Welcome!
I’m Dr. Abdalla Zanouny — The Family Friend Professor

🌟 Welcome Future Medical and Pharmacy Professionals!

Over the past 20 years, I have taught and interacted with over 3,000 premed and prehealth students at institutions including the University of Houston and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. I’ve written hundreds of letters of recommendation and reviewed many personal statements, giving me a clear perspective on where applicants often struggle—and how to make your application shine.

We both agree that the application process should be ethical, with no shortcuts, hacks, or tricks. That doesn’t mean you can’t get support. My role is to provide feedback, guidance, and strategies so you can strengthen your application while staying fully authentic and professional.

Whether you need feedback on your personal statement, guidance on letters of recommendation, advice on gaining research experience, or want to practice a mock interview with a professor, I can help you approach these critical steps with confidence.

✏️ Personal Statement Feedback

Your personal statement is your story. I won’t write it for you—and neither would you want me to! What I can do is provide expert feedback on how your statement reads and lands. A fresh pair of experienced eyes can help fine-tune your narrative, highlight your strengths, and avoid common pitfalls.

📝 Letters of Recommendation Guidance

Strong letters of recommendation are a key part of medical and pharmacy school applications. I can help you:

  • Identify which professors or supervisors can best represent you
  • Understand what makes a strong letter
  • Strategize how to approach your recommenders professionally
    This guidance ensures your letters support your application ethically and effectively, without compromising integrity.

🔬 Research Experience Advice

Research experience is increasingly important for competitive applications. I can guide you on:

  • Finding opportunities in labs, clinics, or community projects
  • Approaching mentors and building professional relationships
  • Maximizing your experience to strengthen your application
    All advice is practical, ethical, and tailored to your goals.

🎤 Mock Interviews

Interviews can be stressful—but preparation makes all the difference. I’ll conduct a mock interview tailored to your goals and provide detailed feedback so you can walk into your real interview feeling confident, polished, and ready to impress.

Why Work With Me?

  • Over 20 years of experience in a university setting, teaching a wide range of students, including premed and prehealth students
  • Served at multiple universities, including the University of Houston and University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Hundreds of letters of recommendation written for premed students, and extensive experience reviewing personal statements
  • Honest, constructive, and friendly guidance tailored to your goals
  • Focused on helping you shine without doing the work for you

✅ Free Consultation

If you are able to get help during the free consultation, great! I’ve just assisted another future health professional. We do not hold back answers or require you to book a paid session—this session is meant to provide genuine, honest, and valuable feedback.

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