I wouldn’t be where I am today without mentors helping me along the way. Having navigated the complexities of med school, ERAS and the match process, I’m dedicated to providing that same realistic strategy and support to help you make confident career decisions. Happy to help students avoid some of the mistakes that I made in whatever way possible!

I am a medical student in LA planning to apply to neurology, with a background in neuroscience. I enjoy working with students on application strategy, research, and interview preparation, especially for those navigating gap years or exploring specialty choices.

I am a first-gen MS2 interested in surgery and ophthalmology! I interview applicants for my school and work as an essay editor for med school applications. I remember how overwhelming and unfamiliar the process can feel, and I'd love to support other students navigating it for the first time.

Hi! I'm a current first-generation MS2 with a background in Neuroscience and Sociology. I am very passionate about mentoring and am eager to pass along all the knowledge I've gathered thus far because I would not have gotten to where I am today without the guidance of others. I have experience in reviewing medical school applications and conducting interviews as part of my institution's Admissions Committee.

Fresh out of my ERAS cycle and an 'orphan' medical school grad, I know how hard it is to find realistic advice for competitive specialties. I'm passionate about helping you put your best foot forward to achieve your residency and career goals.

I'm a current ENT resident at a major academic center planning to pursue Head and Neck Fellowship after residency. Happy to answer any questions about anything from studying for board exams to applying to ENT residency!

First-generation resident physician dedicated to helping students navigate the path to medicine. I specialize in mentoring through exam strategy prep, personal finance for students/trainees, and work-life balance. I'm here to provide the guidance I wish I had along the way.

Coming from a school without a home urology program, I learned how to build mentorship, strategy, and professional connections from scratch. I now enjoy mentoring students and sharing those lessons to help others plan their path.

Dr. Donohue is currently a fifth-year general surgery resident and administrative chief resident at Los Angeles General Medical Center and the University of Southern California, where he has distinguished himself as both a clinician and educator. He was honored with the USC Resident Teaching Award and the Professionalism Award, recognizing his commitment to mentorship, technical excellence, and compassionate patient care. His research focuses on burn injury outcomes and improving surgical care.

As a first-gen, non-trad applicant and immigrant, I remember how expensive, confusing, and all-consuming the medical school application process can be. I navigated it while working as a medical assistant and relying on mentors who generously guided me along the way. I'm grateful for their support and hope to pay that kindness forward by helping you with essays, interviews, study strategies, or anything else you may need - at no cost!

I'm finishing residency in Los Angeles and will be starting fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. I love my job and am passionate about medical education, clinical experience, and research. I enjoy mentoring trainees on residency applications, gap years, choosing a specialty (especially when you love it all!), navigating clinical experiences, and research.

I am a board-certified pediatrician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and Pediatric Clerkship Director with extensive experience mentoring students at every stage of the medical education journey. My educational background includes a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami, a medical degree from St. George's University, and pediatric residency training at University of Mississippi medical center,

I was a non-traditional applicant that switched careers from teaching high school to practicing medicine. I did basic research prior to admission to medical school then clinical research while a medical student. I chose psychiatry as a specialty after my clerkship rotations. I had my first child as a second year medical student, and my second child as a second year resident. I am interested most in hospital psychiatry and addiction treatment, with interest in veteran and marginalized populations

MD-PhD student (M4) at University of Southern California preparing to apply into Neurosurgery residency, with a research interest in brain cancer.

I'm a resident training at a safety-net hospital in California, caring for a diverse and underserved patient population. I plan to pursue fellowship training in adult reconstruction and total joint arthroplasty, and enjoy mentoring students through applications, interviews, and career decision-making with practical, honest guidance.

3rd year resident at LA General Medical Center

I'm a third-year medical student in Los Angeles and a Brown University public health graduate. As a first-generation future physician, I'm passionate about helping pre-meds and early medical students navigate the path to medicine.

As a first-generation Mexican-American MD/MPH candidate at UC San Diego and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, I am dedicated to bridging the gap between rigorous clinical medicine and community-based health equity. I currently serve as Co-Director for the Program for Underrepresented Medical Applicants (PUMA), a Clinical Venture Fellow at Cleo Capital and founder of the mental health branch of SkinReach, a nonprofit organization. Additionally, I am a dedicated mentor and teacher.

- First generation college graduate - UMD undergrad - Georgetown med school - USC general surgery residency - UVA CT surgery fellowship, thoracic track I’ve been an attending since September 2024 and specialize in robotic surgery to treat benign and malignant pulmonary and foregut pathology.

I’m Kyla Gabriel, a MD/PhD student with degrees from Harvard Medical School and UAB, and I am specializing in neurosurgery and engineering. I encourage you to book with me if you want hands-on, personalized coaching and want to be a competitive candidate for medical school/ residency programs.

I'm a first-generation physician working as a hospitalist at a large academic institution in California. I went through the challenges of residency while sustaining a social life and taking on new hobbies - it's possible! Now that I'm an attending, I look forward to sharing my experiences of internal medicine, navigating the job search, and maintaining a work-life balance.

Graduate of the Alaska WWAMI/University of Washington Medical School and trained at Christ Hospital outside of Chicago. EM attending working half time for a hospital system and half time locums. Married to a surgical fellow and ended up in the same city but not through the couples match. Mother of three and had a baby during each phase of training (MS4, R3, and as a new attending). I have a lot of long drives to my locums sites and love talking about how I’ve found some balance among it all.

UCLA DGSOM. Army Veteran. General Surgery Resident

Nontraditional applicant with a degree in medical anthropology that found my way into general surgery in LA. During my career development, I relied heavily on LGBTQ+ mentorship especially pursuing a field like surgery as a gay medical student.

I'm a first-gen physician with a background in Kinesiology. I decided on medicine as a college sophomore and anesthesia as a 4th year med student. In Anesthesiology, I've found the perfect mix of technical procedures, surgical variety, and work-life balance.

Smart MBA guy

I grew up in Southern California and earned my undergraduate degree from California State University, Long Beach. I then moved to Boston to complete my MD/MBA at Tufts University before returning to Los Angeles for general surgery residency at USC/LA General Medical Center. I am currently an Abdominal Transplant and HPB Surgery Fellow at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Much of my success is attributable to the mentors who guided me, and I am committed to paying that forward.

Hi there! I'm a medical student in LA planning to apply to IM. I did my undergrad in neuroscience and took a gap year to work, do research, and volunteer. I have various past experience mentoring, tutoring, and coaching since high school. I'm comfortable working with pre-med students on navigating requirements/ECs and preparing an application for med school, especially those who are considering gap years, and med students entering their clinical years. Looking forward to meeting you!

Dr. Herbert James is a vascular surgery resident at USC and Aortic Research Fellow completing his training in 2026, when he'll be joining Renown Regional Medical Center. A published researcher and national presenter, he's passionate about mentoring the next generation of surgeons — and equally committed to work-life balance, whether that's hitting the slopes or sailing the open water.