Medical School Admissions

Hi everyone! My name is Eric, and I'm a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (originally from northern New Jersey though!), where I studied biochemistry and biophysics. I was pre-med in college and applied to MD/PhD programs, but I ultimately matriculated to Harvard Medical School for an MD. Having just been through the medical school admissions process and taking no gap years, I know what it's like to be a student with multiple demands on a high-intensity (but super rewarding!) path. I've loved coaching my friends in building medical school applications and writing essays, and I hope to work with you too!

As a Harvard Law School graduate and experienced attorney, I bring a unique perspective to the medical school admissions process. With a background in advising candidates for undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions, I've successfully guided clients to top institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. My expertise lies in personal statement crafting, supplemental essay advising, and long-term admissions planning. I am committed to helping you present a compelling and authentic application that stands out. Let's work together to achieve your medical school dreams!

I am an MD/MBA student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing my medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine and my MBA at the Wharton School, with an expected graduation in 2028. I have several years of experience mentoring and tutoring students pursuing careers in medicine, and I understand how challenging it can be to turn years of experiences into a clear, compelling medical school application. My coaching focuses on helping applicants tell their story effectively. I work with students on personal statements, secondary essays, activity descriptions, and overall application strategy, with an emphasis on preserving the applicant’s own voice rather than simply rewriting their work. I help identify the experiences and themes that make an application distinctive, strengthen organization and clarity, and ensure that each essay directly answers the question being asked. I also help students prepare for traditional and MMI-style interviews through mock interviews, targeted feedback, and practice articulating their motivations, experiences, strengths, and challenges naturally and confidently. My goal is to help each applicant present the strongest and most authentic version of themselves, from the first draft of a personal statement through interview day.

Hey there! I’m currently a fourth-year medical student at Stanford, where my research focuses on psychiatry and neurology. Unlike many of my peers, my path to medicine was deeply shaped by the humanities. I graduated from Harvard, where I earned a rare joint concentration in neuroscience and philosophy. After college, I earned a master’s degree from Duke in bioethics, technology ethics, and science policy, and I furthered my neurophilosophy studies as a Fulbright scholar in Germany before starting medical school. I believe medical school admissions is about more than just getting accepted — it’s a rare opportunity for deep reflection and growth. When approached with purpose and intention, the process can shape how you move through the rest of your life and career. I bring a unique background to this work, drawing on years of experience supporting students during some of their most vulnerable moments — as a peer mental health counselor, a member of Harvard’s Honor Council, and a student representative on several faculty committees. I’ve developed a keen ability to understand each student’s journey and help them express it clearly, powerfully, and authentically. Choosing to work with me means more than partnering with a Harvard alum, Fulbright scholar, and Stanford medical student who has gone through this process personally — it means working with someone who has helped his own siblings through this exact process, a community member known as the go-to for college and graduate school advice, and a former admissions professional at Ardent Academy. I’d love to get to know you and help you achieve your dreams!

Welcome to my profile! As a current MD-PhD candidate at Harvard Medical School, I have a deep understanding of the medical school admissions process and a passion for mentoring aspiring medical students. My experience includes co-founding the Undergraduate Research Society at Case Western Reserve University, where I developed a successful Mentor-Mentee Program that has facilitated over 100 pairings. My mentees have achieved impressive results, gaining acceptance into top medical schools and securing prestigious fellowships like the Rhodes, Barry Goldwater, and Gates-Cambridge Scholarships. With my background from Harvard, Cambridge, and Case Western, I offer targeted guidance on personal statements and application strategies tailored to the unique aspects of U.S. medical school applications. Let's collaborate to optimize your application and help you achieve your medical school dreams!

With over 20 years in medical education, I am a passionate coach and mentor to those seeking admission to medical school, as well as to medical students applying for residency programs. Having served as an MMI Interviewer I have a strong understanding of the qualities and traits that admissions committees are seeking. Working closely with medical students from first to fourth year, I have coached and mentored dozens of medical students as they navigate the residency application and interview process. I am particularly drawn to learners who are first generation college students and/or come from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. I believe medicine needs learners who reflect the patient populations they will serve and who bring intelligence, compassion, and a strong work ethic. It is my mission to help those learners achieve their goals.