Aspiring Docs Diaries

Meet the author:

Renee Marinelli

Renee Marinelli, MD, is a primary care physician and serves as the Director of Advising with MedSchoolCoach. She grew up in the small, rural town of Julian in San Diego county. Renee attended a state college where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and then attended UC Irvine, School of Medicine. Renee has extensive experience mentoring pre-medical students and shares her knowledge of the admission process through individual advising, webinars, pre-health conferences, and blogs. She currently lives in Colorado with her husband and son, and enjoys traveling, hiking and running.

Stories by Renee

Jun 25, 2018

The Necessary Qualities of a Future Physician

Renee Marinelli

As I work with pre-medical students, I often think about what makes an applicant successful. Most everyone applying to medical […] Read More

Apr 9, 2018

Transitioning to Medical School

Renee Marinelli

Everyone knows that medical school is hard. It is renowned for requiring endless hours of studying and frequent, challenging exams. […] Read More