About Elijah

Hey! I'm Elijah, coming to you from UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA! I understand the long road to medicine and the years of preparation it takes to tackle that first big hurdle of getting into medical school. During my own application and interview process, I had the opportunity to interview at (and be accepted to) a high volume of top medical institutions. During the past 3 years, I've been able to analyze my application experiences and I enjoy sharing my insights on the best ways to become a top medical school applicant. In my time at UCLA Med, I've had the opportunity to work as a student reviewer for the admissions committee and to collaborate closely with top admissions personnel, including interviewing prospective students. This has given me a lot insight into the criteria admissions committees use to assess their most competitive applicants. I'm eager to pass this information along, so I have worked to mentor prospective students, advised on application preparation and essay writing/editing, and reviewed applications. I've even been featured on med school prep podcasts (its always embarrassing to hear yourself on tape!). Prior to starting medical schooI, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University, during which time I also worked for Altius Test Prep as an MCAT tutor and applicant advisor. I took a number of additional years to participate in domestic and international humanitarian service work, and then took additional time to conduct clinical research at the Stanford Stroke Center at Stanford University. Due to the breadth of these experiences, I am well-positioned to help applicants understand the value of their individual strengths, and develop cohesive narratives that incorporate their unique clinical and volunteering efforts. I am currently in the thick of my clinical training and will pursue further specialty training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. I grew up in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and currently live in LA with my wife, who makes sure that we are consistently trying to one-up our previous day's culinary experience; far too many food options here. If you're like me and need an outlet, I also find the time to surf, ski, camp, or talk English Premier League soccer. I look forward to working together!