Dr. Medha S.

At UPenn, Dr. Sharma graduated magna cum laude with honors in biology and a minor in the biological basis of behavior and healthcare management. She acted as chair of the College of Arts and Science Penn Student Government, Co-Leader at the Cut Hypertension Community Clinic, and Director of Special Events of the Internal Affairs Association. Before entering medical school, Dr. Sharma spent two years working in life sciences consulting at ClearView Healthcare Partners in Boston, gaining experience in the healthcare industry. 

At Perelman, Dr. Sharma was actively involved in various initiatives that demonstrated her commitment to healthcare innovation and community service. She has worked with the Penn Medicine/Wharton Fund for Health and Wharton Investment Venture Associates, exploring the intersection of business and medicine. Additionally, Dr. Sharma co-founded an accelerator for social determinants of health startups through Penn HealthX, demonstrating her dedication to addressing the social determinants of health.

Dr. Sharma's research experience includes working at the Center for Surgery and Health Economics, where she has contributed to advancing knowledge in the field of surgery and health economics. Her other involvements at Perelman include the Oncology Interest Group, South Asian Medical Student Association, and Unity Community Clinic, highlighting her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, presented at multiple conferences, and has been featured in academic and media publications. She is also passionate about global health and has worked in Peru, Galapagos, Japan, Morocco, and Botswana.

Dr. Sharma's approach to mentoring is characterized by her enthusiasm, empathy, and dedication to helping others achieve their goals. She is excited to work with applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide personalized guidance and support throughout the medical school application process. Her blend of experience in life sciences consulting, research, and community service, combined with her involvement in medical school admissions, makes her a stellar mentor. 

In addition to her medical training, Dr. Sharma has recent experience at Hippocratic AI as a healthcare researcher. She is fluent in Hindi and has mentored students from elementary school through medical school. Dr. Sharma strongly believes in individualized coaching approaches and supporting nontraditional paths in medicine or "medicine plus" interests. Her passion for mentoring and experience in admissions make her an invaluable coach for anyone ready to apply to medical school or MD/MBA programs.