Dr. Jareatha A.

Dr. Abdul-Raheem completed her undergraduate studies in chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Graduating with an impressive 4.7 GPA, she also conducted research in curriculum development for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, earning a Certificate in Advanced Undergraduate Research. She also served as an interviewer for the MIT admissions committee. 

During medical school, Dr. Abdul-Raheem co-led mentoring and outreach efforts through the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), working with high school students, pre-medical undergraduates, and medical students applying to residency. She was also awarded the SOURCE Service-Learning Recognition Award for her exceptional commitment to community service and healthcare pipeline programs and the Osler Apprentice Teaching Recognition for her contributions to medical student education. 

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Abdul-Raheem has designed and delivered educational content at every level and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in pediatrics, neonatology, medical education, and rare diseases. Her published manuscripts include research on Hirschsprung's disease, Harel-Yoon syndrome, medical student note quality, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among youth, and the role of school-based health centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dr. Abdul-Raheem’s advising style blends structured strategy with encouragement. She excels at helping applicants reflect meaningfully on their journey, clarify their goals, and present their unique strengths with confidence. Students often describe her approach as thoughtful, empowering, and personalized. Dr. Abdul-Raheem supports each applicant not just as a future physician, but as a whole person. Students Dr. Abdul-Raheem has coached have been accepted to medical schools at Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, Boston University, and UMass Amherst, among others. 

As an admissions coach, Dr. Abdul-Raheem brings experience mentoring a wide range of applicants—from traditional students applying straight from college to non-traditional students pursuing post-baccalaureate programs, gap years, or second careers. She is well-versed in guiding applicants through the complexities of AMCAS, secondary applications, school selection, personal statements, and interviews.