Joel Ramirez MDDirector of Medical School Tutoring

Dr. Ramirez graduated with honors from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. At UCI, he participated in peer-tutoring and mentorship programs, and served as a teaching assistant. He also received multiple awards for excellence in tutoring and research. After graduating, he spent a year working as an emergency medical technician prior to matriculating to the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. In medical school, he continued to teach, mentor, and advise undergraduate and medical students. He received a 266 on Step 1, 265 on Step 2 CK, 255 on Step 3, and he scored in the 90th percentiles on all his shelf exams. He also received honors in nearly all his clinical rotations. Dr. Ramirez is interested in academic vascular surgery and is committed to continue being a leader in medical education. Dr. Ramirez also served on the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine admissions committee and has extensive experience reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, and providing recommendations for admission. He is a passionate educator and strongly believes that with hard work, good direction, and resilience, every medical student can succeed and pursue their dreams.