Work with Christie
About
Christie’s Medical School Qualifications
Coaches professionally
10+ Medical School clients
Welcome to my profile! With a Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh and extensive experience as an MD/PhD candidate, I bring a wealth of knowledge to medical school admissions coaching. My hands-on experience includes serving on the student admissions committee, formerly tutoring on the Wyzant platform and working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where I honed my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Over the years, I've guided many aspiring physicians through the intricacies of MCAT and graduate school preparation and medical school applications, helping them achieve their dreams. Whether you're tackling challenging coursework or navigating the admissions process, I'm here to provide personalized support and strategies tailored to your unique goals. Let's work together to make your medical school aspirations a reality!
Christie can help with:
Activities List Edit
AMCAS Application Edit
Application Strategy
General Exploration
Letters of Evaluation
MD PhD Essays
Multiple Mini Interview
Personal Statement
School Selection
Secondary Essays
Traditional Interview
Work Experience
Consultant
Handshake AI
November 2026 - Present
I design rigorous, advanced organic chemistry problems, built from prompts and 2D chemical structure images such as molecules, reaction schemes, and mechanisms, to test and challenge AI model performance in chemistry. The work draws on deep subject-matter expertise and demands precision, since each task must be high-quality, carefully specified, and aligned with strict project requirements. It sharpens the same skills I use as a coach: building problems that expose gaps in understanding and explaining complex chemistry clearly.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Hospital for Special Surgery
April 2026 - July 2026
At the Hospital for Special Surgery / Weill Cornell Medicine, I worked alongside surgeons, clinicians, and investigators on post-operative outcomes research using patient-reported outcome measures, retrospective chart review, and clinical data extraction. I led comprehensive literature reviews and turned the findings into manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, which sharpened my ability to explain complicated ideas clearly and persuasively. Working inside a leading academic medical center also gave me a close view of how clinical research and patient care connect working directly with patients on pain inventories and questionnaires, which informs how I guide and mentor aspiring physicians and scientists.
Academic Advisor
Wyzant
October 2020 - October 2026
I coached undergraduate students nationwide, remotely, in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and general chemistry, as well as MCAT preparation and other subjects, including physics, psychology, French, and Modern Greek. I helped students master difficult concepts through targeted practice problems, supplemental readings, and guided review of practice exams, quizzes, and homework, adapting my explanations and study strategies to each student’s learning style and goals so they build lasting understanding and confidence. I also prepared pre-med students for the MCAT and the medical school application process, drawing on my own experience as an MD/PhD-track candidate who was accepted to both medical school and graduate school.
Academic Tutor
New York University
September 2018 - May 2020
I tutored NYU undergraduates on campus in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology, with a focus on the prerequisite courses for pre-med students. I helped students master challenging lecture and laboratory material by providing additional practice problems, readings, and questions, and by reviewing practice exams, quizzes, and homework together to pinpoint and fix gaps in their understanding.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Doctorate Degree, Chemistry
2022 - 2025
I was formerly an MD/PhD candidate, with acceptances to both medical school and graduate school. I bring hands-on experience in MCAT preparation and medical school admissions guidance, and I’m passionate about helping aspiring physicians and scientists alike to succeed.
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science Degree, Chemistry
2021 - 2022
New York University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Chemistry
2015 - 2020
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