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 Your Quickstart Guide to Medical School Rejections & Reapplying

Getting rejected from medical school is a harsh reality many applicants face every cycle—only 42% of applicants get in yearly. 

However, getting rejected doesn’t have to spell the end of your journey. This guide includes all the information you need to make your next moves—get ready to learn about: 

  • Why your application may have been rejected with an overview of common pitfalls 
  • Other common reasons for medical school application rejection 
  • An overview of reapplying to med school 
  • A step-by-step framework about how to apply to medical school again 
  • Tips for a successful medical school application 

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Dr. Bima Hasjim
Dr. Bima Hasjim
University of California, Irvine
Dr. Hasjim is a general surgery resident at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Hasjim brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a UC Irvine admissions officer, where he conducted interviews, evaluated applicants, and reviewed resumes and applications. With 8+ years of consulting experience, he excels in interview and MCAT prep, personal statement editing, and application guidance. Additionally, he has a strong background in academic counseling, having contributed to the development of UC Irvine's pre-medical curriculum in the biomedical department.
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Dr. Eric Lee
Dr. Eric Lee
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
Dr. Lee received his MD from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and is pursuing an advanced anesthesiology residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. While attending the Zucker School of Medicine, he served as an interviewer for the BS/MD Combined 4+4 Program and MD (hybrid traditional-MMI) interviewer and committee voting member.
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Dr. Katherine Munoz
Dr. Katherine Munoz
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Dr. Munoz attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine before becoming a resident at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over 10 years of experience in advising and tutoring students and five years in selecting, interviewing, and ranking applicants for medical school and residency, Dr. Munoz has developed a deep understanding of the admissions process. She currently sits on the admissions committee for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program at the University of Wisconsin.
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Dr. Eric Lee
Dr. Eric Lee
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
Dr. Lee received his MD from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and is pursuing an advanced anesthesiology residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. While attending the Zucker School of Medicine, he served as an interviewer for the BS/MD Combined 4+4 Program and MD (hybrid traditional-MMI) interviewer and committee voting member.
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Dr. Bima Hasjim
Dr. Bima Hasjim
University of California, Irvine
Dr. Hasjim is a general surgery resident at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Hasjim brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a UC Irvine admissions officer, where he conducted interviews, evaluated applicants, and reviewed resumes and applications. With 8+ years of consulting experience, he excels in interview and MCAT prep, personal statement editing, and application guidance. Additionally, he has a strong background in academic counseling, having contributed to the development of UC Irvine's pre-medical curriculum in the biomedical department.
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Brandon Godinich
Brandon Godinich
Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Before starting his medical education at the Texas Tech Health Science Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Brandon obtained a Dual Master's degree in business administration and healthcare administration from the University of Houston. Over the last four years, Brandon has guided around 500 students to success on the MCAT.
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Ayush Parikh
Ayush Parikh
Harvard Medical School
Ayush has over five years of experience in pre-medical tutoring/advising, helping students receive top scores on the MCAT and gain admission into top medical schools around the country. Personally, Ayush has scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT and in the 96th percentile on USMLE Step 1.
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Bethany Onyirimba
Bethany Onyirimba
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
Bethany is an exceptional and experienced tutor MCAT tutor with a proven track record of academic excellence and a passion for guiding aspiring medical students to success. Her impressive personal score, coupled with her strong performance in the Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior sections, makes her an invaluable resource for students looking to excel in the MCAT.
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Dr. Katherine Munoz
Dr. Katherine Munoz
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Dr. Munoz attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine before becoming a resident at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over 10 years of experience in advising and tutoring students and five years in selecting, interviewing, and ranking applicants for medical school and residency, Dr. Munoz has developed a deep understanding of the admissions process. She currently sits on the admissions committee for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program at the University of Wisconsin.
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Dr. Eric Lee
Dr. Eric Lee
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine
Dr. Lee received his MD from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and is pursuing an advanced anesthesiology residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. While attending the Zucker School of Medicine, he served as an interviewer for the BS/MD Combined 4+4 Program and MD (hybrid traditional-MMI) interviewer and committee voting member.
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Dr. Bima Hasjim
Dr. Bima Hasjim
University of California, Irvine
Dr. Hasjim is a general surgery resident at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Hasjim brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a UC Irvine admissions officer, where he conducted interviews, evaluated applicants, and reviewed resumes and applications. With 8+ years of consulting experience, he excels in interview and MCAT prep, personal statement editing, and application guidance. Additionally, he has a strong background in academic counseling, having contributed to the development of UC Irvine's pre-medical curriculum in the biomedical department.
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Diamond Waller
Diamond Waller
Widener University School of Nursing
Diamond is a registered nurse currently working in Pennsylvania at BAYADA Home Health Care. She graduated from Widener University with a major in nursing and a minor in Spanish, earning a spot on the Dean's List. Her academic excellence is complemented by professional certifications in ACLS, BLS, stroke, and wound treatment.
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Anna De La O
Anna De La O
University of Arizona College of Nursing
Anna is an emergency room nurse at Trinity Health Oakland Campus. She earned a Master’s in nursing from the University of Arizona and was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Emergency Nurses Association. As a student and new graduate preceptor, Anna shadows new nurses and ensures their smooth transition to a clinical setting.
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Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson
University of Tennessee at Martin School of Nursing
Ashley earned a BSN from the University of Tennessee, a Master’s in nursing from Murray State University, and a PhD in nursing from the University of Kansas. She has been an associate professor at Bethel University of Tennessee for 12 years, where she is also the Remediator and RN-BSN Coordinator.
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Dr. Andrew Ng
Dr. Andrew Ng
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Ng is an orthodontic resident at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dental Medicine. He completed a General Practice residency at New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital where he gained additional experience in hospital dentistry and advanced general dentistry procedures and was awarded Resident of the Year in his cohort.
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Dr. Holly Fadie
Dr. Holly Fadie
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Dr. Fadie is a board-certified specialist in pediatric dentistry. She is an expert in working with children and is a speech and language pathologist. Dr. Fadie works primarily in clinical dentistry and lectures annually to pediatric dental residents. She has received the ADEA GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Preventative Dentistry Scholarship and the Dr. Alfred and Mrs. D. Suzi Osher Scholarship.
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Dr. Mary Issac
Dr. Mary Issac
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Dr. Issac attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where she helped with admissions by conducting interviews and reviewing applicants for admission. Upon graduation, her professors selected her as the recipient of the Dental Lifeline Network Outstanding Student Award, awarded to one student each year for providing dental care to people with disabilities, who are elderly, or who have medical challenges.
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Dr. Angela Garcia
Dr. Angela Garcia
The University of Missouri Veterinary School
Dr. Garcia is the medical director of a non-profit shelter and is skilled in wellness and prevention, high-volume spay and neuter surgery, and animal welfare. She attended the University of Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in animal sciences and a minor in captive wild animal management before obtaining her DVM at the University of Missouri Veterinary School.
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Dr. Daniel Savson
Dr. Daniel Savson
Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Savson is an accomplished laboratory animal veterinarian at the University of California, Berkeley, where he oversees clinical care for a diverse range of research and wildlife species. During his laboratory animal medicine residency at Cornell University, he served on several committees, including selection committees for new residents and the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) summer fellows.
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