“It’s such a joy and privilege to now get to choose which program I get to attend.”
– 2024 client, EMily
100+ md, do, AND reSIDENCY Applications reviewed
100% First-Time Acceptance Rate*
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2024 MD Testimonial
2024 Client, Emily
I knew having a standout application was key for getting into medical school. Although I had a good GPA and MCAT score, I found it challenging to convey and condense my life experiences into a single personal statement.
Knowing how important the personal statement was, I sought some guidance and was connected to Asclepius Advising
I received 3 interview invites and 2 MD admissions! It’s such a joy and privilege to now get to choose which program I get to attend. If you’re considering Asclepius Advising, especially their Personal Statement service, don’t hesitate— It’s a great investment in your future!
Admissions Orientation
2024 MD Testimonial
2024 Client, Emma
As someone who worked so hard to get to this point, I knew I had to go big or go home…
I got 8 acceptances from 8 interviews—including UCSF and Vanderbilt—while classmates with higher stats and hours got rejected.
I’m proud to say I was swamped by ‘yes’ letters…
Secondary Support
2023 Residency Testimonial
2023 Client, M.
For anyone applying to competitive MD/DO programs or residencies, I can’t recommend the team at Asclepius Advising enough. Their dedication to helping me succeed in my journey was above and beyond what I expected.
Julien and his team’s guidance made a world of difference. He helped me transform my initial drafts into a narrative that felt meaningful and professional. They saw the big picture of my story while never forgetting the important details. Their eye for imagery and structure was invaluable; they were able to balance editing that dramatically changed the flow of my essay with close collaboration that felt like I was learning and writing my own vision in the process.
On top of their technical skill, the team are engaging and supportive people to work with. I felt comfortable sharing my story with them, and they were respectful yet honest in pushing me to refine certain details to make my statement truly stand out.
The results speak for themselves: I was admitted to my dream residency at Yale, along with a subsequent research fellowship. I know my personal statement played a pivotal role in opening these doors.
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Your Dream, Our Expertise
Hello, we are Michael and Julien!
We were once college boys working at the same county fire department. Between saving lives and editing papers, we became close friends.
Now, we are co-founders and advisors bringing our admissions experiences into a formal advising practice.
We started Asclepius Advising to offer limited-slot (boutique) advising and avoid late-night Reddit/SDN/Google Search freakouts!
We wield personal expertise, data, and evidence-based admissions practices to create only one outcome for our clients:
A 100% first-time med school acceptance rate
We specialize in MD and DO admissions for:
– Reapplicants
– Working adult applicants (career-changers)
– Clients with serious prior academic challenges
– Clients with serious prior MCAT challenges
– Average folks seeking excellence in medicine
We specialize in Residency admissions for:
– Technology-interested applicants
– International Medical Graduates
Our prior clients include:
high-level technology workers, lower-tier medical professionals, reapplicants, international medical graduates, multi-year gap applicants, K-MD applicants, first responders, and more.
Michael Rubsamen (left, MD+MPH student at Tulane)
Julien Comardelle (right, 3+ year pro-bono advisor)
* – 100% OF FORMER APPLICANTS REPORTING