Ram Rao
PhD, medical school and residency admissions consultant and physician
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | M.D., University of Michigan Medical School; Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering; BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis |
Ram Rao is an admissions consultant who helps applicants with PhD programs, medical school, and medical residency and fellowship applications. He is a physician who sits on admissions committees at University of Michigan Medical School and University of Washington. He also holds a PhD in biomedical engineering. He worked as a medical school admissions advisor at MedSchoolCoach for more than seven years, where he ran strategy sessions, edited essays, and ran mock interviews.
What Ram helps with
Ram works with applicants to PhD programs, medical school, and residency and fellowship programs. He helps with application strategy, essays, and interviews.
- Planning an application strategy
- Editing application essays
- Practicing with mock interviews
- Preparing for medical school interview questions
- Applying to PhD programs
- Applying to medical residency and fellowships
- Preparing for Step 1 and Step 2 board exams
Who Ram works with
Ram works with people applying to PhD programs, medical school, and medical residency and fellowships. He has advised pre-medical students applying to medical school. He has also tutored medical students for the Step 1 and Step 2 board exams.
Background and qualifications
Ram earned his M.D. at University of Michigan Medical School, with distinction in research and distinction in service. He also holds a PhD in biomedical engineering and a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from University of California, Davis. He completed a pediatrics residency at UCLA and a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology. He now serves as Acting Assistant Professor at University of Washington. He advised pre-medical students at MedSchoolCoach from 2018 to 2025 and serves on two admissions committees.
Ram Rao pricing
Programs and services
- Medical school application strategy sessions
- Essay editing
- Mock interviews
- Board exam tutoring for Step 1 and Step 2
Ram Rao reviews
Ram Rao has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Ram is a practicing physician who sits on admissions committees at two universities while also holding a PhD.
Best for applicants to PhD programs, medical school, or residency who want advice from a current admissions committee member.
Common questions
How much does Ram Rao charge?
Coaching with Ram runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ram Rao help with?
Ram Rao helps with planning an application strategy, editing application essays, practicing with mock interviews and preparing for medical school interview questions.
Does Ram Rao have reviews?
Ram Rao has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ram Rao certified?
Ram Rao lists: M.D., University of Michigan Medical School; Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering; BS, Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis.
Does Ram Rao help with medical residency and fellowship applications?
Yes. Ram lists medical residency and fellowships as one of his three areas, along with PhD programs and medical school.
Does Ram Rao offer help with board exams?
Yes. He has tutored medical students for the Step 1 and Step 2 board exams.
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