Sahil Mehta MD, Founder | MedSchoolCoach

Sahil Mehta MDFounder

Dr. Mehta is the founder of MedSchoolCoach and has guided thousands of successful medical school applicants. He also works as a practicing physician in Boston, where he specializes in vascular and interventional radiology.

Sahil Mehta MD, MedSchoolCoach

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Dr. Mehta’s impressive credentials are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his vast knowledge and expertise in the field of medicine. As a nationally recognized expert in medical school admissions, he has helped countless students achieve their dreams of attending top medical schools across the country. His passion for medicine was evident from an early age, as he pursued a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Columbia University in New York City with a summa cum laude distinction. Notably, he achieved the highest GPA in the civil engineering major, a testament to his academic prowess.

Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Mehta was accepted to three of the top ten medical schools in the country, a remarkable achievement in and of itself. He ultimately attended the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he graduated with research honors. Dr. Mehta then went on to complete his residency at BIDMC/HMS and his clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School, further honing his skills and expertise in the field of medicine. He also completed a vascular and interventional radiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, showcasing his dedication to mastering his craft.

Dr. Mehta has presented his work at multiple national meetings, including SIR and RSNA, and has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. He is particularly interested in interventional radiology treatments for cancer patients, women, and emergency situations, and has made significant contributions to this field. As a practicing interventional radiologist, he specializes in minimally invasive endovascular and percutaneous procedures to eliminate cancer and pain, stop life-threatening bleeding, and more.

With years of experience in admissions consulting and tutoring, Dr. Mehta is the founder of MedSchoolCoach, a resource that has helped thousands of medical school applicants navigate the often-challenging admissions process. His expertise and guidance are unparalleled, and he is widely recognized as one of the foremost experts in medical school admissions. Dr. Mehta’s achievements and contributions to the field of medicine are nothing short of extraordinary, and he continues to inspire and educate students and professionals alike.

Education

Undergraduate: BS, Columbia University
Medical School: MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Internship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Residency: BIDMC/Harvard University
Fellowship: MGH/Harvard University

Specialty

Interventional Radiology

Fun Fact

Sahil has two small children who love to act out the Lion King. He often plays Scar.

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