Vicki Hsieh
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UC Berkeley-Grad Physician | 17 Yrs Med Advising | Red Flag Strategy Expert
Studied at Touro University
Works at Memorial Care
Successful clients at
Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC
I work 3 days of the week for my full-time physician job, but they are not standardized in which days of the week I am busy/free! Please reach out to me so we can coordinate a time that works for best for the both of us!
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Vicki's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $299/hr
Get help with Activities List Edit, AMCAS Application Edit, and .
Vicki also coaches for Medical Residency & Fellowships and Career Coaching. View all.
Vicki’s free events
Live interactive sessions you can join for free.
Application Mistakes That Cost PreMeds Acceptances Every Year
May 19 at 5:00 PM UTC
36 people going
Vicki’s Medical School Qualifications
Coaches professionally
100+ people coached for Medical School
I am a board-certified family medicine and urgent care physician with 17+ years of high school, undergrad, and medical school advising specifically directed toward medical/health professions applications. I have various accolades, including winning a national medical school scholarship, multiple research publications, and various concentrations of studies in global health, education, and urgent care medicine. As a result, I have been blessed to see dozens of my students get to their dream college, medical schools, and residencies alike during that time! What I have helped students in the past are: - College, Medical School, Residency Application Guidance and Mentorship - Primary and Secondary/School-Specific Essay Proofreading/Editing - College Interview/Med School Traditional & MMI (Multiple Mini Interview)/Residency Interview Prep - Strategic application and reassurance on how to address "Red Flags" on applications, such as re-applicant status or low MCAT/GPA - Assistance on how to outperform on medical school rotations, sub-internship/audition rotations Here are highlights some of the schools I have helped my students get into! Mt Sinai Icahn School of Medicine UCLA School of Medicine Boston University School of Medicine UT Austin Dell Medical School UC Davis School of Medicine University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine University of Rochester School of Medicine University of Illinois College of Medicine University of Toledo College of Medicine Union College/Albany Medical School Early Assurance Program Drexel BS/MD Early Assurance Program NJIT/NJMS Accelerated BS/MD Program U of Miami/Miller MD Early Assurance Program U Penn Family Nurse Practitioner Program UC Berkeley School of Optometry UCSF School of Pharmacy USC Physician's Assistant Program Various Medical Residencies: Family, Internal, Emergency, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, etc. Undergraduate: UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Davis, USC, etc. Let me know if you want to work with me and be on track to becoming your best self!
Vicki can help with:
Activities List Edit
AMCAS Application Edit
Application Strategy
Casper Test
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Letters of Evaluation
MD PhD Essays
Multiple Mini Interview
Personal Statement
School Selection
Secondary Essays
TMDSAS Application Edit
Traditional Interview
Waitlist Strategy
Vicki also coaches for Medical Residency & Fellowships and Career Coaching. View all.
About Vicki
Dr. Vicki is a board-certified physician with over 17 years of experience mentoring and advising students across the entire medical journey—from college and premed planning to medical school, residency, and early physician career development. She is especially passionate about helping students with non-traditional paths, lower GPAs/MCAT scores, or other “red flags” build strong, competitive applications and find their own path forward. She attended UC Berkeley on a full-ride (grants and scholarships), earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Biology with a minor in Education. She went on to complete her D.O. degree at Touro University California on a merit- and service-based scholarship, earning a Certificate in Global Health and induction into the Osteopathic Service and Honor Society, Sigma Sigma Phi. She then completed a full-spectrum, UC Davis–affiliated Family Medicine residency in California’s underserved Central Valley, with an area of concentration in Urgent Care Medicine. She currently works as a full-time urgent care physician in Southern California and is happily married to her primary care physician husband, whom she met during her residency years. Outside of medicine, she runs a small cat boarding business and enjoys tending to her urban garden, where she often has 20+ crops growing at any given time.
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
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
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
Vicki was also given offers to work at
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)
13 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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