Cyrus Attia
Medical school admissions consultant and Columbia-trained physician
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $250 an hour |
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| Credentials | MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; BA in Chemistry, Dartmouth College; Certificate in Premedical Sciences |
| Experience | 5 years coaching |
Cyrus Attia is a medical school admissions consultant who helps future doctors build strong applications and prepare for interviews. He is a Columbia physician and surgeon graduate who served as Class President and worked in the school's Admissions Office. He also advises digital health startups as a physician, which shapes how he helps clients present themselves as well-rounded candidates.
What Cyrus helps with
Cyrus helps applicants with the written and interview parts of the medical school process. He also helps with the pieces that come before and after submission.
- Editing the AMCAS activities list
- Editing the AMCAS application
- Letters of evaluation
- Writing secondary applications
- Preparing for multiple mini interviews
- Preparing for traditional interviews
- Building a medical school resume
- Planning a waitlist strategy
Who Cyrus works with
Cyrus works with prospective medical students who are applying to medical school. Some aim for top-tier schools. Others need help making an application stronger. He has worked with over 50 applicants, and one client got into the University of Miami.
Background and qualifications
Cyrus earned his MD at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was Class President there and gained experience in the Admissions Office. Before that, he earned a BA in Chemistry at Dartmouth College and a Certificate in Premedical Sciences. Since 2022, he has also been a physician advisor to digital health startups, where he offers clinical product expertise, operational experience and medical knowledge.
Cyrus Attia pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly coaching
- Secondary application package
- Medical school interview coaching
- Application review package
- Getting started package
- Resume coaching
Cyrus Attia reviews
Cyrus Attia has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He combines Columbia Admissions Office experience with a current role as a physician advisor to digital health startups.
Best for medical school applicants who want help with essays, activities, interviews or waitlists from a Columbia-trained physician.
Common questions
How much does Cyrus Attia charge?
Coaching with Cyrus runs $100 to $250 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cyrus Attia help with?
Cyrus Attia helps with editing the AMCAS activities list, editing the AMCAS application, letters of evaluation and writing secondary applications.
Does Cyrus Attia have reviews?
Cyrus Attia has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Cyrus Attia certified?
Cyrus Attia lists: MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; BA in Chemistry, Dartmouth College; Certificate in Premedical Sciences.
Does Cyrus Attia help with medical school interviews?
Yes. He coaches both multiple mini interviews and traditional interviews.
Has Cyrus Attia worked in admissions himself?
Yes. He gained experience in the Admissions Office at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
How do I contact Cyrus Attia?
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