Dr. Verdini is a radiation oncology resident at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned his MD with Research Honors from Tufts University School of Medicine. As a member of the Tufts School of Medicine admissions committee, he reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and voted on admissions decisions. Students Dr. Verdini has coached have gained admission to medical schools at the University of Massachusetts, Wake Forest University, UNC–Chapel Hill, Tulane University, George Washington University, and the University of New England.
Dr. Verdini began his higher education journey at Emmanuel College, where he majored in biology and graduated cum laude. While in college, he participated in research on campus and at Merck Research Laboratories. He was selected as a scholar in the Undergraduate Scholarship Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a national program that provides funding for high-achieving, low-income students to attend college and conduct research at the NIH upon graduation. While at the NIH, Dr. Verdini conducted research on CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric malignancies and spent a year conducting clinical research in bladder cancer immunotherapy. During that time, he also served as a medical scribe in a local emergency room.
Dr. Verdini attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he was part of the Health Justice Scholars Program. During medical school, he took a research year at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the Radiation Oncology Department. His research focused on clinical trial enrollment strategies, implementation science, patient-reported outcomes, and addressing disparities in cancer care. He has authored publications in JAMA Oncology, JCO Oncology Practice, and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. Dr. Verdini has also presented nationally at American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) meetings.
Dr. Verdini has been recognized with multiple awards and honors, including the ASCO Conquer Cancer Merit Award, the American College of Radiation Oncology Travel Grant, and a scholarship from the Massachusetts Medical Society and Boston North Cancer Association. These distinctions reflect his commitment to research excellence, educational leadership, and expanding equitable access to both cancer care and medical education.
Dr. Verdini's commitment to guiding others stems from his own journey as a first-generation college and medical student. The mentorship he received while navigating the challenging path to medicine inspires his dedication. As a member of the Tufts University School of Medicine Admissions Committee, Dr. Verdini reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and voted on admissions decisions—experience he now channels into coaching prospective medical students. His goal is to help applicants highlight their authentic strengths, build confidence, and succeed in a highly competitive process.
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