Mustafa dahbur
Founder and Pre-Med Advisor
My name is Mustafa, but many of my friends and family call me Mufasa. I recently graduated with a bachelor's in molecular and cellular neuroscience, and I am an incoming M1 at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. In the past, I've devoted time to tutoring General Chemistry while also guiding a few high school students through the requirements for pursuing a medical education in the U.S. I developed this website because I understand firsthand the challenges and frustrations of fulfilling the requirements for a medical school application, especially when affordable advising services are hard to come by. I am glad you stopped by and excited to get to know you all!
Christine Perez
Pre-PA Advisor
My name is Christine, and I'm originally from Venezuela. I’m 24 years old and currently in my first year of PA school at Albany Medical College. During my senior year at my undergraduate institution, I had the opportunity to serve as a mentor, guiding first-year students through the challenges of adjusting to university life. Now, as I pursue my career in medicine, I’ve joined medwiseadvising to continue my passion for mentoring. I enjoy helping students by offering free advice and resources for applying to PA schools in the U.S., and I’m excited to support others on their journey into healthcare.
Lucas Pelson
Pre-Pharmacy Advisor
My name is Lucas, and I go by Luke. I am 27 years old and currently in my first year of pharmacy school at Northeast Ohio Medical University. During my time as an undergraduate student, I served as a peer mentor, helping freshman college students navigate the challenges of being new to a university setting. I joined medwiseadvising because I want to continue my passion for mentoring while also providing students with free advice and resources for applying to pharmacy school in the U.S.
Joyce kavorski
Nursing School Advisor
My name is Joyce, and I am a third-year BSN student from Gainesville Florida. I am currently working as a CNA at a local nursing home and I love to spend time with my dog Jasper and explore different baking recipes with my boyfriend. I went into nursing because I wanted to follow in my mother's footsteps who has been a nurse for 25 years. I joined medwiseadvising because I want to be able to guide prospective students who are interested in nursing while also providing students with free advice and resources for applying to nursing programs in the U.S.
Elizabeth Hernandez
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advisor
My name is Elizabeth, and I am a first-year DVM candidate at Purdue University. I am a first-generation college graduate and currently working as a veterinary technician at a local animal shelter. I went into veterinary school because I love working with animals and I am forever grateful to the veterinarians who helped my dog Rocco when he was very sick. I joined medwiseadvising because I want to be able to guide prospective students who are interested in veterinary school while also providing students with free advice and resources for applying to veterinary programs in the U.S.
Michael Connell
Pre-Optometry Advisor
My name is Michael, and I am a second-year optometry student at the University of Houston College of Optometry. During my free time, I love spending time with my wife and two cats and I love watching classical movies. I wanted to be an optometrist ever since my childhood when my grandfather went blind. I want to help other people see the best that they can. I joined medwiseadvising because I want to be able to guide students who are interested in optometry school while also providing students with free advice and resources for applying to optometry programs in the U.S. and help with studying for the OAT.
Emily BROWN
Pre-Podiatry Advisor
My name is Emily, and I am a first-year DPM candidate at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. During my free time, I love to hike and play soccer with my friends. I went into podiatry because I want to help people stand, run, and walk while being pain-free. I joined medwiseadvising because I want to be able to guide students who are interested in podiatric medicine while also providing students with free advice and resources for applying to podiatry programs in the U.S.