When I look back on my medical career, Dr. David Taylor stands out as most instrumental in my journey, my personal growth and career development. My relationship with Dr. Taylor began when I was an aspiring medical student in a post-baccalaureate program. His powerful mentorship continued through medical school, residency, and to this day as a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician.
-Atiba Bell, MD, Practicing Physician (Emergency Medicine)
“I sought the help of AME with Dr. David Taylor as a learning coach, mentor, and advisor. He taught me how to self-evaluate my study methods and how to adapt my learning style to suit the challenge of different and complex science courses. Over time, I was able to get through high volumes of material quickly and efficiently while maintaining high scores across subject areas. Sticking to the AME plan and strategies, I completed my master's program with a 3.76 GPA, and a 12- point increase on my MCAT. I continued to use AME to thrive in medical school and residency training! "
-Patricia Timothee, MD, Practicing Physician (Head & Neck Surgery)
“Preparing for a career in medicine was one of my biggest challenges, especially coming from a disadvantaged background. Stress, fear, and confusion were some of the feelings I faced for a while until I had the blessing of meeting Dr. David Taylor. Since the first day in class, as a post-bac student, I appreciated Dr. Taylor’s excellent teaching skills, and more importantly, his valuable characteristics as an effective academic advisor. He went beyond offering academic advice, but also listened and showed concern about my emotional state while I was dealing with difficult family circumstances. He had a caring attitude toward my problems and provided sensitive and thoughtful support. His words and phrases of encouragement motivated me to continue on my medical journey and to adjust to the rigorous academic life of a medical student.
In the academic setting, Dr. Taylor understood my areas of weakness, took the time to discuss the best ways to improve those and pushed me over what I thought were my limitations. At the same time, he honored my skills and reinforced my abilities, which increased my confidence.
Later on, in preparation for my medical boards, he assisted me in constructing realistic study plans which were compatible with the long hours of clinical training during my 3rd and 4th year of medical school. He monitored my progress and made the necessary adjustments to my study schedules based on my performance.
When the time came to apply for residency, Dr. Taylor shared his expertise and provided me relevant, accurate and appropriate information regarding the application process. He helped me to develop a persuasive personal statement and CV as well as prepared me to impress the interviewing committees.
I can honestly say that Dr. Taylor’s Academic and personal coaching made my medical journey an enjoyable experience. His meaningful guidance and counseling helped me succeed in medical school, grow both personally and professionally, and ultimately accomplish my dream of becoming a physician. "
-Blanca Gomez, MD, Practicing Physician (Family Medicine)