James Weintrub MD, Associate Director of Advising | MedSchoolCoach

James Weintrub MDAssociate Director of Advising

Dr. Weintrub trained in general surgery at Boston University, plastic surgery at McGill University, and microsurgery at the Texas Medical Center. As chief of plastic surgery at the Providence VA Hospital and clinical assistant professor of surgery and family medicine at Brown, Dr. Weintrub has helped dozens of aspiring physicians get accepted into medical school.

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Dr. Weintrub graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He trained in general surgery at Boston University, plastic surgery at McGill University, and completed a fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is also certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. With over 40 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Weintrub has experience as a surgeon, teacher, consultant, applications developer, and futurist. In the past, he had a completely digital medical office and testified before a federal subcommittee on HIPAA privacy. Moreover, he developed desktop, web, and iPhone applications, such as The Cost Conversation.

While working as the clinical assistant professor at Brown University, Dr. Weintrub trained, advised, and mentored students, including family medicine and plastic surgery residents. He also served on the residency selection committee for plastic surgery. Dr. Weintrub currently leverages his experience to provide MedSchoolCoach students with expert guidance during the medical school application process.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of Cincinnati
Residency: Boston University
Fellowship: McGill University

SPECIALTY

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

FUN FACT

An avid home cook, Dr. Weintrub once cooked on television. Using an old family recipe, he made challah French toast.

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