Dr. Golub is a physician-scientist who graduated with an MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and a PhD in epidemiology through the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). She completed her preventative medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is board-certified in preventative medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Golub served as an interviewer for the University of Rochester MSTP program and has over a decade of admissions consulting experience.
Before medical school, Dr. Golub graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a BS in biology from the College of William and Mary. Her commitment to community health began during her undergraduate years, where she volunteered at a free clinic, served as a health peer educator, and co-founded a campus organization for HIV/AIDS prevention. She also excelled in research, completing an Honors thesis in a developmental biology lab and presenting her work at multiple conferences. She received several merit and research scholarships, including the Monroe Scholarship, Beckman Scholarship, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship. Her undergraduate experiences solidified her decision to pursue medicine and research, uniting her passion for teaching, contributing to knowledge, and helping people achieve their healthiest lives.
Her educational journey continued at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, where she founded and led a volunteer organization to serve the local former refugee community, providing resettlement support, mentorship, and organizing K-12 educational events. This transformative experience directly inspired her Ph.D. dissertation in epidemiology, which focused on the link between length of residence in the U.S. and the development of chronic conditions in former refugees. Her dedication to community health was recognized by the Medical Society of the State of New York Community Service Award, an MD diploma with Distinction in community health, and induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Dr. Golub completed her preventive medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, followed by working as Director of Community Medicine at a large health system in Rochester, NY. She continued her work with serving immigrant, former refugee, and low-resource populations through direct patient care, as well as clinical program development and implementation. She was then honored to serve veterans and their healthcare teams in her role as Chief Wellbeing Officer at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Dr. Golub's passion for mentorship is rooted in over a decade of experience working with aspiring medical students and resettled refugee youth. She has worked with diverse student populations, including many first-generation and underrepresented students. Dr. Golub excels in creating a welcoming and positive mentoring relationship that ensures students feel understood and supported. This is key to igniting each student’s creativity and crafting an application that truly represents who they are and their strengths. Dr. Golub believes that the student is in the driver’s seat throughout the process. Her wealth of experience working with medical school applicants and her attention to detail ensure that the application process is as smooth as possible. She prides herself on making the application process fun and exciting, while also helping students prepare for life as a medical student.
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