Hazen Stribling , Private MCAT Tutor at Inspira Advantage

Before attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine with an out-of-state tuition waiver and a substantial merit scholarship, Hazen earned a Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Hazen graduated from UC Berkeley with distinction for academic merit and honors for research excellence. With nine years of tutoring experience, Hazen has helped pre-med students achieve an average score increase of nine points on the MCAT.

During his undergraduate years, Hazen conducted his honors thesis in the lab of Nobel Laureate Professor Randy Schekman, where he explored the therapeutic applications of syncytins in targeted delivery of gene therapy. His time in the Schekman Lab instilled in him a deep appreciation for rigorous inquiry and precision in scientific thought—principles that shape his approach to both medicine and teaching. Hazen also gained extensive hands-on experience across clinical and emergency settings, including serving for a year as an EMT in Oakland, California, and later as a medical assistant. These roles strengthened his understanding of patient care, teamwork, and communication, which he now relies upon in his work as a tutor.

With nine years of tutoring experience, Hazen is known for his adaptive and goal-oriented teaching style. He focuses on developing individualized study plans that align with each student’s learning style and goals. His empathetic approach allows him to meet students where they are, helping them identify obstacles, overcome mental blocks, and build confidence in their ability to master complex material.

Hazen believes that learning is not a fixed ability but a trainable skill. He guides students to strengthen their critical thinking, resilience, and self-directed study habits, encouraging them to view mistakes as milestones rather than setbacks. Each session is collaborative and student-driven, allowing him to adjust in real time to a learner’s evolving needs while keeping long-term goals in focus.

Hazen’s mission as a mentor is to help students not only learn more effectively, but to become better learners. His dedication to teaching, his background in research and clinical care, and his deep empathy for students navigating the medical admissions journey all combine to make him a thoughtful, inspiring guide for aspiring physicians.