Dr. Manjushree Shanmugasundaram, Med School Admissions Consultant at Inspira Advantage

Dr. Shanmugasundaram is a pediatric–medical genetics resident at the University of Colorado, training at one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals. She earned an MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she served on the admissions committee as an interviewer. Dr. Shanmugasundaram brings both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the medical school application process to her work as a counselor.

Before attending the University of Texas Medical Branch, Dr. Shanmugasundaram graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas on a full scholarship with a BS in biochemistry with Collegium V Honors and a minor in business administration. She worked as a research assistant in the University of Texas at Dallas Developmental Neurolinguistics Laboratory for over three years.

Throughout her academic and professional journey, Dr. Shanmugasundaram has been actively involved in research. She has contributed to multiple projects that have been published in scientific journals, including the American Journal of Medical Genetics, the American Journal of Medical Sciences, Academic Medicine, and others. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in pediatrics and genetics reflects her broader commitment to improving patient care and health outcomes in a niche patient population. Throughout medical school, Dr. Shanmugasundaram was a Senior Fellow at the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, interdisciplinary leadership development program.

Dr. Shanmugasundaram understands how tumultuous, and stressful applying to medical school and residency programs can be. As a result, her mentoring approach is student-centered and grounded in each individual’s lived experience. Her goal is to understand each student’s unique needs, challenges, and circumstances to craft a tailored plan that supports their aspirations. She strives to help students reach their goals with clarity, confidence, and purpose—ultimately working to make their dreams a reality.

Get Started With a Free Consultation

Your first conversation will be with an Enrollment Specialist who will take the time to understand your background, goals, and timeline. They’ll help assess where you are in the prep process, answer initial questions, and determine which type of support and which expert would be the best fit for your personal needs.