From A 2.96 GPA to 19 med school interviews and 10 acceptances
Expert Medical School Admissions Consulting from a Yale School of Medicine Graduate
Personalized guidance from a successful applicant who interviewed at 19 schools — including half of the top 20 — and later served on the Yale School of Medicine admissions committee.
Learn from a Yale trained physician who successfully matched into a Residency in Dermatology
The Ultimate Guide
Primum Non Nocere
A comprehensive, insider guide to medical school admissions — written by a Yale School of Medicine graduate and former admissions committee member.
From securing strong letters of recommendation and preparing for the MCAT, to deciding whether to take a gap year, building a school list, writing a compelling application, and preparing for interviews — Primum Non Nocere offers step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process.
Students mentored by Caroline have earned acceptances to top programs including Yale, Northwestern, WashU, Vanderbilt, Michigan, Mount Sinai, and UT Southwestern.
How PrepMD Advising Helps You Gain Acceptance
Every aspect of your application — from strategy to final submission — guided by someone who has sat on the other side of the table.
Comprehensive Application Strategy
We start with a thorough review of your undergraduate courses, academic record, MCAT score, clinical experience, research, and extracurriculars. Together we build a tailored school list and application timeline that maximizes your chances of acceptance at programs that fit your goals.
Personal Statement & Activities Review
Your personal statement is your most powerful tool. We work together to craft a narrative that is authentic, compelling, and strategically aligned with what admissions committees are looking for — ensuring there is a consistent narrative to your application.
Interview Preparation
Congratulations - receiving an invitation to interview is a real accomplishment. This is where you can differentiate, impress the staff, and earn admissions. Preparing for the specific nuances for the school as well as practicing different interview formats is critically important. We will provide mock interviews, targeted feedback, and coaching on how to present your story with confidence and clarity.
Ongoing Pre-Med Advising
We offer ongoing advising for pre-med students at any stage - beginning in high school and continuing to post-graduate students, those taking gap years, and students ready to reapply. No matter where you are on your journey, we help you build the most competitive application to optimize your likelihood of success.
Your medical school admissions Advisor
Meet Caroline
Founder - PrepMD Advising
Caroline Echeandia-Francis, MD founded PrepMD and wrote the guidebook - Primum Non Nocere - to remove the mystery of medical school admissions for aspiring physicians. Having received some dubious “expert” guidance herself, she was also motivated to ensure that students receive honest, quality, and affordable support at this critical time. Knowing first-hand the competitiveness of the process, she shares direct experiences, lessons, and tips on how to best position yourself to get accepted into med school.. Caroline has guided applicants to acceptances at top programs across the country. She knows what it takes to gain admissions to MD programs because she has lived it as a pre-med student, medical student, advisor, and now as a physician.
- Interviewed at 19 medical schools during her own application cycle
- Accepted into ten US allopathic medical schools (MD degree) including Yale, Northwestern, Washington University - St Louis, Vanderbilt, and University of Michigan.
- Served on the Yale School of Medicine admissions committee
- Published author of Primum Non Nocere: The Ultimate Guide to Medical School Admissions
- Washington University - St Louis honors graduate with undergraduate admissions interviewing experience
- Mentees accepted to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, UT Southwestern, and other top programs
Ready to Optimize Your Chance for Medical School Admissions?
Whether you are just beginning your pre-med journey or preparing to submit this cycle, PrepMD Advising offers the personalized, expert guidance you need to put your best application forward. Reach out today to learn how we can partner for your success.
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