Haitham Shoman
PhD, medical school and master's admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | PhD in Experimental Surgery, McGill University; Master of Science in Health Policy and Management; Master of Public Health, Imperial College London; MBBcH, Ain Shams University; Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Concordia University; Vanier Scholar, CIHR |
| Practice | Qalam Health Solutions |
Haitham Shoman is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into PhD programs, medical school and master's programs. He also offers career and leadership coaching. He holds a PhD in experimental surgery and a medical degree. He worked as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School and as a technical officer at the World Health Organization.
What Haitham helps with
Haitham works on graduate and medical school applications. He also coaches on career and leadership topics.
- Applying to PhD programs
- Preparing medical school applications
- Applying to master's programs
- Finding grad school options outside the US
- Career coaching
- Leadership coaching
Background and qualifications
Haitham trained as a physician with a medical degree from Ain Shams University. He earned a Master of Public Health at Imperial College London and a Master of Science in Health Policy and Management. He completed a PhD in experimental surgery at McGill University as a Vanier Scholar. He was a research fellow at Harvard Medical School from 2018 to 2020. Earlier, he worked at the World Health Organization and the European Commission. He founded Qalam Health Solutions in November 2023.
Haitham Shoman pricing
Programs and services
- PhD program admissions coaching
- Medical school admissions coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
- Career coaching
- Leadership coaching
Haitham Shoman reviews
Haitham Shoman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 62 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has studied at Harvard, McGill and Imperial College London, and holds both a medical degree and a PhD.
Best for applicants aiming at PhD, medical school or master's programs, including those looking beyond the US.
Common questions
How much does Haitham Shoman charge?
Coaching with Haitham runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Haitham Shoman help with?
Haitham Shoman helps with applying to PhD programs, preparing medical school applications, applying to master's programs and finding grad school options outside the US.
Does Haitham Shoman have reviews?
Haitham Shoman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 62 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Haitham Shoman certified?
Haitham Shoman lists: PhD in Experimental Surgery, McGill University; Master of Science in Health Policy and Management; Master of Public Health, Imperial College London; MBBcH, Ain Shams University; Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Concordia University; Vanier Scholar, CIHR.
Does Haitham Shoman help with study options outside the US?
Yes. He has shared a resource on great alternatives to the US for grad school.
How do I contact Haitham Shoman?
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