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Trae D.

Trae Dunn

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

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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:

Activities List Edit

AMCAS Application Edit

Application Strategy

General Exploration

Letters of Evaluation

MD PhD Essays

Multiple Mini Interview

Personal Statement

School Selection

Secondary Essays

Traditional Interview

Waitlist Strategy

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

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

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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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Stanford University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine - MD

2022 - 2030