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Keck School of Medicine of USC
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Yale School of Medicine
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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New York Medical College
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
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The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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University of Pritzker School of Medicine
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
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University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
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University of California San Diego School of Medicine
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Duke University School of Medicine
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Duke University School of Medicine
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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The University of Texas at Austin Dell
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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center
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Rush Medical College
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University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix
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University of TN Health Science Center College of Medicine
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Wright State BSOM
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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Emory University School of Medicine
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Rush Medical College
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University of Rochester School of Medicine
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Miller School of Medicine - University of Miami
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Loyola Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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University of Illinois College of Medicine
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
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The Ohio State University College of Medicine
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Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine
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Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
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University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix
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University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix
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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
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Creighton University School of Medicine
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Medical College of Georgia
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Emory
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The Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University In New York
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University of Minnesota Medical School
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Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Internal Medicine Resident
Former Medical School: Burrell
Anesthesiology Resident
Former Medical School: University of New England
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Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
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Western University of Health Sciences
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Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
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Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM)
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Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine (TOUROCOM)
Hello all! My name is Ehab Abaza. I am an Internal Medicine resident at NYU and formerly attended Georgetown University School of Medicine. As a first generation college graduate and medical student, it was always difficult to find solid career advice, essay help, and interview prep. As a result, I often had to seek out mentors on my own, which can sometimes be overwhelming! Throughout my educational career, I have come to learn the value of great mentorship and hope to share the wisdom I’ve gained with those pursuing the wonderful field of medicine. As a first year medical student, I served as the Academic Director of High School Medical Programs at Georgetown University with the goal of inspiring high school students to enter the field of medicine. Throughout my medical school career, I served as a mentor to underclassman and held workshops in study methods, clinical clerkship skills, essay writing, and interview skills. I am a mentor and advisor to several pre-medical students through programs such as One Step Ahead Mentoring and Prescribe it Forward. I have served as a mock interviewer for Pre-medical students at Georgetown University and Fordham University. Lastly, I served as an interviewer for the Georgetown University School of Medicine Office of Admissions, interviewing applicants for medical school. My goal is to always better understand the applicant so that together, we can create a neatly packaged application that will get you into medical school!
Hey Everyone! My name is Anuj, and I am an Anesthesiology resident at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. I formerly attended the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to beginning medical school, I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut in Physiology and Neurobiology, and followed that with a Master in Physiology at Georgetown University.
Throughout my collegiate education I have followed one rule – pursue your passion and find yourself in every activity; I truly believe these are the activities that hold the most meaning. Growing up right outside of Boston, Massachusetts, arguably the city of champions, I have always gravitated towards sports – I enjoy not only watching, but also playing sports including football and baseball. I devote a lot of my free time biking, hiking, and spending time in the general outdoors. Having this being my hobby, I naturally combined it with my undergraduate and graduate degrees, but also my passion in medicine, and further participating in many extracurricular, research, and leadership activities. I devoted much time into Special Olympics of Connecticut and Maine enjoying spreading the joy of sports, but also working with this unique population advocating for awareness in medical discrepancies through clinical research. As for research, I lived out my dream and participated in several research projects at the National Football League (NFL) – even getting to go the NFL Headquarters in NYC for the Award Gala! Further, I continued to explore my interests and have published several research articles and projects pertaining to medical innovation, public health issues, and recently, the Novel COVID-19 Virus. I have conducted research at Boston Children’s Hospital, but also through recognized fellowships grants as a medical student, and with national, and international research teams.
I found mentoring as a great passion of mine – as a first-generation medical professional, I found early on that mentorship is key. This includes a person to serve as a mentor, but also help with editing and general advice! I have been fortunate to have great mentors, and I look forward to passing that on to the students I have the pleasure working with. I throughout medical school served as a tutor and teaching assistant in several courses. I am thrilled to be part of the amazing team at Motivate MD, and am excited to be a resource for you as we work towards journey and goal.
