Stephen F.
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Admissions Committee at University of Pittsburgh
Works at AdmitMD Consulting
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About Stephen
Stephen’s path has been shaped by resilience and sustained execution under pressure. He worked multiple jobs to support himself through school while pursuing high-level academic training, biomedical research, and leadership roles. Alongside his medical education, he founded AdmitMD Consulting, an admissions consulting firm grounded in strong client results and real admissions experience. Stephen is also a professional speaker, delivering talks on resilience and purpose and making national media appearances, including on Fox News. He is currently a fourth year medical student applying into neurological surgery, bringing the same discipline, clarity, and accountability that have defined his academic, entrepreneurial, and speaking career into his coaching work.
Why do I coach?
Stephen coaches because he has seen, firsthand, how talented, hardworking applicants can be overlooked when their applications fail to clearly communicate their strengths. After years of serving on admissions committees and voting on final decisions, he recognized that success in medical school admissions, and life in general, is less about checking boxes and more about clarity, positioning, and execution. He coaches to give clients an honest, strategic advantage, helping them present their stories in a way that withstands admissions committee scrutiny and leads to real acceptances.
Work Experience
Founder
AdmitMD Consulting
February 2025 - Present
At AdmitMD, we specialize in helping future physicians navigate the highly competitive medical school and BS/MD admissions process. Founded by a former medical school admissions committee member, AdmitMD provides personalized consulting to help you craft a compelling application, stand out in interviews, and maximize your chances of acceptance. With a data-driven, strategic approach, we work with applicants to refine their personal statements, optimize school selection, and develop strong secondary essays that align with each institution’s mission. Whether you’re applying to traditional MD programs or direct-entry BS/MD programs, we provide tailored solutions to position you for success. Your journey to medical school starts here. Let’s build your best application together. Visit admitmd.com to learn more!
Medical Student Research Fellow
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
June 2023 - April 2025
As a recipient of the Medical Scholars Research Fellowship from the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI), Stephen conducted research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on pediatric brain tumors, investigating how metabolic drivers such as oxidative phosphorylation and lipid synthesis contribute to tumor development, treatment resistance, and progression.
Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
National Cancer Institute
May 2019 - August 2021
During his time at the National Institutes of Health, Stephen focused on translational brain tumor immunotherapy, working at the interface of laboratory discovery and clinical trial design. His research involved the development of immunotherapy-based clinical trials for patients with malignant brain tumors, alongside mechanistic laboratory studies aimed at reversing immune suppression within the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment. In the lab, he investigated epigenetic modulation of anti-tumor immunity using GSK-126, an EZH2 inhibitor, to restore immune responsiveness and enhance therapeutic efficacy. Concurrently, Stephen completed a Master of Science in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University, with advanced training in molecular targets, drug discovery, and translational therapeutics.
Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) Scholar
Duke University
May 2018 - August 2018
As a Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) Scholar at Duke University, Stephen conducted research within the Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program, where he was first introduced to immunotherapy for central nervous system malignancies. His work focused on mechanisms of T-cell sequestration in the bone marrow of patients with glioblastoma, contributing to efforts aimed at restoring effective anti-tumor immune responses and shaping his early interest in brain tumor immunotherapy.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medicine
2021 - 2027
Admissions Committee Experience
As a current fourth-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine applying into neurological surgery, Stephen brings four years of admissions committee experience across Pitt’s traditional MD and combined BS/MD programs. He has served as a full voting member and interviewed a high volume of applicants, providing deep, firsthand insight into medical school admissions decision-making and selection processes.
Harvard University
Master of Medical Science (MMSc), Clinical Investigation
2023 - 2025
Completed a thesis titled “Statins and PDGFRA Inhibition: A Synergistic Strategy Against Diffuse Midline Glioma,” focused on translational cancer biology and therapeutic resistance mechanisms in pediatric brain tumors. In parallel, served as a Non-Resident Tutor for Adams House, providing academic and career advising to pre-medical students pursuing clinical and research pathways.
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology
2019 - 2021
Admissions Committee Experience
College of Charleston
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology
2015 - 2019
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Overall Rating
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