Ellen Huhulea
Medical residency and fellowship advisor and USMLE coach
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College; Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience; AOA honor society, top quartile of class |
Ellen Huhulea advises students on medical residency and fellowships, USMLE prep, and school applications. She is a graduating medical student at New York Medical College with AOA honors and a top quartile rank. She scored 272 on Step 2 CK and earned Honors in all clinical clerkships. She has matched into an Internal Medicine residency. She has helped clients with applications, essays, and Step 2 prep, and one client got into Princeton University.
What Ellen helps with
Ellen works with students on applications and exam prep. She helps at different stages, from applying to medical school to taking Step 2.
- Preparing medical school applications
- Refining application essays
- Studying for USMLE Step 2 CK
- Planning for medical residency
- Planning for fellowships
- Building study strategies that work
Who Ellen works with
Ellen has worked with students at different stages of their path. Some were preparing medical school applications or refining essays. Others were tackling Step 2. She also coaches college applicants, and one of her clients got into Princeton University.
Background and qualifications
Ellen is a graduating medical student at New York Medical College. She ranks in the top quartile of her class and has AOA honors. She earned Honors in all clinical clerkships and scored 272 on Step 2 CK. She has matched into an Internal Medicine residency. Before medical school, she studied Behavioral Neuroscience. She worked as a research assistant in neuroscience labs studying ALS and opioid use disorder, and she trained new hires in lab protocols. From 2015 to 2019 she coached tennis to ages 4 to 17 and adults at a golf and country club.
Ellen Huhulea pricing
Ellen Huhulea reviews
Ellen Huhulea has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current top quartile medical student with a 272 on Step 2 CK who has just matched into Internal Medicine residency.
Best for pre-med and medical students who want practical help with applications, essays, or Step 2.
Common questions
How much does Ellen Huhulea charge?
Coaching with Ellen runs $80 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ellen Huhulea help with?
Ellen Huhulea helps with preparing medical school applications, refining application essays, studying for USMLE Step 2 CK and planning for medical residency.
Does Ellen Huhulea have reviews?
Ellen Huhulea has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ellen Huhulea certified?
Ellen Huhulea lists: Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College; Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Neuroscience; AOA honor society, top quartile of class.
Does Ellen help with USMLE prep?
Yes. She coaches students on Step 2 and scored 272 on Step 2 CK herself. Her clients have reached USMLE scores such as 256.
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