Hi! My name is Akosua and I am currently a third-year medical student at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in 2016 and graduated summa cum laude. Mentorship has been and continues to be an important part of my life. In college, I was part of an organization called Empowering, Encouraging, Eliminating Barriers in which I was a mentor to high school girls interested in STEM careers. As a first-year medical student, I was paired with a UChicago undergraduate student through the Minority Association of Premedical Students and have been mentoring her since then. The summer after my first year, I was paired with a student who was completing a pipeline program here at Pritzker and I have been mentoring her since then. I have also acted as a mentor informally to several undergraduate students who applied during the 2020-2021 cycle, all of whom have been accepted to various medical schools. I was a non-traditional applicant. I took two years off after undergrad to engage in research at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. My projects focused on exploring the effects of a global, systemic injury in rodent models to mimic premature birth in humans. I was able to publish a few original science and review papers during this time. I am currently taking a year off to complete a Master’s in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. I am incredibly excited to be a part of the Motivate MD team. I know firsthand how important it is to have guidance during this process and look forward to helping you with your pre-med journey!
Hey! My name is Quinn and I am a second year medical student at the NYU Grossmen School of Medicine. I am currently a MiniMentor at NYU where I mentor a group of four first year students! At the University of Florida prior to medical school I was a volunteer director for Alpha Epsilon Delta, a pre-health honor society, and helped lead a group of 15-20 pre-health students in volunteer activities, as well as being available through our website to give advice for premed students in our program. I am currently in-press for a write-up about a new vascular procedure here at NYU, and am published in a paper exploring a potential treatment for myotonic dystrophy! I have also volunteered at UF’s pediatric oncology and hematology unit and currently work as part of the referrals team for the Free Clinic here at NYU.
Hi everyone! My name is Julie, and I’m a second-year medical student at Duke University. I did my undergrad at Rice University where I majored in Cognitive Sciences. In college, I was passionate about volunteering and community engagement and was involved in activities such as Splash, an educational outreach program, Patient Discharge Initiative, where we connected ED patients to social resources, and Alternative Spring Break. In medical school, I am excited to be a part of a group that helps transition individuals facing homeless into stable housing.
I also loved being a part of my college community and was an advisor for new students for three years. I helped welcome and introduce students to Rice by providing academic advice, being a friend and confidant to them, and checking in throughout the rest of their college career. It was incredible seeing each and every student’s growth and I enjoyed playing a supporting role in their journey. I was able to have a similar contribution while mentoring several underclassmen this past year for medical school applications and interviews. I also pursued research, and although I mainly worked in a cancer biology lab, I am published on a paper exploring aggression in healthcare workplaces. Aside from my academic interests, I love dancing and was a part of my school’s Bhangra team and South Indian Classical Dance team! Currently, I’m excited to be choreographing for my medical school’s annual parody musical!
My name is Molly and I am so excited to potentially be part of your med school story. I’m currently a third year medical student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. U of M is unique in that we have a condensed curriculum; this means that I’ve finished my pre-clinical and clinical education and am in the exploratory phase of med school. This year, I’m taking a break from formal education to focus on my research and writing interests in medical sociology. I’m a non-traditional student with a unique background. I studied sociology and peace studies at Bryn Mawr College for undergrad, and med school was not part of the plan! During college I was a mentor and mediator for other students on campus. I also tutored other students and worked part time as a freelance writer and yoga teacher.
After college, I served in the Peace Corps in Belize, living for two years with Q’eqchi Mayan communities. My focus was public and community health, and I spent those years also mentoring and supporting fellow volunteers who were struggling with adjusting to life during service. It was during my Peace Corps service that I realized how powerful and impactful a medical education could be; I decided at that time to go to medical school. (I also met my husband in Belize, but that’s a different story!) Once I returned to the States, I started my post-bacc work, as well as studying for the MCAT. I continued my work in community health in New Hampshire, working at Dartmouth-Hitchcock hospital as a program coordinator for their emerging Community Health Worker program during my pre-application and application years. Now in med school, I’m an active member of our program’s Street Medicine team and was recently humbled to be inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. I’m co-founder of the online journal Auxocardia, a place for health professional
students to share in the joys and challenges of medical education.
