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About
In high school, I experienced a traumatic injury that left me in the emergency room, sparking my first interest in healthcare. I had always loved the sciences, but was especially drawn in to the humanity and empathy that characterizes the physician-patient interaction. My interests grew and became even more nuanced during the 2020 pandemic upon witnessing the flaws of the American healthcare systems play out in real time. I was motivated to pursue medicine not only as a way to connect with others, but to advocate for communities that continue to be marginalized in healthcare. I applied for medical school during the 2022-2023 cycle and received acceptances from several of my top choice schools (e.g. Cornell, Hopkins, Penn, Yale). After graduating from the College of William & Mary with a B.S. Social Justice in Medicine, I went straight through to start my M.D. at Harvard Medical School as a REACH Scholarship recipient. The application process feels like yesterday, and I've been helping friends and mentees work on their own applications since being accepted. I am excited to share my knowledge of completing the personal statement, primary/secondary sections, and interviews in order to help pre-meds achieve their goals.
Michael’s Medical School Qualifications
Hello everyone! My name is Carlos and I am a first-year student at Harvard Medical School. I graduated from the College of William & Mary in 2023 with a B.S. Social Justice in Medicine. At William & Mary, I attending on a full-ride through the 1693 Scholarship. I also received a number of academic honors, including the Albert & Phyllis Pre-medical Award, Hulon Willis Memorial Scholarship, and the Lord Botetourt Medal (given to the most distinguished undergraduate in the class). I applied to 20 U.S. medical school and was offered interviews at 16. I ended up attending 12 interviews, and was accepted at 8 of the schools and waitlisted at the other 4. At Harvard, I am a part of the Dean's REACH Scholarship program where I receive almost full finding for my 4 years. I have some interest in pursuing cardiology or dermatology, but am still exploring my options as a first-year. I am happy to help others achieve their medical school goals by reviewing essays, providing application/interview advice, and providing MCAT advice!
Michael can help with:
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Application Strategy
Multiple Mini Interview
Personal Statement
Traditional Interview
Waitlist Strategy
Why do I coach?
I know first-hand how difficult the process of applying to medical school is. I want to help other students achieve their dreams of attending their top-choice medical programs by sharing my own experiences and knowledge. There's so much conflicting information and advice floating around on within pre-med communities. I want to help student recognize that their goals are within reach, and that they don't need to doubt themselves as they approach this difficult yet rewarding process!
Work Experience
Medical Scribe
Pariser Dermatology Specialists
July 2021 - October 2021
Worked with Christopher Roberts, PA-C, to document patient history, vitals, diagnoses, and prescriptions.
Intern
VCU Health
June 2020 - August 2021
A ten-week immersion program that allowed me to learn in-depth about topics related to cardiovascular health. Included a research project with Dr. Vanessa B. Sheppard that looked into hypertension in Black cancer survivors.
Education
Harvard Medical School
M.D., Medicine
2023 - 2027
Third-year M.D. candidate in the HMS Pathways program Activities: BIDMC Derm Access Clinic, Student National Medical Association (Secretary), Crimson Care Collaborative, Harvard Homeless Shelter Volunteer, Derm Scholars, Harvard Non-Resident Tutor, HMS/HSDM Music Video 2024 (Music Director), Nor'easters Acapella
College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Science - BS, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
2019 - 2023
4.0 GPA Activities and societies: MindVersity (Co-Founder), Student Assembly Undersecretary of Health & Wellness in Diverse Communities, Cell Biology Research (Hinton lab), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Merrimac Mentors, Gentlemen of the College (Music Director), Botetourt Chamber Singers, No Ceiling Acapella, Sinfonifest Honors: Barry Goldwater Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa, Albert & Phyllis Cornell Premed Award, Murray 1693 Scholar, Monroe Scholar, William & Mary Scholar, Hulon Willis Memorial Scholar, VSGC STEM Bridge Scholar, Dean’s List (X7)
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