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Hela S.
5.0
Pre-med coach for non-traditional and disadvantaged applicants
Studied at University of Connecticut School of Medicine
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Works at Virtua Health
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
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Hela’s Medical School Qualifications
Hela has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! As a medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and mentor with Prescribe It Forward, I have firsthand knowledge of the intricacies of the medical school admissions process. With my experience, I can guide you through the changing landscape of medical school admissions and help you tailor your application to give you the highest rate of success. Let's work together to create a well-rounded application that showcases your unique qualities and sets you apart from the competition. Reach out to me today and let's get started on your journey to medical school!
Hela can help with:
Traditional Interview
MD PhD Essays
Personal Statement
Letters of Evaluation
School Selection
AMCAS Application Edit
Application Strategy
Activities List Edit
Secondary Essays
Work Experience
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General Surgery Resident
Virtua Health
July 2024 - Present
Pre-Medical School Student Mentor
Prescribe it Forward
2022 - 2024
Serve as a mentor, role model, and advocate for pre-medical students, providing coaching, academic support, feedback, and guidance during the students’ journey to medical school.
Clinical Research Fellow
Marks Colorectal Surgical
2022 - 2023
Contributed to numerous studies focused on advanced minimally invasive surgical outcomes and surgical quality improvement in a high-volume tertiary rectal cancer referral center. Performed end-to-end program management for two trials with preclinical robotic platforms, investigated long-term outcomes in older adults and early onset colorectal cancer patients, ensured a comprehensive institutional outcomes database was up to date, and led the center’s participation in a national collaborative project for “Watch and Wait” rectal cancer protocols. Scrubbed in the operating room and prepared pathological specimens for quality assessment.
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Psychometrist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2017 - 2019
Administered and scored neuropsychological tests and assessments in the outpatient neurology center as well as inpatient setting on the epilepsy monitoring unit. Assisted clinicians in the assessment of pre- and post-surgical patients as well as various neurological and psychological conditions such as: epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, major depressive disorder, Parkinson’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Research Assistant
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2017 - 2019
Worked alongside research staff and clinicians in the Brain Mapping and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory with the study of verbal memory in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. Functioned as an integral member of the research team consenting patients for the study, administering verbal memory tests to study participants, coding audio recordings of fMRI memory tasks, and entering patient data into the research database.
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Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Interventions, Inc
2015 - 2017
Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 3-16 on the autism spectrum in the home and community setting. Engaged in Intensive Table Teaching (ITT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
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ABA Therapist
Epic Developmental Services
2014 - 2017
Provided ABA therapy to children ages 3-18 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disability, and speech language pathology in the home, school, and community setting administering ITT and NET trials under the supervision of a BCBA.
Education
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
2019 - 2024
Thomas Jefferson University
Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Pre-Medical Studies
2017 - 2019
Drexel University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
2009 - 2013
2 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Hela has helped clients get into these schools: