David G. | Leland

David Gilbert

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Studied at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Works at UPMC

Available today at 10:30 PM UTC

I work primarily asynchronously, which means scheduling won't affect most packages. For anything requiring a live session, I set availability on a rolling basis — message me to coordinate timing that works around my clinical schedule!

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About David

I'm an OB/GYN resident at UPMC with a background in mechanical engineering from Northwestern and health tech consulting at Deloitte. I've spent 10+ years coaching and tutoring students through college applications, medical school applications, and standardized exams — with admits to Ivy League and top medical programs, and students who've gone from below-average scores to above the 90th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. My approach is direct and structured. I think in frameworks, cut to the real problem fast, and give precise feedback instead of vague encouragement. I work best with students who have strong potential but need help figuring out how to position themselves and tell their story — especially those coming from non-traditional backgrounds.

Why do I coach?

The mentors who gave me honest, direct feedback at key moments in my own path made a real difference — and most students don't have access to that. I coach because I'm good at seeing what's actually holding an application back, and because turning a complicated background into a compelling narrative is exactly the kind of problem I find interesting.