As a non-traditional student, I found that one challenge non-traditional students really struggle with is valuing their experiences, and understanding how competitive they can be! I am someone who had to take the MCAT twice; this was discouraging early in my journey, but I ended up being incredibly fortunate during my application cycle. I’d love to share my experience with you, as well discuss non-traditional or non-science backgrounds, non-traditional paths through medical school, working while studying for the MCAT, leveraging merit scholarships, caring for family members during medical school, marriage and parenthood during medical school or anything else that you’re worried is unusual or challenging. In all likelihood, these are traits that are going to make you an incredible asset to the program you choose. Everyone needs a cheerleader and a ‘rock,’ through this process. You can absolutely do this! I’d be honored to be part of your med school story.
Hi! My name is Meredith, and I am a first year medical student at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Prior to medical school, I majored in History at the University of Southern California. Outside of my studies, I was a Division 1 scholarship athlete, participated in women’s health research, worked as an EMT in Los Angeles County, and served as a mentor to local middle-schoolers. As a non-traditional applicant, I begin the process of pursuing a medical career during my senior year. After graduation, I took two gap years to pursue a fellowship in global surgery research with Operation Smile, where my research focuses on female surgeons around the world. My work has been published in Human Resources for Health and World Journal of Surgery. I’ve had a long history of mentoring and tutoring, from being a tennis coach to a math tutor. As the first person in my family to attend medical school or a health-related field, I appreciate the value that admission advice and mentorship can provide to an applicant and I look forward to sharing all I have learned with you! I have experience applying successfully to both AACOMAS and AMCAS.
Hi Everyone! My name is Sheena, and I am a 4th year medical student at the University of Illinois College of Medicine pursuing dermatology. I am a first generation student originally from a rural town in Illinois. I attended Saint Louis University for my undergraduate education, where I majored in Psychology and Biology. In undergrad, I spent 2.5 years performic basic science research where I published a manuscript in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, I served as a biology TA, tutor, and tutor leader for our peer mentoring program where I was able to teach and mentor hundreds of students.
As a medical student, I transitioned from basic science to clinical research, where I published a manuscript in dermatology. Currently, I am taking a year off medical school to pursue a clinical research fellowship in dermatology. When I’m not doing research or studying for exams, I spend time mentoring pre med students underrepresented in medicine, guiding them through everything from personal statements to interview day. Additionally, I am an admissions ambassador for the med school, where my primary role is interviewing incoming medical students.
The journey to medical school is difficult, often uncertain, and one that I remember very clearly. I joined MotivateMD to help ease some of the anxiety that comes along with applying to medical school. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you reach your career goals!
Hey all! My name is Sunny and I’m a fourth-year medical student at the University of Vermont. Throughout my pre-medical years, I did research in neuroscience, physiology, and immunology/vaccinology. After graduating in 2017, I took a gap year to continue research and work as an EMT in Rochester, NY. As a medical student, I have continued pursuing both basic and clinical research, and have been awarded grants to support my projects. I have published papers in public health and medicine, and have pending publications in rheumatology, dermatology, and urology.
As an undergraduate student, I served as co-President of the Neuroscience Undergraduate Council where I organized an annual mentorship program to assist underclassmen in selecting courses that would best fit their schedule. I also served as a mentor for students who were interested in getting involved in undergraduate research on campus. As a medical student, I have continued my mentoring role by tutoring local students in math and science, as well as serving as an advisor for minority undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. I am excited to bring my mentoring and advising experience to the Motivate MD team.
Hi! My name is Chris, and I am a second-year medical student at the Penn State College of Medicine. I went to undergrad at the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied Microbiology and Business. Outside of school, I enjoyed volunteering at a free clinic in Pittsburgh, helping connect underserved patients with housing, food, and educational resources in the community. As a medical student, I am excited to continue working with underserved teens and adults both inside and out of the clinic.
