Christopher Lopez
Medical school admissions consultant and Stanford MD/PhD student
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UC Davis; MD/PhD student, Stanford Medicine (Medical Scientist Training Program) |
Christopher Lopez is a medical school admissions consultant who helps students apply to medical school and MD/PhD programs. He is an MD/PhD student at Stanford Medicine, working on a PhD in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. He worked as a researcher at the National Institutes of Health before Stanford. He has coached more than 10 medical school clients. He also went through a misdiagnosed learning disability in middle school.
What Christopher helps with
Christopher helps students with the main parts of a medical school application, from written materials to interviews.
- Editing the activities list
- Editing the AMCAS application
- Letters of evaluation
- MD/PhD essays
- Multiple Mini Interview preparation
- Traditional interview preparation
- Developing a personal statement
- MCAT preparation
Background and qualifications
Christopher earned a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UC Davis. He then worked as a research associate at the National Institutes of Health from June 2019 to June 2021. In 2021 he started the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford Medicine, where he is earning an MD/PhD. His PhD work is in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. His clinical interests include dermatology. He has coached more than 10 medical school clients.
Christopher Lopez pricing
Programs and services
- Personal statement coaching
- Medical school interview preparation and feedback
- MCAT coaching
- Hourly custom coaching
- Complete medical school application package
- Secondary application coaching
Christopher Lopez reviews
Christopher Lopez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current Stanford MD/PhD student who overcame a misdiagnosed learning disability on his way into medical school.
Best for pre-med students applying to medical school or MD/PhD programs who want help with essays and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Christopher Lopez charge?
Coaching with Christopher runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Christopher Lopez help with?
Christopher Lopez helps with editing the activities list, editing the AMCAS application, letters of evaluation and mD/PhD essays.
Does Christopher Lopez have reviews?
Christopher Lopez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Christopher Lopez certified?
Christopher Lopez lists: BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UC Davis; MD/PhD student, Stanford Medicine (Medical Scientist Training Program).
Does Christopher help with MD/PhD applications?
Yes. He offers help with MD/PhD essays. He is also an MD/PhD student at Stanford.
Can Christopher help with medical school interviews?
Yes. He coaches both Multiple Mini Interviews and traditional interviews.
How do I contact Christopher Lopez?
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