Ty Fraga
Medical school and residency admissions consultant with 25+ years in medical education
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Education and Instructional Design; PhD in Education, specialization in Adult Learning & Development |
Ty Fraga is an admissions consultant who helps people get into medical school and residency programs. Ty spent decades in medical education and worked at two medical schools. Ty has reviewed thousands of applications and personal statements and interviewed many applicants. Ty has worked with more than 80 medical school clients. Ty also coaches medical students in years one to four on residency applications and interviews. Ty recently retired from a full time medical education job.
What Ty helps with
Ty works on medical school and residency applications from start to finish. This covers writing, strategy, and interview prep.
- Choosing an application strategy for medical school
- Writing secondary applications
- Editing the activities list
- Preparing for medical school interviews
- Writing a medical school resume
- Planning what to do while on a waitlist
- Final review of a medical school application
- Applying to residency programs as a medical student
Who Ty works with
Ty works with people applying to medical school and with medical students in years one to four who are applying to residency. Ty is especially drawn to first generation college students and learners from socio-economically challenged backgrounds.
Background and qualifications
Ty has worked in medical education for several decades. Ty learned much of the field on the job, then returned to school for a master's degree in Education and Instructional Design and a PhD in Education with a focus on Adult Learning and Development. Ty has worked with learners at all levels, from applicants to faculty development. Ty served on an admissions committee at UNC School of Medicine, acted as an MMI interviewer, and worked at medical schools in the Northeast and Southeast.
Ty Fraga pricing
Programs and services
- Complete medical school admissions package
- Secondary application coaching
- Medical school interview coaching
- Final application review
- Waitlist strategy package
- Activities list edit and application strategy help
Ty Fraga reviews
Ty Fraga has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Ty is a retired medical education professional who sat on an admissions committee and interviewed applicants for both medical school and residency.
Best for medical school applicants and medical students applying to residency, especially first generation college students.
Common questions
How much does Ty Fraga charge?
Coaching with Ty runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ty Fraga help with?
Ty Fraga helps with choosing an application strategy for medical school, writing secondary applications, editing the activities list and preparing for medical school interviews.
Does Ty Fraga have reviews?
Ty Fraga has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ty Fraga certified?
Ty Fraga lists: Master's degree in Education and Instructional Design; PhD in Education, specialization in Adult Learning & Development.
Has Ty Fraga served on an admissions committee?
Yes. Ty served on the admissions committee at UNC School of Medicine and worked as an MMI interviewer.
How do I contact Ty Fraga?
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