Vicki's Coaching Offerings

Vicki also coaches for Medical School and Medical Residency & Fellowships. View all.

Vicki’s Career Coaching Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Associate

Vicki has helped clients get into these companies:

As a board-certified physician with over 17 years of advising experience, I’m especially passionate about supporting early-career physicians as they transition from residency into a sustainable, fulfilling career. This stage can feel overwhelming—balancing job offers, compensation models, lifestyle considerations, and long-term goals—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where you can think through your options clearly and make decisions that truly align with your values. My approach is both strategic and deeply personal. Whether you’re choosing between practice settings, negotiating your first contract, or trying to avoid burnout before it begins, I help you take a step back and build a career that is not only successful, but balanced and meaningful. My goal is to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and a sense of direction you can feel good about long-term.

Vicki can help with:

Cover Letters

General Exploration

Professional Networking

Skill Building

Salary Negotiation

Networking Strategy

Job Search Strategies

Interview Prep

Career Planning

Personal Branding

Resume Review

Vicki also coaches for Medical School and Medical Residency & Fellowships. View all.

Why do I coach?

Throughout my medical journey, I’ve faced many roadblocks and often felt like an underdog in both the medical school and residency application process. Because of that, I strongly believe there are multiple paths to becoming a physician—even non-traditional ones—as long as you have clarity in your goals and genuine passion for the field. I understand firsthand how discouraging and isolating this process can feel, especially when your application doesn’t fit the “traditional” mold. That perspective is what drives the way I mentor—meeting you where you are and helping you move forward with intention and confidence. I’ve worked with students navigating challenges such as lower science MCAT/GPAs, financial constraints, gap years, re-applicants, post-baccalaureate programs, international medical school grads, and more. Over the past several years, I’ve helped dozens of students successfully find their own path to and through medical school and residency —on a timeline that works for them. My approach goes beyond general advising—I focus on helping you build a clear, personalized strategy, strengthen your narrative, and confidently address any “red flags” in a way that highlights growth and resilience. I hope to use my own experiences not only to guide, but to genuinely support and advocate for you as you work toward becoming a physician and beyond.

Work Experience

Urgent Care Physician

Memorial Care

October 2022 - Present

- Practiced in one of the highest-acuity urgent care settings within the system - Provided comprehensive care for complex and diverse acute presentations - Offered clinical support for advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs) on provider team

Physician Advisor

Med School Insiders

January 2022 - Present

- Delivered high-touch advising from initial strategy through successful acceptance through comprehensive advising packages - Guided students through the full premed and application journey with personalized plans - Provided a-la-carte support including personalized advising, application review, school selection, essays, interview preparation, and more

College/Medical School/Residency Applications + Medical Career Advisor

Wyzant

June 2014 - Present

- Advised 100+ students across college, med school, and residency applications - Specialize in “red flag” strategy (low GPA/MCAT, reapplicants, gaps) - Edited personal statements and secondary essays for clarity and impact - Conducted mock interviews (traditional & MMI) with targeted feedback - Provided career coaching from premed through early physician career stages

Urgent Care Physician

Providence

August 2021 - October 2022

- Practiced in one of the highest-acuity urgent care settings within the system - Provided comprehensive care for complex and diverse acute presentations - Offered clinical support for advanced practice providers (NPs/PAs) on provider team

Family Medicine Resident

UC Davis-Affiliated Valley Consortium for Medical Education Family Medicine Residency

July 2018 - July 2021

Interviewer

- Completed a Concentration in Urgent Care Medicine alongside traditional 4-year family medicine training program - Contributed to residency application review and candidate evaluation processes - Mentored medical students on ERAS applications, personal statements, and interviews - Advised on building strong, competitive profiles for successful residency matching

Vicki was also given offers to work at

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  Kaiser Permanente

Education

Touro University

D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

2014 - 2018

- Led premedical advising sessions at undergraduate institutions while continuing consulting and mentorship during medical training - Member, Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society - Completed Certificate in Global Health Medicine alongside D.O. degree - Recipient of Gunther & Lee Weigel Medical School Scholarship

University of California, Berkeley

B.A., Integrative Biology - Human Physiology + Education Minor

2009 - 2013

- Instructed PreMed 101 and Pre-Health Advising courses, teaching 1000's of students over 3 years - Delivered structured guidance on pre-med/pre-health pathways, admissions strategy, and career planning - Recipient of full-ride funding through institutional and external scholarships (4 years)