Joseph Distefano Mendoza
Medical school admissions consultant based in Boston
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $250 an hour |
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| Based in | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2022 to 2027; Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology/Biostatistics; Bachelor of Science, Health Science |
Joseph Distefano Mendoza is a medical school admissions consultant who also helps with college applications and USMLE prep. He is a current medical student at UMass Chan Medical School and plans to apply to Family Medicine residency. He works in clinical research at Massachusetts General Hospital and has worked in hospital and allergy practice roles. He also mentors high school students from underserved school districts in Massachusetts.
What Joseph helps with
Joseph helps students through the higher education application process. He focuses on helping clients see their strengths and show them clearly in their applications.
- Applying to medical school
- Applying to college
- Preparing for the USMLE
- Handling imposter syndrome during applications
- Finding and highlighting personal strengths and talents in an application
Background and qualifications
Joseph is a medical student at UMass Chan Medical School. He holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology/Biostatistics and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. He has worked as a Practice Assistant in the Day Surgery and Post-Anesthesia Care Units at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He interned at Boston Food Allergy Center. Since 2020 he has done clinical chart review on the PRISM team at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was also a research assistant in The Pulmonary Center at Boston University School of Medicine.
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Joseph Distefano Mendoza reviews
Joseph Distefano Mendoza has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current medical student who mentors high school students from underserved school districts and does research at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Best for applicants who want a mentor to help them present their strengths in medical school or college applications.
Common questions
How much does Joseph Distefano Mendoza charge?
Coaching with Joseph runs $100 to $250 an hour. Message Joseph from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joseph Distefano Mendoza help with?
Joseph Distefano Mendoza helps with applying to medical school, applying to college, preparing for the USMLE and handling imposter syndrome during applications.
Does Joseph Distefano Mendoza have reviews?
Joseph Distefano Mendoza has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Joseph Distefano Mendoza certified?
Joseph Distefano Mendoza lists: Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2022 to 2027; Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology/Biostatistics; Bachelor of Science, Health Science.
Does Joseph Distefano Mendoza help with more than medical school applications?
Yes. He also works with clients on college applications and the USMLE.
How do I contact Joseph Distefano Mendoza?
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