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Dr. Roberts is passionate about mentoring and helping students achieve their goals. Having trained and served as an admissions committee interviewer at Penn and Stanford, he knows what it takes to make your application stand out at top programs!

Sanford Roberts MD, MedSchoolCoach

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Dr. Roberts is a physician, educator, and researcher dedicated to helping aspiring medical professionals succeed in the admissions process. He trained in general surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and earned a master of science degree in clinical epidemiology. As a former admissions committee interviewer for Stanford and Penn, he understands what top programs seek in applicants.

Dr. Roberts has published 42 peer-reviewed manuscripts and secured two NIH grants for research on surgical outcomes and healthcare disparities. He has mentored numerous pre-medical and medical students, guiding them in crafting compelling applications that showcase their strengths.

As co-founder and former chief medical officer of a venture-backed healthcare startup, Dr. Roberts also brings expertise in leadership, research, and innovation-helping students position themselves as future leaders in medicine.

Education

Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania
Residency: Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

Specialty

General Surgery

Fun Fact

Dr. Roberts rode his bike from San Francisco to Boston during college (4,000+ miles). It took 67 days and was quite an adventure!

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