Dr. Agustin H.

Dr. Herber earned a Bachelor of Science in physiology from the University of Arizona and subsequently completed the Advanced Core in Medical Sciences (ACMS) Postbaccalaureate Program at Temple University. During his time in medical school, Dr. Herber has served on admissions committees at both the medical school and surgical residency levels, working as an application reviewer and student interviewer. Dr. Herber graduated within the top 10% of his class and was inducted into Sigma Sigma Phi. 

Dr. Herber currently serves as a resident liaison to medical students affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, and as a research resident mentor and advisor through an educational initiative supporting students pursuing plastic and general surgery, the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) Matrix Initiative. In this role, he has helped students by conducting application reviews, running mock interviews, and creating rank lists. 

After completing his residency, Dr. Herber plans to pursue a surgical subspecialty fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery with an emphasis in hand and microsurgery. His scholarly work spans vascular, orthopedic, plastic, hand, and complex reconstructive surgery. He has contributed to peer-reviewed studies in the Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, the International Journal of Orthopedics, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cureus, and other publications. He has also presented this research at regional, national, and international conferences.

Dr. Herber brings a combination of personal experience, academic insight, and a genuine commitment to helping aspiring physicians achieve their goals. As a first-generation physician, he understands that applying to medical school is about far more than grades, test scores, and a list of accomplishments—it’s about understanding one's own story, recognizing what has shaped it, and communicating why one is called to become a physician.

Dr. Herber’s coaching philosophy centers on mentorship, authenticity, preparation, and continuous growth. He provides constructive, honest feedback while creating a supportive environment where applicants feel comfortable asking questions, working through areas for growth, and building confidence. Whether refining a personal statement, strengthening activity descriptions, preparing for interviews, or developing an overall application strategy, Dr. Herber offers practical guidance and empowers applicants to take ownership of their path and present their strongest, most authentic selves. He is passionate about coaching medical school applicants because he recognizes how meaningful—and often overwhelming—the path to medicine can be.