David Gilbert
Medical school admissions consultant and OB/GYN resident
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; BS in Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University; Alternative Investments Certificate |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
David Gilbert is an admissions consultant who helps students with medical school and college applications. He is an OB/GYN resident at UPMC with an MD from Case Western Reserve University. He also worked in health tech consulting at Deloitte. He has coached students for over 10 years, and some of them raised their MCAT, SAT and ACT scores above the 90th percentile. He works mostly asynchronously around his clinical schedule.
What David helps with
David helps students shape their application story and fix what holds an application back. He also coaches for standardized exams.
- Positioning yourself in a medical school application
- Telling your story clearly in essays
- Applying from a non-traditional background
- Finding the real weak point in an application
- Preparing for the MCAT, SAT and ACT
- College application planning
Who David works with
David works with students who have strong potential but need help with positioning and storytelling. He often helps those from non-traditional backgrounds. His work covers medical school, college and USMLE-related support.
How David works
David uses a direct and structured style. He thinks in frameworks and finds the real problem fast. He gives precise feedback instead of vague encouragement. Most of his work is asynchronous, so scheduling does not slow down most packages. For live sessions, he sets availability on a rolling basis around his clinical schedule.
Background and qualifications
David is a resident physician in OB/GYN at UPMC. He earned his MD at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and holds an Alternative Investments Certificate. He studied mechanical engineering at Northwestern and worked as a mechanical engineering intern at The Intec Group. He also did health tech consulting at Deloitte. He has spent over 10 years coaching and tutoring students on college applications, medical school applications and standardized exams.
David Gilbert pricing
Programs and services
- Asynchronous coaching packages
- Live sessions by arrangement
- Medical school admissions support
- College admissions support
- USMLE support
David Gilbert reviews
David Gilbert has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a practicing OB/GYN resident who also coaches applicants, with a background in engineering and consulting.
Best for applicants with strong potential and non-traditional backgrounds who need a clear, compelling story.
Common questions
How much does David Gilbert charge?
Coaching with David runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Gilbert help with?
David Gilbert helps with positioning yourself in a medical school application, telling your story clearly in essays, applying from a non-traditional background and finding the real weak point in an application.
Does David Gilbert coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does David Gilbert have reviews?
David Gilbert has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David Gilbert certified?
David Gilbert lists: MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; BS in Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University; Alternative Investments Certificate.
Does David Gilbert offer live sessions?
Yes, but most of his work is asynchronous. He sets live session times on a rolling basis around his clinical schedule.
Does David help with non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. He works best with students who have strong potential and need help positioning themselves and telling their story, especially from non-traditional paths.
How do I contact David Gilbert?
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