While in undergrad, I was a peer tutor and mentor for three years, mentoring students in their pre-medical studies and how to succeed in their biology and chemistry classes. I also worked as a teaching assistant in both science and business classes, where I mentored students from a variety of unique backgrounds. As a medical student, I continue to mentor local college students through a student group and tutor high school and college students online in biology, chemistry, and genetics. I love mentoring students and helping them navigate the stressful and often uncertain path to medical school. When I was applying, I did not have any mentors to help me, so now I enjoy offering my advice to students, hopeful to offer the knowledge I gained from my own successes and failures. I am excited to be a part of the Motivate MD team and help you all succeed!
Hi, my name is Charmi Rana and I am a second year medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I graduated from Rutgers University – Newark with a bachelor’s in Biology, minor in Psychology and an Honors Distinction. Throughout undergrad, I did research in a biology lab, held multiple leadership positions, shadowed physicians, and volunteered extensively in the community, in both clinical and non-clinical settings. I mentored freshmen and sophomores who were pursuing the pre-med track through Honors College and a pre-health organization. I edited and reviewed their scholarship essays and applications, helped them create class schedules, and assisted in finding volunteering opportunities. I also held an on-campus job where I assisted students in registering for classes and created academic workshops for freshmen on topics such as time management, how to get involved on campus, etc.
I have definitely experienced my fair share of struggles while applying for medical school. Upon failing to receive an admission during the first cycle, I decided to take a gap year where I further improved my MCAT score and clinical experiences by working as a scribe and a medical office assistant and volunteering in hospice care. After evaluating how I can improve my portfolio, I applied as a re-applicant during the next cycle and fortunately, received multiple interviews and acceptances. My experiences have taught me that with determination, perseverance, and continuous self-reflection, one can truly achieve the goals they aspire towards. I received a lot of support from my advisors and mentors who served as an incredible resource throughout my journey in undergrad and beyond. I hope I can utilize my experiences to help you in your journey to medical school as well!
Hi my name is Megan A. and I’m a first year medical student at the Medical College of Georgia! During college I have spent most of my time outside school working as an EMT for the past 3 years. I gained a lot of clinical experience through my time on the ambulance and it really confirmed my desire to pursue a career in the medical field! During undergrad I also led peer groups for freshman chemistry classes during which I provided support and encouragement to students in their first year of chemistry. I also tutored elementary students in a trailer park community and led a service organization for freshman students during college. These opportunities have allowed me to gain confidence and experience in mentoring other students and I hope to use the lessons that I learned in helping premed students achieve their goals! I had many doubts during my journey towards medical school and there were many times I wanted to quit. I am so glad that I didn’t and I hope I can provide the encouragement and support to help premeds believe in themselves and their dreams! I am truly looking forward to working with all of you!
Hi! My name is Ankitha Iyer and I am a third-year medical student at Wake Forest School of Medicine. I received a B.S in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in 2019. Before medical school, I took a gap year where I worked as an Advanced Critical Care Patient Care Technician in the Medical ICU at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In my time at the University of Pittsburgh I was a teaching assistant for four courses, and part of the Delta Epsilon Mu Pre-Health Fraternity, where I served as a mentor for several younger premed students. Additionally, I served with Jumpstart, an early education Americorps program for underserved preschool kids, started a non-profit organization that catered to the emotional health of Senior Citizens, and engaged in Cardiology, Public Health and Cognitive Neuroscience research. In my time in college, I have mentored a variety of students specifically on how to engage in active, entrepreneurial service and leadership while exploring their path towards medicine. Mentorship is a very important method for me to disseminate the knowledge I wish I had received from a mentor myself.
At Wake Forest School of Medicine, I am part of the executive board of the General Surgery Interest group and OASIS Anthology of Medical Humanities. I am mentoring an underserved undergraduate premed student at Wake Forest University through our Mentoring the Pipeline organization. I am also currently involved both Head and Neck Radiation Oncology and Neurosurgery research projects. I owe who I am today to the mentors who have provided me their unwavering support and guided me through times of uncertainty. I hope to provide you the same strategic mentorship to be a driven, proactive, and pioneering future student doctor!
