
Undergrad: Harvard College
Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Graduate School: University of Cambridge
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.