Trae D.

Trae D.

Med School Admissions Coach | Stanford MD-PhD | 21 Success Stories

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Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine

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Works at SynaptoBoost

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Trae's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $100/hr

Get help with AMCAS Application Edit, Multiple Mini Interview, and .

Trae’s Medical School Qualifications

60+ people coached for Medical School

As a current MD-PhD candidate at Stanford University School of Medicine, I bring a deep understanding of the medical school admissions process and a passion for helping aspiring medical students achieve their dreams. With experience as a co-founder of SynaptoBoost and a rich research background at institutions like MIT and UAB, I offer a unique perspective on what top medical schools are looking for in candidates. I have successfully coached 21 individuals, guiding them through the complexities of applications, personal statements, and interviews. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier program or need help strengthening your application, I'm here to provide tailored support and insights. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out!

Trae can help with:

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

General Exploration

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Work Experience

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Co founder

SynaptoBoost

January 2025 - Present

Working to develop the first disease modify therapeutic to treat Drug-Resistant-Epilepsy via Stanford SPARK Funding.

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Research Intern

University of Alabama at Birmingham

June 2021 - May 2022

Research intern in Dr. Erik Roberon's lab characterizing the specificity of a novel small molecule inhibitor of Tau-SH3 interaction in vitro

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Summer scholar

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

June 2019 - August 2019

Gould Fellow for the MIT Summer Research Program Bio (MSRP-Bio) where I identified suppressors of hira-1 and xnp-1 and analyzed whether stress responses were properly terminated in hira-1 and xnp-1 mutants in Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Horvitz’s Lab under Dr. Kirk Burkhart’s supervision

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Summer scholar

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June 2018 - August 2018

2018 Birla Carbon Summer Research Program Scholar where I studied the ztf-29 transcription factor mutation (PRDM16 ortholog) role in nervous system development in C. elegans

Education

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Stanford University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine - MD

2022 - 2030

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Stanford University School of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical & Systems Biology

2024 - 2028

Thesis Advisor: Nathanael Gray

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