
Trae D.
Med School Admissions Coach | Stanford MD-PhD | 21 Success Stories
Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine
Works at SynaptoBoost
Available tomorrow at 2:00 AM UTC
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Trae's Coaching Offerings
Nail Your Medical School Interviews
Practice realistic mock medical school interviews with a trained expert.
Starting at $2913h+ of coaching
Get Into Your Dream Medical School — Complete Package
Expert help on your personal statement, activities list, secondaries, etc.
Starting at $7,30020h+ of coaching
Craft Compelling Secondary Applications
Expert help brainstorming, drafting, and editing standout secondary applications.
Starting at $7608h+ of coaching
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
Work Experience

Co founder
SynaptoBoost
January 2025 - Present
Working to develop the first disease modify therapeutic to treat Drug-Resistant-Epilepsy via Stanford SPARK Funding.

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

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

Summer scholar
Carbon
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

Stanford University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2022 - 2030

Stanford University School of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical & Systems Biology
2024 - 2028
Thesis Advisor: Nathanael Gray