Dr. Gupta is an interventional radiology resident who graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as an MD Merit Scholar. With over eight years of experience, including serving as a Duke University alumni interviewer, he has guided dozens of students to acceptance at the nation’s top medical schools. Dr. Gupta has also co-founded three startup companies focusing on developing devices to fill technological gaps in interventional specialties.
Dr. Gupta’s higher education journey began at Duke University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biomedical engineering, earning departmental distinction for his exceptional academic performance. Dr. Gupta worked as a bioengineer before attending JHUSOM, a role he continued throughout medical school and residency. Throughout medical school, Dr. Gupta was awarded multiple research grants totaling over $300,000. He was also awarded Best Poster at a Johns Hopkins Medical Student Research Symposium.
Dr. Gupta’s passion for counseling stems from the support he has received from great mentors throughout his life. Dr. Gupta recognizes the value of having a supportive mentor on this challenging journey, and he is dedicated to providing that same level of support to students. Students he has mentored have gained acceptance to prestigious medical schools, including Harvard, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, UChicago, among others.
What sets Dr. Gupta apart as a consultant is his personalized approach. He works with a small handful of students each year, providing them with dedicated attention and crafting unique, specific plans to maximize their success. He believes that each applicant is different and should not be treated as fitting into a cookie-cutter mold.
Dr. Gupta's greatest strengths as a coach lie in his extensive experience with consulting and his ability to quickly identify a student’s strengths and weaknesses. In his mentoring role, he excels at helping applicants craft narratives that highlight their individual experiences and create cohesive stories. His experience as an alumni interviewer at Duke and his success in guiding numerous students through the medical school application process make him a valuable resource for aspiring medical professionals. His mentorship spans a wide range, from middle school to medical students, demonstrating his adaptability and commitment to education at all levels.
Each counseling session with Dr. Gupta is goal-oriented yet flexible to accommodate the unexpected. He lets students drive sessions by identifying what they want to focus on and discuss, ensuring they are equipped with the resources and plans needed to answer their questions. Dr. Gupta's nontraditional interests and experiences in medicine position him to guide students with diverse backgrounds and aspirations. He is particularly adept at helping applicants find their personal journey in medicine and is eager to work with students to help them achieve their goals.
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