Hi! My name is Sereena J. and I’m currently a second-year medical student at the TCU & UNTHSC* School of Medicine in Fort Worth Texas. I earned my B.S. in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology from Emory University in 2019. To stay motivated on my path to medicine, I TA’d for Biology and Human Physiology and I joined my school’s on-campus Emergency Medical Services program, which allowed me to become certified as an Advanced-EMT and volunteer within the Atlanta area for three years. I studied abroad twice in college (France and Denmark) and took a gap year afterwards to give myself a mental break, build some savings and life experiences, and spend time with my family before I sold myself to medicine for good!
Since high school, I’ve been active as a mentor in multiple settings. Related to medicine, however, I began mentoring pre-meds during my junior year of college and formally took on mentorship roles around the summer of 2020. I’ve provided guidance related to scheduling and balancing different science courses, obtaining research and shadowing opportunities, study strategies for the MCAT, and have even helped students solidify their AMCAS school list and applications. I currently serve as an ambassador for my school’s admissions committee, so I also have a bit of experience calming nerves before a medical school interview. I didn’t have too many mentors I could look to when I went through the process–I know how cold the water is and would love to help students wade their way through.
I spent a year in undergrad researching Huntington’s Disease and a semester researching neurologic disorders and presenting a case on Multiple Sclerosis. In medical school, I’m actively pursuing a project centered around infertility and I maintain a research-advocacy hybrid relationship with a virtual lab in Boston focused on improving maternal and child well-being.
If you take anything away from an interaction with me, I hope it will be that if you’d like to pursue a career in medicine, nothing will stand in your way, no matter any flaws you may be hyperaware of in your application. I look forward to aiding you on your journey through medicine!
*Texas Christian University and University of Texas Health Science Center School of Medicine
My name is Emma and I am currently a fourth year medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in New Mexico. While I was born in AZ, I grew up in Albuquerque, NM and graduated summa cum laude from The University of New Mexico (UNM) with a BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences. After graduating college, I relocated to Baltimore, MD where I worked as Clinical Laboratory Scientist for two years prior to beginning medical school. I enjoy writing and am humbled to have had two articles published in 2020 as well as currently contribute to the Motivate MD blog. At BCOM, I have created the Burrell-Aggie Mentorship Program which is a program created specifically for NMSU Pipeline and pre-medical students. I hold mentorship to the highest regard as none of my own family members were doctors or even in the medical field, so I learned as I advanced along my journey. I had always wished I had a mentor guide me through the pre-med years, medical school application process, and early years in medical school, so my goal is to be that mentor for students. I know what it feels like to be uncertain whether you are making the right moves and decisions in the pre-med realm. If this feels like you right now – I am more than happy to assist in any facet of your medical school journey!
Hey everyone! My name is Erin and I am a current 4th year medical student at the University of Miami. I went to undergraduate at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale where I served on the Premedical Eboard and as a Peer Advisor for the Office of Career Development. It was through these two opportunities that I learned the value of mentorship. I have experience through my job in Career Development Office editing CVs, doing interview prep, and job searching. During medical school, I am a part of an organization through which we mentor undergraduate students applying to medical school. During the time between my 1st and 2nd years of medical school, I took an extended summer to complete research through the NIH at the University of Michigan. Here I was able to study the effects of VO2 on weight loss and continue to stay involved in the project today. I am looking forward to getting to know you all and be a part of your journey.
My name is Jabre Millon, I am currently a third year at the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine. I was a track and field athlete all four years of undergrad before graduating from USC in 2015. I completed a post-bacc at Keck Graduate Institute in 2018. I am a three time re-applicant! Aside from the post-bacc, I worked non-health care jobs and volunteered plenty during my four gap years. I’ve been a part of the Motivate MD team for a little over a year now. I also mentor premed students through programs developed by my school, other on campus organizations and anyone who receives my contact information from a mutual connection. The students I meet come from diverse backgrounds, and I am always happy helping them leverage their strengths in their application and on their path to medical school. I had plenty of struggles in my premed career ranging from my GPA to extracurricular activities to personal conflicts. Im passionate about ensuring future premeds don’t have to endure the same struggles I did! I look forward to meeting and working with you all.
