Casey Vickstrom graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University in 2014 with a B.A. in Biological Sciences with Honors. He is currently enrolled in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he is a third-year medical student after completing his PhD in Neuroscience in 2020. Casey’s doctoral research focused on uncovering the neural circuits influenced by endocannabinoids and how they regulate anxiety and depressive behaviors in mice. His broader scientific interests center on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying neurological diseases, with the long-term goal of identifying new therapeutic targets to prevent or treat these conditions. He also has extensive experience tutoring students preparing for USMLE Step 1, providing guidance grounded in his deep scientific training. Casey plans to pursue neurology or another neuroscience-related clinical specialty. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and soccer, and loves spending time with family, friends, and his dog.

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USMLE Step 1: Pass
USMLE Step 2 CK: 270
USMLE Step 3: 287
ACT: 35 / 36

MCAT: 515 / 528
AP Biology: 5 / 5
Biology / Organic chem: 131 / 136 Physical Sciences: 127 / 136 Reading: 127 / 136

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Education :
Northwestern University B.A.Honors
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD) at present

Scott Yi is a PharmD Program at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Scott is a 5th year pharmacy student who's completed medicinal chemistry, as well as various pharmacotherapy modules, classes that are considered to be the most challenging of the curriculum. Scott am a member of iPHO (Industry Pharmacist Organization) newsletter committee, and was active in the annual VIP (Value Industry Pharmacist) Clinical Case Competition the year prior.

Noni Theocharides is a 4th-year pharmacy student pursuing her PharmD degree at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy (EMSOP) at Rutgers University, New Jersey. She has excelled academically through her studies and research and professionally in her role in clinical pharmacy and as a professional tutor. Alongside her peers, Noni has held leadership positions clubs like the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). She has published articles in the EMSOP Chronicles – an interdisciplinary journal – and in the Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy (JHOP). Noni has earned Dean’s list throughout her academic career and looks forward to furthering her pharmaceutical knowledge.

Noni Theocharides is a 4th-year pharmacy student pursuing her PharmD degree at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy (EMSOP) at Rutgers University, New Jersey. She has excelled academically through her studies and research and professionally in her role in clinical pharmacy and as a professional tutor. Alongside her peers, Noni has held leadership positions clubs like the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). She has published articles in the EMSOP Chronicles – an interdisciplinary journal – and in the Journal of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy (JHOP). Noni has earned Dean’s list throughout her academic career and looks forward to furthering her pharmaceutical knowledge.

Megan graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.S. in public health, and went on to obtain both a B.S. and M.S. in nursing from Regis College. She is currently a pediatric nurse practitioner at a large academic institution with expertise in immunology, rheumatology, and disorders of immune dysregulation. Megan is also a published clinical researcher and graduate of the nursing science fellowship program at her institution, where she was the recipient of the IDEA grant for nursing scientists. In addition to her roles as a clinician and researcher, Megan enjoys mentoring students and junior clinicians and has experience tutoring for NCLEX and PNCB exams. Megan passed the NCLEX with the minimum number of questions (75) and PNCB board certification exam on first attempt.

She graduated magna cum laude from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with certifications in family nursing and interprofessional education. She then worked at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in the pediatric intensive care unit, and then at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit. After a few years, she went back to school and graduated summa cum laude from Emory University with a Master’s of Science in Nursing. She specialized as a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner. She most recently worked as a pediatric neurosurgery nurse practitioner at Children’s’ Healthcare of Atlanta and then relocated back to St. Louis and worked as a pediatric neurosurgery nurse practitioner through Washington University St. Louis at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Anushka Walia graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 2021 with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is currently a fourth-year medical student at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Anushka achieved perfect scores on both the MCAT (528/528) and SAT (2400/2400) and has extensive experience tutoring students for the MCAT, SAT, and AP exams, helping them excel with proven study strategies. Throughout her time at Yale and UCSF, she conducted advanced genetics research and earned multiple prestigious research fellowships. Earlier in her academic journey, Anushka was a two-time finalist (Top 20) in the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad and was selected as one of just 80 students worldwide to attend the renowned Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT. Outside of academics and tutoring, Anushka enjoys cooking, reading fiction, and spending time with her two dogs.

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USMLE Step 1: Pass
USMLE Step 2 CK: 272
MCAT: 528 / 528
AP Chemistry: 5 / 5
AP Biology: 5 / 5
AP Physics: 5 / 5
AP Calculus: 5 / 5

AP English Literature and Composition: 5 / 5
AP English Language and Composition: 5 / 5
SAT: 2400 / 2400

Anjali Walia graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 2021 with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She later joined the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, where she is currently a fourth-year medical student. During both college and medical school, Anjali conducted impactful research in Obstetrics & Gynecology, with her work published in multiple scientific journals. She is deeply passionate about education and mentorship, and has extensive experience tutoring students for college courses, as well as standardized exams such as the SAT and MCAT. In her free time, Anjali enjoys poetry, yoga, cooking, and exploring the city of San Francisco.

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USMLE Step 1: Pass
USMLE Step 2 CK: 266
USMLE Step3: 285
AP Biology : 5/5
AP Chemistry : 5/5
AP English Literature and Composition : 5/5

MCAT : 527 / 528
SAT : 2400 / 2400
AP Physics : 5/5
AP Calculus : 5/5
AP Computer Science : 5/5
AP English Language and Composition : 5/5

USMLE^® Step 1 : Pass
USMLE^® Step 2 CK : 283
USMLE^® Step 3 : 286

USMLE^® Step 1 : Pass
USMLE^® Step 2 CK : 283 / 300
USMLE^® Step 3 : 286 / 300

Payton is a fourth-year medical student at Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. She is an active member of the student community, contributing to Student Admissions, the Medical Spanish program, and several medical interest groups, while also conducting research in orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and medical education. Before medical school, Payton attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she was selected as an Alumni Scholar and graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College with a B.S. in Physiological Science and a minor in Spanish. She also successfully passed USMLE Step 1. Even during her undergraduate years, Payton showed a strong passion for teaching and scientific inquiry, serving as a teaching assistant for introductory physiology courses and publishing multiple scientific research articles.

Scores : USMLE^® Step 1 : Pass
USMLE^® Step 2 CK : 288
USMLE^® Step 3 : 283

Brianna is an incoming PGY-1 Resident at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla New York in Pediatrics. She ultimately hopes to do a subspecialty in Pediatrics, most likely in Neonatal medicine. IShe completed her MD degree at Nova Southeastern University, Florida and a Bachelors in Science with Majors in Biology and Psychology, a Minor in Spanish, and a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience a Fairfield University, Connecticut where she was a member of the honors college.

Steven Simon is a fourth-year medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He has a strong passion for entrepreneurship and education in healthcare and previously served as the Vice President of Finance for the Biomedical Entrepreneurship Network at his medical school. Steven is a published author in Oncogene, a leading journal in cellular and molecular biology cancer research. He has also collaborated with multiple companies focused on developing electrical neurostimulators designed to treat headaches and chronic pain, contributing to innovation at the intersection of medicine and technology.

Scores : USMLE^® Step 1 : Pass
USMLE^® Step 2 CK : 279
USMLE^® Step 3 : 284

Chris is a medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. He graduated as the salutatorian of his high school and scored a 35 on the ACT, which sparked his early passion for tutoring and helping students excel on standardized tests. He later attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management & Policy, specializing in healthcare administration. Chris continues to be committed to academic excellence and mentorship as he advances in his medical training.

Scores : USMLE^® Step 1 : Pass
USMLE^® Step 2 CK : 282
USMLE^® Step 3 : 285

Dallas, TX – Serenna is a fourth-year medical student at the TCU Texas Christian University and UNTHSC – University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Medicine. She is committed to advancing patient care, medical education, and community health through her clinical training and academic involvement.

Julia is a resident in Internal Medicine with a long-standing passion for education and student success. Her interest in tutoring began in high school after she scored a 2310 on the SAT, inspiring her to help other students reach their academic goals. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management and Policy from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where she concentrated in healthcare administration. Julia later achieved a 520 on the MCAT, placing her in the 98th percentile, and continued directly to Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, to pursue her medical degree.

USMLE^® Step 1: Pass
USMLE^® Step 2 CK: 262 / 300
USMLE^® Step 3: 280 / 300

Kushali is a P4 pharmacy student at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. Kushali began the program directly out of high school, where she was in the top 10% of her graduating class. She is on track to receive her PharmD degree. She currently has five years of experience working in the retail pharmacy setting. Kushali has also been involved in a research project led by her preceptor during her introductory pharmacy practice experience. In this endeavor, the PharmD candidate conducted a medication use evaluation by assessing almost 300 patient charts for appropriate antibiotic prescribing practices. At the moment, Kushali has just began her advanced pharmacy practice experience and is working at an ambulatory care clinic. Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in medical writing as a PharmD.

Gwyneth recieved her Bachelors of Arts and Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy, California. She is currently working in an independent pharmacy practice. Her professional interests include digital health, medical communications, and exploring fields in the pharmacuetical industry.

USMLE Step 1 : 254 / 300

USMLE Step 2CK : 260 / 300

USMLE Step 3 : 247 / 300

Education :

SAT Subject Test –
Biology (Molecular): 780 / 800
Mathematics Level 2: 780 / 800
Mathematics Level 1: 750 / 800

SAT with Essay: 2330 / 2400
Reading: 800 / 800
Writing: 770 / 800
Math: 760 / 800

USMLE Step 1: Pass
USMLE Step 2 CK: 271
USMLE Step 3: 289
MCAT: 528 / 528
Chem/Phys: 131 / 136
CARS: 131 / 136
Bio/Biochem: 130 / 136
Psych/Soc: 130 / 136

AP Biology: 5 / 5
AP Statistics: 5 / 5
AP Calculus: 5 / 5

Education :
Georgetown University, B.S.
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, M.D.