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Carlos Tapia

Former Director of Admissions

Carlos is a dynamic leader with a passion for enhancing the student experience. With a diverse background in medical school admissions, recruitment, advising, and student engagement that spans 12 years, he has demonstrated a commitment to fostering inclusive environments where all students can thrive.

As the former Director of Student Affairs and Engagement at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, he spearheaded initiatives to enhance student well-being, career advising, and the professional development of students. Prior to Icahn Mount Sinai, he was the inaugural Director for Admissions and enrollment services at the Anne Burnett School of Medicine at TCU where he built a robust and innovative admissions program that led to successful recruitment of its inaugural class. His leadership was pivotal in aligning the admissions process to support the school’s culture of inclusivity and its commitment to a comprehensive and holistic admissions approach that went beyond focusing on academic metrics.

With a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University, Carlos brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his work. He is driven by a personal philosophy of creating opportunities for the personal and professional growth of every student.

Education

  • Master's degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University

Positions Held

  • Director, Student Affairs and Engagement, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Director, Admissions and Enrollment Services, Anne Burnett School of Medicine at TCU

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Thank you for the info! Knowing if you have advisor preferences and who they are helps us make sure we have the proper resources to take care of every student who wants to work with us! This is not your official selection. After you sign up, you'll be sent a form to fill out!

Every one of our advisors were hand-picked by Dr. Gray and are all experts dedicated to helping you get into medical school. When you sign up, you'll receive an email to complete your official request about who you prefer and who might be a good fit. After you fill out that form, we'll get you set up!

Right now, Carlos Tapia, former Director of Admissions at TCU and former Director of Student Affairs at Icahn Mount Sinai, and Courtney Lewis, former Director of Admissions at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine are the two advisor who have remaining availability. Both are experts at helping their students get into great medical schools across the country, both MD and DO! Dr. Crispen and Deana Golini are available on a case-by-case basis for 20-hour package students. Remember, we're a small team and everyone on the team has amazing admissions experience and a proven track record of getting students into med schools across the country!