Adriana is a second-year medical student at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. She attended Boston University for her undergraduate education, where she double majored in History of Art & Architecture and Philosophy. She has worked in the museum and media fields before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. After a few years of working in New York City, Adriana returned to Atlanta for her post-baccalaureate pre-medical education at Georgia State University, where she earned two Associate degrees in Biology and Spanish. As a first-generation, non-traditional student, Adriana enjoys helping pay it forward with others in their premedical journeys. With several gap years under her belt, Adriana understands the importance of timing when planning one’s medical education.
Adriana’s medical interests include biomedical ethics (particularly end of life/ palliative care), public health (especially health disparities and societal changes in health), and lifestyle medicine. Two goals of hers that she’d like to accomplish during her time in medical school are becoming functionally fluent in Spanish and doing an away clerkship rotation on an indigenous reservation. Adriana currently serves as the President of her school’s Radiology Interest Group, Vice President of the Urology Interest Group, and actively mentors premedical students. Her research interests include health informatics and improvements in the quality of care in oncology. She spent her M1 summer completing an NIH-funded biostatistics program with Boston University and a biomedical informatics research project with a team at the University of Pittsburgh.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing samba, and trying to change her black thumb into a green one.
My name is Eleni, and I’m a first-year medical student at the CUNY School of Medicine in NYC. My school is a combined 7-year B.S./M.D. program where we complete a bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine before beginning medical school. I mentor an undergraduate student within my program, and I’ve also spent time working with junior and senior girls at a highschool in Harlem, where we focused on college and career prep. I’ve been fortunate to work clinically in academic and community emergency departments for the past 4 years, and currently serve as President of the Emergency Medicine Specialty Interest Group at my school. My first year of college, I started working as an EMT and an ED medical scribe, which I was able to continue when I transferred into my current program. I’ve been published in the American Journal of Infection Control with research regarding iatrogenic spread of infection within the hospital setting, though most of my interests focus on community health and increasing healthcare access for patient populations throughout New York. Currently, I spend time volunteering as a patient advocate in the ED for cases of sexual assault and domestic violence, and I’m working on a research project looking at COVID-19 outcomes in the Bronx. I strongly believe that medical school should be more accessible, and I’m glad that Motivate MD has given me an opportunity to help other students succeed.
Hi there! My name is Shilpa Nath, and I am a first-year medical student at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA! I started tutoring as a child, and since then, I have mentored, advised, and taught all different age groups and demographics in a wide variety of subjects. I am so excited to bring all my skills to Motivate MD to help make your medical school dreams a reality!
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, with a minor in Global Health, from UC San Diego. I was heavily involved as an undergraduate, in which I spent the majority of my time doing service work in my community with people with mental illnesses, the socioeconomically disadvantaged, autistic youth, sexual assault survivors, and the elderly. I also contributed to two gastroenterology research publications, served as a board member for several health-related undergraduate organizations, and worked as a tutor for my university.
My path to medical school is unique in that I am a first-generation college graduate and medical student, completed my undergraduate degree in three years, self-studied for the MCAT, and applied to medical school during a pandemic. I would love to help anyone that has any questions about these topics, or anyone that is looking for a mentor or advisor that can accurately and empathetically guide them through the medical school admission process. I will be your biggest supporter and cheerleader through your pre-medical journey!
