Oresta B.

Oresta holds a BS in biological sciences with a concentration in organismal physiology from Drexel University, where she was honored as the Student of the Year. She also received the EMT-B Volunteer of the Year Award and was a Liberty Scholar throughout her undergraduate studies. 

After college, Oresta earned a Master’s in physician assistant studies from Rutgers University, one of the nation’s top-ranked PA programs. She was awarded the prestigious National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship, which, upon graduation, allowed her to give back to an underserved health professional shortage area (HPSA) in Bronx, NY. She spent nearly four years practicing family medicine there,  deepening her commitment to community care and expanding her skill set in both dermatology and surgery. She also volunteered with Waves of Health on a medical mission trip to provide primary care to the remote pediatric and adult population of the Dominican Republic. 

Currently, Oresta serves as a dermatology PA-C at Metro Dermatology. Her previous roles include working as a school-based PA at Morris Heights Health Center and as a family medicine PA-C at Urban Health Plan. Alongside her clinical work, she precepts PA students and is actively involved in research, including co-authorship on a published cardioprotection study. 

Her mentorship journey began with her participation in the Physician Assistant Shadowing Program (PASSPoRT) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Inspired by the value of early exposure and support, she launched a pre-PA blog to help students with application cycles, goal-setting, and confidence-building. She has helped numerous students achieve their dreams of getting into PA school and recognizes that guidance before attending PA school is important for student success. 

Oresta has worked with students from numerous backgrounds and tailors her approach to suit the diverse needs of applicants. As a consultant, Oresta prides herself on ensuring individuals are adequately prepared for the PA application process ahead of time to be strong applicants with competitive profiles. She recognizes the importance of mentorship, guidance, and a streamlined approach to help applicants become well-equipped on their journey in medicine while maintaining their individuality.