
Alex R.
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Med School Coach | MD/PhD Student | 60+ Success Stories
Studied at University of Miami School of Medicine
Works at Baptist Health
Available Saturday at 1:00 PM UTC
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Alex's Coaching Offerings

Nail Your Medical School Interviews
Practice realistic mock medical school interviews with a trained expert.
Starting at $4053h+ of coaching

Get Into Your Dream Medical School — Complete Package
Expert help on your personal statement, activities list, secondaries, etc.
Starting at $2,70020h+ of coaching

Craft Compelling Secondary Applications
Expert help brainstorming, drafting, and editing standout secondary applications.
Starting at $1,0328h+ of coaching
Custom hourly
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, AMCAS Application Edit, and .
Alex’s Medical School Qualifications
60+ people coached for Medical School
Alex has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! As a current M.D./Ph.D. student at the University of Miami School of Medicine and a dedicated researcher at the University of Miami and Miami Cancer Institute, I bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the medical school admissions process including MSTP (M.D./Ph.D. Program) admissions. With a background in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, where I graduated summa cum laude and was actively involved in research and teaching, I have a strong foundation in the sciences. Over the years, I have successfully coached dozens of aspiring medical students, helping them navigate the complexities of the application process and secure spots at top medical schools including University of Pittsburgh, University of Pennsylvania, USC, among others. My approach is personalized and comprehensive, focusing on everything from crafting compelling personal statements to acing interviews. Let's work together to make your medical school dreams a reality!
Alex can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
AMCAS Application Edit
Multiple Mini Interview
Traditional Interview
MD PhD Essays
Waitlist Strategy
Personal Statement
Letters of Evaluation
School Selection
Application Strategy
Activities List Edit
Secondary Essays
Casper Test
About Alex
I am an MD/PhD candidate at the University of Miami. My interests lie in dermatology, molecular virology, and clinical trial design.
Why do I coach?
I have been fortunate to have had fantastic mentors and teachers throughout my medical journey and hope to contribute to amazing community.
Work Experience
Researcher
Baptist Health
October 2023 - Present
Interests: oral leukoplakia, oral mucositis, supportive care, clinical trial design. PI: Dr. Alessandro Villa, DDS, MPH, PhD
Study Manager
Hello Neighbor
October 2021 - June 2023
I support middle school and high school students who have recently resettled to Pittsburgh, PA.
Research and Development Technician
UPMC
May 2022 - May 2023
Investigated the oncogenic mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Honors Student
University of Pittsburgh
September 2020 - May 2022
President
Coalition
September 2020 - May 2022
Undergraduate Researcher
UPMC
August 2020 - May 2022
Completed undergraduate honors thesis in the laboratory of Dr. Kathy Shair, Ph.D. My thesis defined new methods for applying CRISPR/Cas9 technology to engineering mutations into the EBV genome.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
August 2020 - December 2020
Led recitations for Foundations of Biology students. Job also consisted of hosting office hours and aiding students in comprehending biology material.
Education
University of Miami School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2023 - 2030
University of Miami School of Medicine
PhD, Microbiology and Immunology
2023 - 2030
University of Pittsburgh
B.S. in Biological Sciences (Hons)
2019 - 2022
Activities and societies: Pitt News Advisory Board member, Club Handball, William Pitt Debate Scholar, Alzheimer’ Disease Research Group, Residential Assistant, Teaching Assistant -summa cum laude -Phi Beta Kappa -Chemistry minor -Global Studies Certificate (Peace and Conflict Studies).
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Overall Rating
5.0
Alex has helped clients get into these schools: