Christopher Rafie

Christopher Rafie is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Associate College Admission Consultant who specializes in advising students pursuing careers in the life sciences, from premedical undergraduate planning through medical school and graduate education. Dr. Rafie earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, a research-based Master of Science in Biology, and his Medical Degree—as a full tuition scholar—all from the University of California, San Diego. He completed his graduate medical education with a residency in Emergency Medicine at Columbia and Cornell Medical Centers in New York City and currently practices clinically while mentoring premedical students, residents, and Advanced Care Providers.

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His approach centers on helping students highlight their strengths while understanding areas for growth, demonstrating aptitude for humility, leadership, forward thinking, and interdisciplinary teamwork. He guides students through character development, the complexities of application processes, crafting compelling personal statements and essays, polishing curricula vitae, and managing deadlines effectively. His consulting practice focuses on personal and professional development, with particular expertise in BS/MD programs, health-related majors, and optimizing student experiences for competitive applications. Dr. Rafie has extensive experience with CSU, University of California, AMCAS (MD and MD/PhD), and ERAS applications.