Hela Saidi
Medical school admissions consultant for non-traditional and disadvantaged applicants
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
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| Credentials | Medical degree student, University of Connecticut School of Medicine |
Hela Saidi is a medical school admissions consultant who coaches pre-med applicants, with a focus on non-traditional and disadvantaged applicants. Hela studied at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and now works as a general surgery resident at Virtua Health. Hela also mentors pre-medical students with Prescribe It Forward. Past work includes clinical research on rectal cancer surgery and neuropsychological testing at a hospital epilepsy unit.
What Hela helps with
Hela helps applicants build and polish each part of a medical school application, from activities lists to interviews.
- Editing the activities list
- Editing the AMCAS application
- Writing secondary applications
- Preparing for traditional medical school interviews
- Writing MD PhD essays
- Getting letters of evaluation
- Building a strategy while on a waitlist
- Final review of a full application
Who Hela works with
Hela focuses on pre-med coaching for non-traditional and disadvantaged applicants. These are people applying to medical school who do not fit the usual path or who face added barriers.
Background and qualifications
Hela studied at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and began work as a general surgery resident at Virtua Health in July 2024. Hela serves as a pre-medical student mentor with Prescribe It Forward, giving coaching, academic support, and feedback. Earlier roles include clinical research fellow at Marks Colorectal Surgical, where Hela managed two trials with preclinical robotic platforms and helped lead a national project on Watch and Wait rectal cancer protocols. Hela also worked as a psychometrist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, giving and scoring neuropsychological tests.
Hela Saidi pricing
Programs and services
- Complete medical school application package
- Secondary application coaching
- Medical school interview coaching
- Final application review
- Getting started package
- Application boost package
Hela Saidi reviews
Hela Saidi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Hela is a working surgery resident who mentors pre-med students and focuses on non-traditional and disadvantaged applicants.
Best for non-traditional or disadvantaged pre-med applicants who want help with every step of the medical school application.
Common questions
How much does Hela Saidi charge?
Coaching with Hela runs $80 to $130 an hour. Message Hela from this page for an exact quote.
What does Hela Saidi help with?
Hela Saidi helps with editing the activities list, editing the AMCAS application, writing secondary applications and preparing for traditional medical school interviews.
Does Hela Saidi have reviews?
Hela Saidi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Hela Saidi certified?
Hela Saidi lists: Medical degree student, University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Does Hela Saidi help with medical school interviews?
Yes. Hela offers interview coaching for traditional medical school interviews.
Can Hela help if I am on a medical school waitlist?
Yes. Hela offers a waitlist strategy package.
How do I contact Hela Saidi?
Send Hela a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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