Dr. Sheena K.

Dr. Kalagara graduated summa cum laude from Brown University with a 4.0 GPA and a degree in biology. In medical school, she earned honors in all her clinical rotations. Over the course of her educational journey, she has co-authored nearly 50 publications and earned a cumulative $50,000+ in innovation grants to support her research work. Throughout college and medical school, Dr. Kalagara has served as a teaching assistant for multiple courses. Her experience as a TA has taught her how to cater to different learning styles and educational goals. 

One of Dr. Kalagara's greatest strengths as a coach lies in her ability to approach sessions from a holistic, bird's-eye perspective. This approach allows her to keep sight of the goal while paying attention to critical details that might otherwise be overlooked. By maintaining this balanced view, Dr. Kalagara ensures students receive comprehensive guidance that addresses both the big picture and the finer points of the medical school application process. Dr. Kalagara starts each counseling session with a recap of where a student is in the application cycle.

Dr. Kalagara offers fresh, relevant insights into the medical school application process and the realities of medical education. Her passion for innovation in medicine, particularly in neurosurgery and device development, provides her with a specialized perspective that can guide students interested in cutting-edge areas of medical research and practice. Her track record of academic excellence, teaching experience, and innovative thinking makes Dr. Kalagara an excellent guide for aspiring medical students.