Thomas “Gage” Powell DO, Advisor | MedSchoolCoach

Thomas "Gage" Powell DOAdvisor

Dr. Powell has been a dedicated USMLE and COMLEX tutor with MedSchoolCoach since 2021. He also served on the student admissions leadership team at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) for two years, contributing to student success in the admissions process.

Thomas Gage Powell DO, MedSchoolCoach

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Dr. Powell was born and raised in West Virginia, where he completed the majority of his education. He graduated cum laude from West Virginia University and went on to attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) for medical school. During his time there, Dr. Powell was an active member of Sigma Sigma Phi, an honors society focused on promoting fellowship and community service. He currently works as a resident at Carolinas Rehabilitation, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and serves as the residency program representative for the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR).

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: BS, West Virginia University
Medical School: DO, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Carolinas Rehabilitation

SPECIALTY

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

FUN FACT

Dr. Powell is an avid runner, logging two-to-three miles daily for the past two years.

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