Chinmayi Pamala graduated in Spring 2021 with a degree in Biological Sciences: Neurobiology and Physiology. She is currently in her first year of her MD at Tufts University School of Medicine. She explains her process for drafting her personal statement and other tips for navigating applications.
Justin Tabatabai graduated in May of 2019 as a Biological Sciences: Neurobiology and Physiology major and Global Poverty minor. He is currently in the second year of his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMDSOD). As class president, Justin Tabatai shares valuable insights about what dental school is like and his journey to be accepted into dental school.
Jessica "Jessie" Titherington graduated from UMD in Winter of 2018 with a major in Biological Sciences: Physiology and Neurobiology and a minor in Spanish. She is currently in her second year of her MD at the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM). As a student interviewer at Drexel, Jessie shares valuable tips and insight about the program!
Julia Smolen, a current MS1 at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School graduated in Spring 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Biochemistry. Originally on the biochemical path to research, Julia realized in undergrad that something was missing in her journey: a connection with patients and people. Thus she switched into the pre-med track and entered the realm of pre-med culture. In our discussion, we delve into the topic of what many of us know as “toxic” pre-med culture and its impact on us as students and future health care professionals.
David Rekhtman graduated in Spring of 2021 with a dual degree in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences: Physiology and Neurobiology. He is currently in his first year of his MD at the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. As a student interviewer at his school, David is here to share his insight along with some tips and unique trademarks of the program.
June Solow is currently studying at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM). She majored in Public Health Science at the University of Maryland and felt that there was less guidance for students applying to DO schools exclusively. She offers advice, tips, and insight into her application process to help fellow students who are applying to osteopathic medical schools.
Dr. Sam Spellicy graduated from UMD in 2013 as a Biological Sciences: Physiology and Neurobiology Major and is currently an MD/PhD student at the Medical College of Georgia.
Jeffrey Rappaport majored in Bioengineering. It was during his senior year of undergrad when he discovered his passion for medicine! He just completed his PhD in the Cell Biology and Regenerative medicine program, and transitioned back to med school this spring. Jeffrey enthusiastically shares his journey to medicine and the inside scoop on life at college.
Ashley Zachery-Savella graduated with a dual degree in Biochemistry and Neurobiology. She is currently in the second year of her neuroscience PhD, working in the Karen Wilcox Lab. She attends University of Utah School of Medicine as part of the MD-PhD program with a specific interest in epilepsy research. As a member of her school’s admissions committee, Ashley shares some golden tips on what you should ask schools when considering them! In no particular order: