MCAT Office Hours Update

Hi, my name is Chumeng! I am a fourth-year medical student at Dell Medical School and am currently pursuing a Master's in Public Health. Prior to medical school, I attended UT Austin, where I majored in Public Health and minored in business. My interests include Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, public health, and undergraduate medical education. Outside of medicine, I love trying new restaurants (especially sushi restaurants), watching reality TV, and hanging out with friends and family.

Hi! My name is Jackie and I am an MD-PhD student in the Tri-Institutional MD–PhD Program. I was born and raised in New Jersey and I earned my bachelors degree at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, where I graduated as valedictorian. During my first year of undergrad, I began working in a behavioral neuroscience lab and developed my passion for research. Then when COVID-19 hit and my lab closed, I gained an interest in medicine, volunteering as a COVID-19 test kit processor and serving as a counselor on Crisis Text Line. Joining research and medicine through an MD-PhD program seemed like the perfect fit for me, and I completed my MD-PhD application cycle while working as a postbac at the NIH.

I am a current fourth year MD Student at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Charlotte, NC. I love helping students figure out the strategies that work best for them as well as finding their voice within their essays. I can't wait to work with you!

Hi! My name is Rachel and I will be an M1 at Pritzker School of Medicine starting August 2026. I graduated from Cornell University in 2024, where I competed on the gymnastics team. I also tutored students at Cornell in biology, physics, chemistry and neuroscience and worked as a TA for neuroscience and psychology courses. I spent three years as a research assistant in Cornell’s Laboratory for Rational Decision-Making on the Health and Medical Decision-Making team and worked at Chicago Medical School in the Brain Science Institute. After graduation, I took two gap years and spent most of my time working as an EMT. I was fortunate to have a had successful application cycle myself, scoring a 520 on the MCAT, receiving 18 interviews and ultimately being accepted to 11 MD programs, including 4 T20 schools.

I’m excited to meet you and help you navigate your own successful application process. What I value most about Motivate MD is our holistic and comprehensive approach to advising. I feel strongly that every student has a unique story to tell, and look forward to helping you to authentically represent yourself. I am here to support you through every step of the journey, from MCAT preparation to developing a compelling personal narrative and finally presenting your best self during interview day.

Hi! I'm a medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health with academic backgrounds in Biology and Art History. I am deeply passionate about approaching medicine through a humanistic lens, combining science and empathy to better understand and serve patients.

As an undergraduate, I supported fellow students through a Peer Mentoring Program focused on assisting first, second, and transfer-year Biology majors. I also served on the HOSA board, mentoring pre-med students navigating the path to medical school. During my gap year, I worked as a medical assistant in a reproductive endocrinology and infertility clinic, gaining valuable clinical experience and insight into patient care.

As a reapplicant I understand the stress and uncertainty that can come with the medical school admissions process. As a mentor, my goal is to ease that burden by offering support, guidance, and encouragement every step of the way.

Hi! My name is Shreya, and I am a medical student at UC Irvine. I attended WashU, where I studied biology and psychology. During my time there, I was primarily involved in research, community service, and Mock Trial. As a peer mentor for several years, I developed a strong passion for guiding and supporting others in their journey to medicine. I hope to help applicants feel confident and empowered as they navigate the medical school application process.

Hi! I’m Tara, a fourth-year medical student at Johns Hopkins University and incoming interventional radiology resident at Harvard Medical School/Massachussetts General Hospital. I studied neuroscience at Brown University and the University of Cambridge before starting medical school. I’m passionate about mentorship and have worked as a tutor, TA, and mentor for pre-med students at Morgan State University. My goal is to support you and help you put your best foot forward in this process.