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

  • 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