Dr. Sanaya I.

Dr. Irani’s path to medicine began with an early commitment to service and academic excellence, graduating from Wayne State University with a BS in honors psychology, a minor in nutrition and food science, and recognition as a Phi Beta Kappa scholar. Participation in Wayne State's MedStart BS/MD program laid the groundwork for a career shaped by both strong scholarship and deep community engagement. Dr. Irani received multiple recognitions during her time at Wayne State, including the Wayne State University Presidential Scholarship, Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Award, and Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award. She also received multiple recognitions for posters and presentations.

At the University of Michigan, Dr. Irani completed a dual MD/MPH program, taking a year to focus on public health research in epidemiology. During her medical training, Dr. Irani contributed to groundbreaking research in pediatric pulmonology, neonatal intensive care, maternal-fetal medicine, health equity, and global health. This work led to numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Irani has been published in prestigious journals such as Academic Medicine: The Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, the American Journal of Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. 

Dr. Irani was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and was awarded Epidemiology Department Dean’s Scholarship, a full-tuition award for completing her MPH. She also received the Woll Scholarship through Global Reach for International Research in Ghana and an African Studies Center scholarship for travel to the International Society for Hypertension of Pregnancy (ISSHP) conference in India, where she received the Young Investigator Award. 

Dr. Irani’s leadership experience is equally robust, including roles as Co-Chair for OBGYN Delivered, Director of Operations for the Doctors of Tomorrow pipeline program, Chair of the Student Diversity Council, and outreach coordinator for the University of Michigan Student-Run Free Clinic. Through these and other positions, Dr. Irani has consistently promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and fostered supportive environments where students can thrive. She is currently completing her residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics.

Dr. Irani has extensive experience in coaching students at every stage of the medical journey, including BS/MD admissions, pre-med and pre-health advising, medical school admissions coaching, and residency admissions guidance. As a medical school admissions interviewer, Dr. Irani gained deep insights into what admissions committees value and was involved in a decision-making capacity. With 10 years of coaching experience, she has helped students gain acceptance to the University College of Human Medicine, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, UT Southwestern School of Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, and others. 

As an admissions consultant, Dr. Irani draws on comprehensive experience as both a mentor and applicant, helping students navigate personal statements, interview preparation, and application strategy. She is known for her approachability, encouragement, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Her consulting style is that she sees every student as a whole person whose unique story deserves to shine. Dr. Irani brings both expert insight and genuine enthusiasm to every student’s journey, fostering confidence and highlighting each student’s authentic strengths.