Dr. Kevin Kwak, Med School Admissions Consultant at Inspira Advantage

Dr. Kwak is an internal medicine physician with 20+ years of experience in clinical medicine, medical education, and healthcare technology. He graduated with a BA from Johns Hopkins University before earning an MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he served on the admissions committee evaluating and interviewing applicants. Dr. Kwak is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, and practices at UCLA’s Ashe Student Health Center.

In addition to his work at UCLA’s Ashe Student Health Center, Dr. Kwak has held roles at the University of Southern California and California State University, Northridge’s student health centers, giving him a unique perspective on what students need to thrive both academically and personally. Dr. Kwak has spent the majority of his career working directly with students to support their health, well-being, education, and career aspirations.

Dr. Kwak has also worked in health technology as the Vice President of Clinical Architecture at Point and Click Solutions, where he worked with universities like Harvard, Stanford, and the UC system to provide EHR (electronic health record) systems for their student health centers. His combined experience in medicine, tech, and education helps him guide students not only through the admissions process but also in exploring how their interests align with the future of healthcare.

A pivotal moment in Dr. Kwak’s career was serving as a student member of the admissions committee at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he interviewed and evaluated applicants. Moving from interviewee to interviewer gave him valuable insight into what makes a strong candidate and later transformed his approach to his own residency interviews, many of which drew praise from his interviewers. This experience also shaped his work as a medical software UI designer, where understanding the clinician user’s perspective is key. He learned through experience that empathy is essential—whether in design, medicine, education, or school admissions.

As an admissions counselor, Dr. Kwak offers honest, practical advice—whether it’s crafting a personal statement, preparing for interviews, or helping students choose the right extracurricular activities. He understands what medical schools are looking for and is dedicated to helping students find their path and succeed. Having spent the majority of his career working directly with students, Dr. Kwak can quickly build a comfortable, trusted, and supportive rapport with applicants ready to make their medical school dreams come true.

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