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System. He earned a BS from Florida International University and an MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he served as an admissions interviewer. Students he has mentored have earned acceptance to medical schools at the University of Miami, the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, WashU, the University of Florida, and others.

Dr. Silva is a dermatology resident at HCA Florida Largo Hospital who successfully matched into a Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship. She has reviewed approximately 1,000 applications and interviewed over 120 residency applicants throughout her residency training. Dr. Silva earned a DO from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has authored 12 peer-reviewed publications in leading dermatology journals.

Dr. Dawson is an internal medicine resident at The Christ Hospital, where she serves on the program’s Graduate Medical Education Committee. She graduated summa cum laude with an MD from Ross University School of Medicine and has served as a Medical Student Abstract Reviewer for the American College of Physicians and a member of the Institutional Review Board at Broward Health Hospital.

Dr. Griffith graduated from Rush Medical College with an MD, ranked in the top 15% of her class, and is a dermatology resident at Rush University Medical Center. She brings 10 years of mentorship experience and an insider perspective to admissions counseling, shaped by her experiences as a high-achieving applicant, educator, researcher, and mentor within academic medicine.

Dr. Scallon earned a BS in physics from the University of South Florida, an MSc in engineering physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and an MD from All Saints University School of Medicine. He has more than a decade of mentorship experience and served as a professor at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and Liberty University, and an instructor at the Ultimate Medical Academy.

Dr. Hu earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then became an ophthalmology resident at Loyola University Chicago. As a class representative on the Career Student Advisory Committee, she guided administrative decisions and the logistical implementation of large-scale career advising, helping connect students and mentors at multiple levels.

Dr. Kulkarni earned a BS in biomedical sciences with a minor in leadership studies from the University of South Florida and an MD from the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He brings three years of admissions and recruitment experience as a Medical Student Ambassador with FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Admissions and Recruitment, where he interviewed and evaluated applicants and led student tours.

Dr. Dharani is a family medicine resident at Houston Methodist Hospital, where she serves as an admissions committee member and interviewer for her residency program. She graduated with a DO from the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM), where she served as an admissions interviewer. She has reviewed and interviewed 100+ applicants, and brings eight years of coaching experience to her role as a medical school admissions consultant.

Dr. Mirzania is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with extensive experience in medical education leadership and admissions advising. She earned an MD from Duke University School of Medicine, where she served as a medical student representative on the Dean’s Advisory Council and worked closely with the admissions office as a liaison. She completed her residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, where she served on the residency selection committee.

Dr. Dele-Oni is a general surgery resident at Boston University Medical Center with eight years of mentorship and admissions committee experience. She graduated with a DO from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she served as an admissions interviewer for four years. Students Dr. Dele-Oni has coached have been accepted to medical schools at Rutgers University, Emory University, the University of Massachusetts, Touro College, the University of Kansas, and other prestigious institutions.

Dr. Shi earned an MD, PhD, MBA, and Master of Occupational Health from the University of Utah. She is board-certified in occupational and preventive medicine and currently serves as a Medical Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Dr. Shi has 10 years of coaching and admissions committee experience, including serving as an interviewer for the University of Utah School of Medicine and the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellowship.

Dr. Hasani is an internal medicine resident at Cooper University Health Care. He earned an MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School with research distinction and multiple institutional scholarships, completed an MS in physiology and biophysics at Georgetown University, and holds a BS in biology from George Mason University. Dr. Hasani has over 10 years of coaching experience, including serving as an applicant interviewer at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he evaluated 100+ applicants.

Dr. Marion is a board-certified pediatric hospitalist with over a decade of experience in mentorship, admissions, and medical education. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a BA in foreign language and literature, then earned an MD from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the same institution. Dr. Marian served on the admissions committee at Morehouse School of Medicine and the institution’s pediatric residency program.

Dr. Khan is an orthopedic surgery resident at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He earned an MD from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, graduating with Distinction in Research. Before attending medical school, he graduated from the New York University Stern School of Business with a BS in finance and economics. Students Dr. Khan has coached have been accepted to medical schools at George Washington University, Hackensack University, SUNY Downstate, and NYITCOM.

Dr. Ng is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist currently practicing at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. She earned a BA from the University of California, San Diego, an MD from Albany Medical College, and completed her pediatric residency training at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, followed by a pediatric hospital medicine fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Currently, she serves as an interviewer on the Kaiser Permanente Northern California residency admissions team.

Dr. Das is an ophthalmology resident at Loyola University of Chicago who earned an MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Prior to this, she earned a BS from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has over 5 years of experience mentoring students through the medical school admissions process, including serving as a medical school application screener and interviewer at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Dr. Zafar earned an MD from the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Before medical school, he completed a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences at the University at Buffalo, graduating summa cum laude with Honors. He later completed his transitional year at Northwell Health’s Mather Hospital before beginning a radiology residency at Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Zafar also served on the Jacobs School of Medicine’s admissions committee as an interviewer.

Dr. Shah is an internal medicine resident physician at the University of Colorado, where he has also accepted a junior partnership position in hospital medicine following his training. Before attending Albany Medical College, he completed the nationally recognized Leadership in Medicine combined BS/MD/MBA program, gaining early exposure to medical education and healthcare systems. Dr. Shah has admissions experience as an interviewer for Albany Medical College and admissions panelist for the Leadership in Medicine Program.

Dr. Ekwonu earned an MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where she also served as a member of the student admissions committee, interviewing candidates, conducting holistic reviews, ranking candidates, and participating in committee deliberations. Before attending Pritzker, she graduated with honors in psychology from the University of Chicago. She is currently a psychiatry resident at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Dr. Castro earned a BA in chemistry from Florida International University, an MPH from George Washington University, and a DO from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. After a transitional year at the University of Miami/Holy Cross Health, Dr. Castro will continue his training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Broward Health. With admissions experience as a question-and-answer liaison at Nova Southeastern, Dr. Castro offers valuable insight into applicant evaluation and interview performance.

Dr. Reeson graduated with an MD from Creighton University School of Medicine–Phoenix, where she served on the admissions committee for four years. As an admissions committee member, Dr. Reeson reviewed 200+ applications, conducted interviews, and advised on admissions. Now an orthopedic surgery resident at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Reeson uses her strong background in academics, admissions, and research to help applicants approach the med school application process with confidence.

Dr. Koskey earned an MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she served as an admissions interviewer. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Health in Dallas before serving as an admissions interviewer, reviewer, and Chief Resident at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. With four years of admissions committee experience, Dr. Koskey has reviewed 250+ applications and interviewed 150+ candidates, giving her keen insight into what medical schools seek in students.