Dr. Julian Purrinos, Med School Admissions Consultant at Inspira Advantage

Dr. Purrinos is a diagnostic radiology resident at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System. He earned a BS from Florida International University and an MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he served as an admissions interviewer. Students he has mentored have earned acceptance to medical schools at the University of Miami, the University of Pennsylvania, Duke University, WashU, the University of Florida, and others.

Throughout medical school and residency, Dr. Purrinos has combined clinical excellence with a strong commitment to research and mentorship. He has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications across otolaryngology, radiology, and health disparities research, with work published in journals such as the American Journal of Otolaryngology, JAAOS: Global Research and Reviews, and the Journal of Clinical Medicine. His research has been presented at national conferences, including the American Rhinologic Society and the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM). Dr. Purrinos has received several competitive honors, including being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the U-SOAR Summer of Advanced Research Award supporting translational hearing-loss research, and the John K. Robinson Travel Grant Award to present original research at COSM.

As an admissions counselor, Dr. Purrinos brings a unique insider perspective to admissions advising, having served on the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine admissions committee, where he reviewed applications and interviewed prospective students. Through this experience, he gained firsthand insight into how competitive applicants are evaluated and what distinguishes those who ultimately earn acceptance. He pairs this knowledge with years of mentorship experience supporting pre-medical and medical students from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Purrinos specializes in helping students transform strong experiences into cohesive, compelling personal narratives. His coaching style is strategic, honest, and highly individualized, combining clear structure with a supportive encouragement. He works closely with students to identify their unique strengths, address weaknesses early, and build a thoughtful roadmap from application preparation through interview season. Dr. Purrinos is particularly skilled in personal statement development, interview preparation, and helping applicants position their research, service, and life experiences in a way that resonates with admissions committees.

Having navigated the competitive path to medicine as a first-generation medical student, Dr. Purrinos understands how confusing the process can feel without strong mentorship. Now, having evaluated candidates from the admissions side, he is committed to making the journey more transparent, strategic, and far less overwhelming so that applicants never have to navigate it alone. His goal is not only to help students gain acceptance but also help them develop the confidence, clarity, and direction needed to thrive as future physicians.

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