About Carlos

In high school, I experienced a traumatic injury that left me in the emergency room, sparking my first interest in healthcare. I had always loved the sciences, but was especially drawn in to the humanity and empathy that characterizes the physician-patient interaction. My interests grew and became even more nuanced during the 2020 pandemic upon witnessing the flaws of the American healthcare systems play out in real time. I was motivated to pursue medicine not only as a way to connect with others, but to advocate for communities that continue to be marginalized in healthcare. I applied for medical school during the 2022-2023 cycle and received acceptances from several of my top choice schools (e.g. Cornell, Hopkins, Penn, Yale). After graduating from the College of William & Mary with a B.S. Social Justice in Medicine, I went straight through to start my M.D. at Harvard Medical School as a REACH Scholarship recipient. The application process feels like yesterday, and I've been helping friends and mentees work on their own applications since being accepted. I am excited to share my knowledge of completing the personal statement, primary/secondary sections, and interviews in order to help pre-meds achieve their goals.