Paul Medina
Medical school admissions consultant and current medical student
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Doctor of Medicine (in progress), California University of Science and Medicine; B.Sc. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology, UCLA; Masters of Biomedical Science, California University of Science and Medicine |
Paul Medina is a medical school admissions consultant who coaches premed students. He is a fourth-year medical student at California University of Science and Medicine. He started at UC Riverside, transferred to UCLA, and worked as a medical scribe in an emergency department before a Masters of Biomedical Science led to his MD acceptance. He knows what low grades and retaken exams feel like. He now applies for emergency medicine residency.
What Paul helps with
Paul works with students who face academic setbacks or self doubt on the road to medical school. He helps them plan their applications with a clear strategy.
- Applying to medical school after low grades
- Recovering from academic setbacks
- Building a clear, honest application story
- Approaching admissions with strategy instead of emotion
- Building confidence during the premed process
- Deciding on next steps after retaking exams
Who Paul works with
Paul works with premed students who are hardworking and capable but unsure how to move forward. Many have faced academic challenges or self doubt. He also lists college among the levels he supports.
Background and qualifications
Paul began college at the University of California, Riverside, where he studied Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. After two years he transferred to UCLA and graduated with a B.Sc. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology. He then worked in research, COVID testing, and as a medical scribe in an emergency department. Next he enrolled in the Masters of Biomedical Science program at California University of Science and Medicine. He was accepted to its MD program and is now in his fourth year.
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The CoachVouch take
Best for premed students who want to apply to medical school after grade setbacks or self doubt.
Common questions
How much does Paul Medina charge?
Coaching with Paul runs $80 to $130 an hour. Message Paul from this page for an exact quote.
What does Paul Medina help with?
Paul Medina helps with applying to medical school after low grades, recovering from academic setbacks, building a clear, honest application story and approaching admissions with strategy instead of emotion.
Is Paul Medina certified?
Paul Medina lists: Doctor of Medicine (in progress), California University of Science and Medicine; B.Sc. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology, UCLA; Masters of Biomedical Science, California University of Science and Medicine.
Has Paul coached through academic setbacks himself?
Yes. Paul dealt with low grades and retaking exams before he was accepted to medical school. He coaches students who are in a similar spot.
How do I contact Paul Medina?
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