Hello there! My name is Raj Patel and I’m a second-year medical student at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). I was born in London, U.K., grew up in South Florida, and completed much of my educational journey at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. Here, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science and later with a Master of Business Administration specializing in Healthcare Management. Throughout my college career and beyond, I’ve enjoyed giving back to my peers through mentorship and advising. Much of this has been influenced by my dynamic interests in leadership, research, and service which gave me a unique position on balancing a challenging pre-med curriculum with substantial extracurricular activities. I’ve mentored several pre-medical students and have helped successfully develop student leaders and strong candidates. I’ve always been a passionate student researcher in the fields of neuroscience, infectious disease, and surgery. To date, I’ve published several peer-reviewed journal articles and a few book chapters. I was also fortunate to be awarded several research accolades for my work and have had the opportunity to present my findings at the local, regional, and national levels. At USF, I served in numerous leadership roles ranging from Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, President of the largest multicultural student organization on campus, President of the university’s alumni honor society, among others. I also gained valuable work experience on campus as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, Resident Assistant, and Campus Ambassador for The Princeton Review. These roles also opened opportunities to interact with younger students starting freshly on their college journey and offer them advice as they navigated their early days. As a first-generation college student, I know some of the common challenges faced especially with limited access to mentors for guidance along this arduous journey. I’d love for the chance to help you navigate your pre-med journey and simplify your track by offering some of my advice through the unique path that I took when I was once in your shoes!
My name is Olivia and I am a third year MD student at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. As the first in my family to enter the field of healthcare, I understand just how overwhelming it can be to navigate the journey to becoming a physician. My background in advising includes serving as a mentor for Medicus, an organization that helps build bridges and increase transparency between our medical school and premedical students. We aspire to provide opportunities for application building, networking, experiences in clinical or research settings, and encouragement to help students navigate the long (and often intimidating) path to becoming a doctor. My academic interests include surgery, pediatrics, and oncology/immunology, which I fell in love with while doing cancer immunotherapy research. My path to medicine has also been shaped by my Catholic faith identity. I strive to show others that you can balance religion and spirituality with science. In addition to starting school, I was married during my M1 year and enjoy spending free time with my husband and family. I believe that if you want it badly enough and for the right reasons, you WILL become a doctor, and I would love to help you get there!
Hi guys! My name is Dr. Ravin Patel, I am a Family Medicine Resident based out of NJ! I am a recent graduate of a 7-year accelerated B.S./D.O. program at Nova Southeastern University. Outside of medicine, I also work as a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I’ve participated in mentorship since high school both as a mentee and a mentor as I progressed from undergrad, medical school to residency. I was involved in my college’s mentorship program which gave me an early insight into medical school applications and how to succeed as a medical student. As I transitioned to medical school, I continued to mentor undergraduate students on how to have a successful transition to the professional school setting. I am so excited to get to know you all and help motivate and work with you guys to help you reach and exceed your goals!
My name is Jamie, and I am a third year medical student at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine (CCOM). I completed my undergraduate education at Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Exercise Science. I took 1 gap year before starting medical school. During my gap year, I continued working at a hospital in Northern Chicago as an Emergency Room technician, while completing research in T-cell mediated cancer therapy. Currently, I am working on my manuscript for publication of a systematic literature review on various prediction models for severe illnesses caused by COVID-19. I have always valued the impact that my mentors have had on my own journey to medical school, so I want to help other students in the same way. During my undergraduate years, I worked with the writing center on our campus to help students brainstorm ideas, cohesively write a paper, and edit grammar and punctuation to polish off their papers. I also helped out in the pre-med office where I gained extensive insight into the application process and what goes into making a competitive applicant for medical school. Since starting medical school, I have become a pre-med mentor for undergraduate students at the University of Iowa who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, and I help direct them in their path and the application process. I am also a CCOM peer mentor, where I am paired with a first year medical student to assist them with their transition to medical school through building connections and fostering a sense of community. Finally, I currently do one-on-one tutoring for first year medical students at CCOM to help aid their success in their classes as they transition to life in medical school!
Hi! My name is Nada and I am a third year medical student at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM). I also attended NSU for undergrad, as part of their 7-year BS/DO program. Following medical school, I hope to match into general surgery and ultimately specialize in transplant, an interest that stems from two summer internship experiences at the Medical University of Graz, Austria Transplantation Department. I currently serve as a mentor to two second-year medical students at NSU-KPCOM, and have been simultaneously working with Motivate MD to help pre-med students achieve their goals. As the first individual in my family to get into medical school, I know exactly how it feels to try and navigate the system alone, and I want to do my part in ensuring that others don’t have to endure the same. I look forward to meeting you and helping your dream become a reality!
