Ellen W.

Building on her understanding of admissions policies and strategies, Ellen served as Assistant Dean of Students at Columbia University's Postbaccalaureate Premedical/Prehealth Program for eight years, where she advised hundreds of non-traditional students seeking admissions to health professions programs. In addition to her advising duties, she organized the annual medical school fair, building strong relationships with professional school admissions deans across the country.

For 11 years, Ellen was Assistant Dean for Prehealth Advising at Fordham University. Working closely with students and alumni, she built the prehealth program to be one of the strongest in the tri-state area. Throughout all her roles, she has been committed to helping aspiring dentists achieve their goals.

As a member of NAAPH and NEAAHP, Ellen has been both a participant and moderator on many advising panels, and delivered presentations on topics such as Various Pathways to Professional School Admissions; When to Apply? Traditional vs. Non-traditional Applicants; and Rejected from Medical School: Options and Strategies. She is also the co-author of a book chapter on The Imposter Syndrome.

Ellen’s strength as a counselor is backed by her years of experience as an admissions committee member. She has screened and evaluated thousands of applications for interviews and met with hundreds of candidates both in person and across the US during recruiting trips. Ellen enjoys guiding students through the ever-changing landscape of health profession admissions.