Dr. Abhishek R.

Dr. Ramini’s path to medicine reflects both academic excellence and non-traditional depth. After earning a BS in microbiology from the University of California, Davis, in just three years, Dr. Ramini spent three formative gap years gaining hands-on clinical and industry experience. This included working full-time in biopharmaceutical research and as an Eye Recovery Technician, performing independent corneal recoveries for transplant. These experiences shaped his focused interest in ophthalmology and gave him unique insight into the medical field.

During his medical school education at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Dr. Ramini maintained excellent academic performance while continuing research activities and working as an MCAT tutor and an Eye Recovery Technician. He has been published multiple times in the National Library of Medicine and was awarded the Student Training in Approaches to Research (STAR) Scholarship and Zale Ophthalmology Scholarship.

Dr. Ramini worked as a member of the Loyola SSOM admissions committee to review applications before selecting candidates for interviews. Through his experiences, he gained direct knowledge about the admissions committee evaluation process and how students can differentiate themselves. Students Dr. Ramini has coached have been accepted to multiple top medical schools, including NYU, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, UCLA, UCSF, and UC Davis, among others 

Dr. Ramini delivers individualized, student-focused guidance to everyone. Through his counseling, he helps students at all stages, from selecting meaningful extracurricular activities to perfecting personal statements and effectively preparing for interviews. Dr. Ramini uses a structured approach to motivate students through personalized guidance that helps them discover their unique narrative.

Dr. Ramini maintains open communication with students through both scheduled meetings and personal contact. His work with diverse students has prepared him to help applicants from all backgrounds achieve success.

Through his strategic approach and individualized support, Dr. Ramini helps students create applications that showcase their authentic, competitive profiles. Under his mentorship, students develop the ability to handle the admissions process with clarity, confidence, and purpose.