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I am a fourth-year medical student at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), passionate about mentoring premed students and guiding them through the medical school application process. I graduated summa cum laude from UNC Chapel Hill and matriculated directly into medical school, giving me firsthand insight into what it takes to craft a competitive application. With an up-to-date perspective on MCAT preparation, personal statement writing, and strategically positioning experiences to highlight key applicant qualities, I help students maximize their strengths and stand out to admissions committees. Additionally, my experience as an admissions interviewer for the UCSF School of Medicine Class of 2028 has provided me with valuable insight into how top medical schools evaluate candidates. My goal is to equip aspiring physicians with the knowledge and confidence to achieve their medical school dreams
Zachary’s Medical School Qualifications
30+ Medical School clients
Zachary has helped clients get into these schools:
I am a qualified medical school coach because I had great success in my medical school application cycle, interviewing with 5 top-30 medical schools and selecting a top-5 medical school to attend. I applied and was accepted to medical school as an undergraduate student and matriculated straight from undergrad to medical school at 21 years old. This feat required me to master the necessary study strategies and time management, networking, standardized test-taking, and writing skills to produce an impressive application. One of my mentees was accepted into a top 5 medical school this cycle, and two others are preparing to apply in the next cycle.
Zachary can help with:
Activities List Edit
AMCAS Application Edit
Application Strategy
Multiple Mini Interview
Personal Statement
School Selection
Secondary Essays
Traditional Interview
Why do I coach?
Mentorship is essential for a successful medical school application cycle. There is a "hidden curriculum" when it comes to presenting yourself as an impressive candidate to medical schools. My mentor was crucial in helping me build and maintain my network of professors, researchers, and physicians, find enriching opportunities to demonstrate my passion for medicine, and prepare for deadlines throughout the application process. I would love to pay it forward and be a resource for other aspiring doctors.
Work Experience
Admitting Interviewer
University of California
August 2023 - Present
- Interviewed UCSF medical school applicants for the class of 2028 - Created my own interview questions to assess the relevant experience, passion for medicine, and personal qualities of UCSF medical school applicants - Completed a post-interview evaluation of each candidate
Mentor
University of California
August 2022 - Present
Through Healthlink at UCSF, I mentor local high schoolers who are interested in careers in medicine by running workshops related to clinical reasoning and basic clinical skills and advising students through the college application process.
Mentor
University of California
August 2022 - Present
As a mock interviewer for medical school applicants via Bridging Admissions at UCSF, I prepared traditional and MMI interview questions for premed students, hosted realistic virtual mock interviews, and provided specific feedback on how to improve interview answers and better prepare for future interviews.
Math and Science Tutor
Paper
March 2022 - June 2022
- Tutored K-12 students virtually in math and science via a whiteboard and chat function - Utilized the socratic method to increase student understanding - Collaborated with other tutors to come to a consensus on difficult questions
Medical Influencer
TikTok
September 2021 - Present
As a medical influencer on TikTok, I provide premed advice in the form of dance videos and provide access to affordable premed resources. I answer questions about the medical school application process and the life of a medical student. Additionally, I self-published a premed advice guide “The PreMed Blueprint” that focuses on study strategies for STEM courses, planning undergraduate courses, and demonstrating the qualities of a strong medical school applicant.
Admitting Interviewer
University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill
September 2021 - December 2021
Interviewed high school students for admission into the Chancellor's Science Scholars Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Research Associate
University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill
January 2020 - May 2022
- Conducted research on the psychological response to medical retirement for collegiate athletes - Transcribed interviews for future data analysis - Created a qualitative codebook and analyzed the transcripts - Submitted research presentation to UNC Undergraduate EXSS virtual symposium and participated in live Q&A
Research Associate
Johns Hopkins University
May 2019 - August 2019
- Interned in Neuroscience Research Lab under Dr. Christopher Fetsch - Trained Rhesus Macaque monkeys to complete perceptual tasks with a post-decision wager for a juice reward - Measured decision-making and confidence in Rhesus Macaque monkeys and humans based on visual and vestibular cues
Hospital Tutor
University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill
January 2019 - April 2022
- Developed engaging approaches to teach lessons on current events, grammar, and algebra - Aided children in completing their homework in all subjects - Stringently followed guidelines for handling students with psychiatric disorders - Motivated students with academic and behavioral challenges
Education
University of California, San Francisco
M.D, Medicine
2022 - 2026
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S Quantitative Biology, Pre-med
2018 - 2022
Zachary was also personally admitted to
University of Southern California
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Zachary has helped clients get into these schools:
Nail Your Medical School Interviews
Starting at
$375
Get Into Your Dream Medical School — Complete Package
Starting at
$2,700
Craft Compelling Secondary Applications
Starting at
$949
Write a Powerful Personal Statement
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$612
Final Medical School Application Review
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$375
Land Your Dream Medical School — Getting Started Package
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$612
Boost Your Medical School Applications
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$252
Craft a Winning Medical School Resume
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$252
Waitlist Strategy Package
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$375
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