
Chelsea L.
5.0
(3)
1,470 min coaching
Get Into Med School | Stanford MD/PhD | Admissions Insider
Studied at Stanford University School of Medicine
Admissions Committee
Available tomorrow at 4:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 10 hours
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Chelsea's Coaching Offerings

Nail Your Medical School Interviews
Practice realistic mock medical school interviews with a trained expert.
Starting at $2253h+ of coaching

Get Into Your Dream Medical School — Complete Package
Expert help on your personal statement, activities list, secondaries, etc.
Starting at $1,30020h+ of coaching

Craft Compelling Secondary Applications
Expert help brainstorming, drafting, and editing standout secondary applications.
Starting at $5528h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $69/hr
Get help with AMCAS Application Edit, Multiple Mini Interview, and .
Chelsea’s Medical School Qualifications
10+ people coached for Medical School
As a current MD/PhD student at Stanford University School of Medicine and a two-year member of the MD/PhD admissions committee, I offer firsthand insight into what top medical and MSTP programs are looking for. I’ve spent nearly a decade mentoring premedical students, helping them develop compelling personal statements, refine their research narratives, and prepare for interviews with clarity and confidence. During my own application cycle, I received over 20 interview invites and was accepted to 7+ competitive programs. My path into medicine was shaped by mentorship, and I’ve worked to pay that forward. From leading national DEI initiatives like the MSTP BOOST program to tutoring local immigrants as a certified writing tutor and founding an after-school education program, I’m passionate about supporting students from all backgrounds. I coach not only to help applicants gain admission, but to empower them with the tools, perspective, and support they need to thrive as the next generation of physician-scientists and healthcare leaders.
Chelsea can help with:
AMCAS Application Edit
Multiple Mini Interview
Traditional Interview
MD PhD Essays
Waitlist Strategy
Personal Statement
Letters of Evaluation
School Selection
Application Strategy
Activities List Edit
Secondary Essays
Casper Test
About Chelsea
Growing up, Chelsea was an avid reader and developed a deep interest in both the human mind and the human experience—an interest that has since evolved into a strong commitment to advancing neuroscience through clinical care and research. As an MD/PhD student at Stanford University School of Medicine, Chelsea is pursuing dual training in medicine and neuroscience to become a physician-scientist dedicated to improving brain health and patient outcomes. Chelsea graduated from the University of Virginia in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and minor in English Literature. During her undergraduate years, she engaged in research spanning biomedical engineering, systems neuroscience, and clinical neurosurgery, co-authoring 7 publications. Outside the lab, Chelsea served as a volunteer firefighter-EMT, crisis hotline specialist, and founder of an after-school education program for elementary students—experiences that deepened her understanding of service, resilience, and the critical importance of compassion in healthcare. Her academic and service achievements were recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, as well as multiple institutional scholarships and research grants. In her own application cycle, Chelsea was invited to interview at more than 20 MD and MD/PhD programs and received offers of admission from over seven top-tier institutions. Through this process—and nearly a decade of mentoring experience—she has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to craft a compelling application, prepare for interviews, and succeed in the rigorous world of medical training. Today, Chelsea is passionate about empowering aspiring medical students with the tools, strategies, and mentorship needed to navigate their own journeys into medicine and science.
Why do I coach?
Chelsea’s passion for mentorship is deeply rooted in her own journey. She first learned about the MD/PhD pathway as a junior in college—thanks to a mentor who helped illuminate opportunities she hadn’t previously considered. That formative experience sparked her commitment to making mentorship more accessible, especially for students who may not have early exposure to academic medicine. At the University of Virginia, Chelsea championed education and service in a variety of roles: she founded an after-school program for elementary students, became a certified writing tutor and volunteered tutoring local immigrants, served as Vice Chair of the university’s Diversity Committee and a member of the Diversity Council, and led the AED Premedical Honor Society as its President. At Stanford, Chelsea has continued to build on this commitment. She has served as a co-lead of the MSTP BOOST program for the past three years—an initiative that supports underrepresented students pursuing STEM careers—and has sat on the MSTP admissions committee for the last two cycles, where she evaluates and advocates for talented physician-scientist trainees from all backgrounds. Over the years, Chelsea has mentored dozens of aspiring medical students, providing strategic and personalized guidance on everything from crafting compelling application materials to excelling in interviews. Her approach is grounded in equity, empathy, and a belief in the power of community. Through her mentorship, Chelsea hopes to help shape a future in medicine that is not only excellent, but truly inclusive.
Education
Stanford University School of Medicine
MD/PhD, Neuroscience
2021 - 2030
Admissions Committee Experience
Currently in my G2 year of my MD/PhD program at Stanford. I have served on the MD/PhD admissions committee interviewing and discussing prospective applicants for the last two years.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Bachelor's Degree, Human Biology
2016 - 2020
I was an avid researcher in biomedical engineering and neuroscience. Also volunteered as a firefighter, EMT, crisis hotline operator, soccer coach, and ran several clubs/organizations including an after-school volunteer tutoring program.
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