Ephraim completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis, where he pursued neuroscience and African & African American Studies as a John B. Ervin Scholar and University Scholar in Medicine. During his time at WashU, Ephraim demonstrated leadership and commitment to service through various roles, including Interfaith fellow, president of the Minority Association of Premed Students, Alzheimer's researcher, and Resident Advisor. With a perfect MCAT score in the 100th percentile and he was accepted at all the medical schools he applied to, including UPenn, Columbia, Duke, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Yale, WashU, NYU, USF, and Northwestern, ultimately deciding to enroll at Harvard.
At Harvard, Ephraim was co-president of the Student National Medical Association, demonstrating his continued dedication to leadership and community building. He looks forward to leveraging translational research and education to engage and benefit his local community.
Ephraim's passion for mentorship and education is evident in his extensive tutoring experience, which dates back to high school. He has served as a Peer Led Team Learning leader for General Chemistry and a TA for Physiology.
As a tutor, Ephraim excels in MCAT preparation, particularly in the Biology/Biochemistry section. His approach focuses on supporting students through challenging academic concepts and guiding them toward their next steps.