Hi all! My name is Haley and I’m a 2nd year medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. My path to medical school has been challenging to say the least and I feel incredibly honored to be able to use my experience to advise others on their own journey to medicine. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin with my bachelor’s in Sociology and certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and Global Health. In college, I most enjoyed being involved in my community which led me to experiences such as working with students at an adult English Second Language school, volunteering as a medical assistant in a free clinic and serving as a support advocate on a crisis helpline. After graduating, my passions for service and mentorship led me to dedicate a year of service with AmeriCorps in Louisiana where I was a 3rd grade math instructor and near-peer mentor. I know from my own experience just how crucial it is to have reliable mentorship and advising while navigating the complex process of medical school applications, and I look forward to having that opportunity to support you on your journey to medicine!
MS3 at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. My love for mentoring students arose during undergrad where I mentored students from the underserved communities that surrounded my school. I found that this experience equally benefitted both my mentee and I—while she learned about time management, study habits, and life skills, I was able to learn how to creatively tailor my assistance to her specific needs. As I moved through college on my journey to medical school, I realized it was hard to find a mentor to answer my questions about the application process and medical school in general. Without guidance to broaden my application, I sought out the few opportunities that my small college had to offer by completing the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience, partaking in class research, becoming President of the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society, and shadowing the very few physicians that my school had a connection with. This experience drove me to continue mentoring during my Master’s program and in medical school. As a first year, I worked closely with the admissions department to share the knowledge I had learned from my journey with the prospective students. I found great pleasure in knowing I could help these students effectively navigate the application process and understand how to find research, volunteer, clinical, and leadership experiences that would bolster their knowledge and application. As a current second year medical student, I am still using these strategies to better myself throughout medical school. This year I’ve had the opportunity to work with a renowned biochemical researcher to investigate the effects of Cannabidiols on mitochondria, become Secretary of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, and partake in plenty of volunteer experiences to assist a regional hospital during the COVID pandemic. I am very eager to assist the new generation of incoming medical students!
Emergency Medicine Resident
Former Medical School: UVA
Internal Medicine Resident
Former Medical School: Johns Hopkins
Admissions Committee Experience
Emergency Medicine Resident
Former Medical School: Cooper Medical School
MS4
Duke University School of Medicine
Admissions Committee Experience
MS4
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Admissions Committee Experience
MS2
Tulane University School of Medicine
Admissions Committee Experience
MS2
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
MS2
Loyola Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Admissions Committee Experience
MS2
Creighton University School of Medicine
Admissions Committee Experience
MS2
University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville
Admissions Committee Experience
MS4
Keck School of Medicine of USC
MD-PhD Student
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
MS1
Yale School of Medicine
MS3
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
MS3
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
MS1
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
MS2
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
MS1
Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center
MS2
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
MD/MPH Student
The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York
MS2
Rush Medical College
MS2
Medical College of Wisconsin
MS2
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
MS4
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MS2
University of Rochester School of Medicine
MS3
Wright State BSOM
MS3
University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix
MS2
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
MS3
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
MS3
Penn State College of Medicine
MS2
Rush Medical College
MS3
University of Minnesota Medical School
MS2
University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix
MS4
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
MS3
Rush Medical College
MS1 | MD/PhD
Emory University School of Medicine
MS1
Boston University School of Medicine
MS1
Emory
MS1
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
MS2
Penn State College of Medicine
MS1
Eastern Virginia Medical School
MS1
University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
MS2
Medical College of Georgia
Internal Medicine Resident
Former Medical School: Burrell
MS4
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
MS2
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
MS2
Western University of Health Sciences
MS4
Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
MS2 at Harvard Medical School
MS2 at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS3 at SUNY Downstate Medical Center
MS3 at Quillen College of Medicine
MS3 at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS2 at Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS2 at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
MS2 at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
MS1 at Wake Forest School of Medicine
