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5+ years
Megana
I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and I will be attending VCU School of Medicine. I am an aspiring pediatrician because I enjoy both working with children as well as medicine.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
10+ years
John
I'm NC native, transplanted to Richmond, VA for medical school. Currently a fourth year student Ill be starting a residency in Urology this coming fall. With college experience in Biology, Literature, Scientific Publishing Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry with graduate work in Medicine ...
Appalachian State University
Bachelors, Pre-Professional Biology (Cell, Molecular)
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Current Grad Student, Medicine

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sierra
I am able to utilize the knowledge obtained during my undergraduate years. My goal is to help others succeed by providing students with the skills and knowledge that I used to get me where I am today. My tutoring methods have proven to be very successful with my students. I have multiple strategies ...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelors, Biology & Chemistry

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sanam
I am currently a first-year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have a huge passion for science, and would love to help out whoever I can, especially those interested in entering the medical field!
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am currently working on my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I attained my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. VCU is where I have held bioinorganic research positions as well as teaching positions. I acted as a teaching assistant in various chemistry and bio...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University
Current Grad Student, Pharmacy

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Nidhi
I am a graduate of Rutgers University - Honors College with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I am currently finishing up medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including h...
Rutger's University
Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Anurag
I am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Throughout my three years of undergrad, I have been a preceptor for Cell Biology and Genetics. In addition, I was a supplemental instruction leader in CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. I am currently a...
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Braveen
I am fourth-year medical student seeking to use some flexible time before I graduate to work with students interested in learning and growing to new heights.
Johns Hopkins University
Masters, Public Health
Duke University
Bachelors, Public Policy

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Michael
I am currently a medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University. This is my last year and I will be graduating in a couple of months. I have a lot of free time now, so I decided to start tutoring again. I feel comfortable teaching all ages, but I have the most experience with college level cour...
Hofstra University
Bachelors, Biology, General
Virginia Commonwealth University
Current Grad Student, Medicine

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Allison
I am currently applying to medical schools in hopes of attending in the Fall of 2015. Helping my younger brother manage his genetic disorder, in addition to years of teaching special needs students at summer camp, has inspired me to pursue a career as a Pediatrician with a focus in Medical Genetics.
Washington and Lee University
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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