MedLink Scholars’ Pre-Med Mentorship Program
Our pre-med mentors are medical students from diverse backgrounds and institutions who are passionate about supporting you on your path to medical school. Whether you need help navigating the application process, choosing extracurriculars, or staying motivated, we’re here to walk alongside you.
Take a moment to explore our mentor roster. Once you find a mentor who aligns with your goals and interests, please complete the application form by clicking the button below.
Pre-Med Mentors
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Brittany Hawkins
Undergrad Institution – University of Georgia
Major – Psychology
Medical School – Mercer University School of Medicine
Special Interests – MD and DO applicants, mock interviews, resume formatting and review, personal statement creativity and advice, study and improvement strategies -
Damilola Oladinni
Undergrad Institution – University of Florida
Major – Economics (Minor in Business Administration)
Advanced Degrees – Arizona State University (Masters of Education)
Medical School – A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona
Special Interests – Mock interviews, non-traditional applications, personal statement review -
David Wei
Undergrad Institution – University of California, Davis
Major – Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
Medical School – Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Special Interests – Study strategies and academic support, gap year planning, application and personal statement review, mock interviews -
Diana Ayala
Undergrad Institution – University of Arizona
Major – Physiology & Medical Sciences; Gender & Women’s Studies
Medical School – St. George’s University School of Medicine
Special Interests – IMG/Caribbean applications, support for first-generation applicants, personal statement review, time management skills, clinical experiences in diverse and underserved communities -
Emily Deehan
Undergrad Institution – University of Michigan
Major – Biopsychology, Cognition & Neuroscience
Medical School – Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Special Interests – Mock interviews, personal statement idea flow, the osteopathic path -
Hannah Reimer
Undergrad Institution – University of Mount Union
Major – Biology
Advanced Degrees – D’Youville University (Master of Science in Anatomy)
Medical School – Ross University School of Medicine
Special Interests – Application to IMG schools, interview prep, study strategies, time management, personal statements, clinical experience -
Lilly Jimoh
Lilly Jimoh
Undergrad Institution – University of California, Riverside
Major – Chemistry and Dance
Medical School – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Special Interests – Non-traditional applicants, personal statement review, secondary application, underserved communities -
Michelle Kaminski
Undergrad Institution – Gettysburg College
Major – Health Sciences
Advanced Degrees – Columbia University (Master of Public Health)
Medical School – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Special Interests – Personal statement/secondary review, MCAT prep, gap year planning -
Nasim Kasiri
Undergrad & Grad Institution – San Diego State University
Major – Biology
Advanced Degrees – Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Medical School – Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Special Interests – Support for non-traditional applicants, MCAT preparation, MD applications (primary & secondary), mock interviews, post-interview letters -
Natalie Asemi
Undergrad Institution – Sonoma State University
Major – Biochemistry (Minor in Sociology)
Advanced Degrees – Boston University School of Medicine (MS in Medical Sciences), Columbia University (MPH)
Medical School – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Special Interests – Non-traditional applications, personal statement review, mock interviews -
Radina Khalid
Undergrad Institution – Rice University
Major – Chemical Engineering
Medical School – University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine
Special Interests – Interview prep, study strategies, gap year, time management, personal statements, clinical experience -
Tala Maya
Undergrad Institution – Ohio State University
Major – Biology (Minors in Developmental Psychology and History)
Medical School – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Special Interests – MCAT study strategies, MD applications, personal statement idea formation and review, mock interviews