22 mentors available

Corey Ambrose

Corey Ambrose, MD

PGY-4General Surgery
5.0(13)

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, I’m dedicated to providing that same realistic strategy and support to help you make confident career decisions.

First-generation in medicineLate specialty decisionApplication strategy / school listResearch – general guidanceResearch – clinical / outcomes+7 more
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Brooke Tobias

Brooke Tobias

PGY-1Anesthesiology
5.0(1)

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.

First-generation in medicineMCAT study planningResearch - bench / basic sciencePersonal statement & secondary essays+5 more
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Cameron Ghafil

Cameron Ghafil, MD

AttendingGeneral Surgery
5.0(1)
OtherInterview prep (traditional & MMI)Board / licensing exam study strategyFellowship match strategy+3 more
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Haidee Chen

Haidee Chen

PGY-1Otolaryngology
5.0(1)

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!

Surgical subspecialtyGap year / post-bacc planningResearch - general guidanceResearch - clinical / outcomes+7 more
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James Cox

James Cox

PGY-2Anesthesiology
5.0(1)

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.

First-generation in medicineNon-traditional applicantApplication strategy / school listMCAT study planningGap year / post-bacc planning+9 more
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Miso Ko

Miso Ko

MS2Interested in Ophthalmology, Surgery
5.0(1)

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.

First-generation in medicineApplication strategy / school listPersonal statement & secondary essaysInterview prep (traditional & MMI)
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Nikit Venishetty

Nikit Venishetty

PGY-1Urology
5.0(1)

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.

First-generation in medicineSurgical subspecialtyApplication strategy / school listMCAT study planningGap year / post-bacc planning+8 more
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Sean Donohue

Sean Donohue

PGY-5General Surgery
5.0(1)

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.

First-generation in medicineCareer changerApplication strategy / school listMCAT study planningGap year / post-bacc planning+13 more
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Victoria Donohue

Victoria Donohue

PGY-3Pediatrics
5.0(1)

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.

First-generation in medicineUnderrepresented in Medicine (URiM)Research - general guidanceResearch - bench / basic scienceResearch - clinical / outcomes+5 more
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Brian Chung

Brian Chung

PGY-4Orthopedic Surgery

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.

First-generation in medicineLate specialty decisionResearch - clinical / outcomesApplication strategy / school listMatching into competitive specialties+4 more
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Caroline Chiu

Caroline Chiu

PGY-1Psychiatry
San Francisco, CA

I am the first physician in my family and a current psychiatry resident at UCSF. I started my career in journalism and media before deciding to switch careers and pursue medicine. I chose psychiatry because I treasured the privilege to get to deeply know my patients and harness both psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic strategies to reach their goals.

Non-traditional applicantCareer changerApplication strategy / school listGap year / post-bacc planningPersonal statement & secondary essays+3 more
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Chris Marquez , DO

PGY-3Emergency Medicine

3rd year resident at LA General Medical Center

First-generation in medicineMilitary / veteran pathResidency applications (ERAS)Board / licensing exam study strategy
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Christina Bonaparte

Christina Bonaparte

MS3Interested in Internal Medicine

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.

First-generation in medicineUnderrepresented in Medicine (URiM)Application strategy / school listMCAT study planningGap year / post-bacc planning+6 more
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Emily Rodriguez, MD

PGY-1Cardiothoracic Surgery
First-generation in medicineUnderrepresented in Medicine (URiM)Research – general guidancePersonal statement & secondary essaysMatching into competitive specialties+5 more
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Helena Bugacov

Helena Bugacov

MS3Interested in General Surgery

I'm passionate about translating discoveries from the lab into real-world care. Having navigated the rigorous path of a Ph.D. and the transition into medical school, I'm dedicated to providing the mentorship needed to help you connect science, medicine, and meaningful community impact.

First-generation in medicineNon-traditional applicantApplication strategy / school listResearch - general guidanceResearch - bench / basic science+4 more
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Linda Wu

Linda Wu

MS4Interested in Undecided / exploring

I’m a fourth-year medical student with a background in gender studies and psychology. I conduct interviews with applicants at my medical school and support students with essay editing and interview preparation throughout the college and medical school application process. I wouldn’t be here without the village that supported me unconditionally, and while I’m still navigating my own journey, I’m passionate about sharing the guidance and advice that helped me along the way.

Personal statement & secondary essaysInterview prep (traditional & MMI)Shelf exams+2 more
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Matthew Gallo

Matthew Gallo

PGY-3Orthopedic Surgery

I'm a California-based resident at a major academic center with a non-traditional background in translational research. Having navigated a unique path, I specialize in helping students manage research hurdles, overcome setbacks, and find their footing in surgery with practical, honest guidance.

Re-applicant strategyResearch proResearch - general guidanceResearch - clinical / outcomesResearch - bench / basic science+4 more
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Michelle Lin

Michelle Lin

AttendingInternal Medicine

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.

First-generation in medicineCareer explorationResidency applications (ERAS)Work-life balance+1 more
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Nam Yong Cho, MD

PGY-1General Surgery
Military / veteran pathResearch – clinical / outcomesResearch – general guidanceGap year / post-bacc planning+2 more
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Patrick Bieniek

Patrick Bieniek

AttendingAnesthesiology

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.

First-generation in medicineNon-traditional applicantApplication strategy / school listMCAT study planningGap year / post-bacc planning+5 more
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Phil Wong MBA

Phil Wong MBA, NP

Pre-medInterested in Urology
Seattle, Washington

Smart MBA guy

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Susan Kishi

Susan Kishi

MS3Interested in Neurology

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.

Research proApplication strategy / school listGap year / post-bacc planningResearch - general guidance+3 more
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