UniMelb Health Tutor Dan

I’m a first time med applicant with a combo on the lower side, so I knew I needed a strong interview to get a place. I started looking for MMI tutors a bit too late - the day before interview offers came out. I went with Dan because they were recommended to me by a friend. After seven sessions in the two week lead up to my interview, I had improved leaps and bounds from someone who barely knew how to formulate an MMI response to getting an offer from the university I interviewed at. Dan is a very thorough tutor: transcribing your responses and dissecting them sentence by sentence, and not sugarcoating when you’ve done something wrong or could do better. This is a tutoring style I appreciated because I could not waste the two weeks I had with wishy washy feedback. Dan offered exemplar responses and strategies for when I got stuck during a response. Their massive breadth of knowledge meant that I was comfortable in my MMI, having seen different flavours of the questions before with Dan. They still made sessions really fun and was so easy to talk to! You can tell how passionate they are about tutoring. Highly recommend Dan if you’re looking for a tutor who gets right to the point!!

Wei Li, StudentVIP member
since February, 2022

Dan was really helpful for my pre-med prep. He helped me improve from a Q1 to Q4 in a few weeks of Casper prep, and score a CSP offer in my top preference. I also felt more confident and prepared thanks to our sessions as he provided heaps of tailored feedback and advice. Highly recommend!

Zen, StudentVIP member
since March, 2014

I reached out to Dan when I first started preparing for Casper and had sessions with him right up until my interview. At our first session I explained some of the ways I was approaching prep and he listened…..then he thankfully kindly and patiently guided me in a completely different direction haha (the right one). There is so much information online, which is great, but it is also challenging to know which advice to follow and what is actually the best approach. Daniel helps you navigate all of this by guiding you to focus on what is important and drawing on his own experiences and other MD students he has tutored. He helps you develop a general approach to questions, understand where your areas of improvement lie and provides constantly practical and tangible feedback on how to keep developing. I learnt so much in each session with him and they were often full of some good laughs too. He is a genuinely kind and caring person (who will no doubt make an excellent doctor) and its awesome to spend sessions learning from him on the topics you are studying but also his approach to medicine generally. I am still in total shock and cannot believe it but I was lucky to gain a place offer this year. Daniel played an instrumental role in making this happen and I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Mez, StudentVIP member
since July, 2024

Even though I worked with Dan only for a short period of time towards the end of my MMI preparation, I found him to be an incredibly valuable resource. His insights and advice significantly improved my approach to the interview process and helped shape my perspectives on key topics. This helped me to get an offer this year for 2025 entry.

ARUN, StudentVIP member
since July, 2023

After successfully tackling CASPER with Dan’s help, I didn’t hesitate to go back to him for my MMI interview prep for UoW, my top-choice medical school. Dan’s approach was incredibly thorough; he provided detailed feedback with notes after every session and gave me specific homework to keep me moving forward in the right areas. He was quick to point out my strengths and areas needing improvement, set focus points for each session, and made sure I fully understood new material by practicing applications with me during our sessions. Beyond all the structure and techniques, he genuinely cared about how I was feeling throughout the prep process. He helped me manage my mindset and create a good balance between my uni studies and MMI prep, so I could stay efficient without burning out. I’m honestly still in shock and can hardly believe it, but I got an offer to my top-choice medical school! I never expected to make it all the way through on my first attempt, and I owe so much of that to Dan’s support and belief in me. I’d recommend him to anyone gearing up for CASPER, MMI, or any part of the med school admissions process — he really is the best!

Rihan, StudentVIP member
since July, 2024

I have sat through 2 interview cycles in 2022 and 2023, and failed both, despite being a bit more mature in age, I figured I would be quite strong in the interviews. I've always felt I'm a pretty well rounded and social guy so I went into the first interview confident to show my personality and skills, but was devastated with an EONY. So in 2023 I got serious, practised a bunch in the gamsat servers, had two different tutors guide me through the process, one from a company and one a current medical student, and somehow got knocked back again in 2023... a lot poorer to show for it. So in 2024 I hunted around, talked to a bunch of people, did 1-hour sessions with like 9 tutors, and landed on Daniel in the end. Despite being pricey, he gave me notes to reflect on after every session, highlighted things I said well, things to improve on, and what was just wasting time. He picked apart every answer and gave me pretty lengthy dissected transcripts of my answers, no idea how he types so fast. He was critical to my improvement in my MMIs and I cannot say enough positive things. Dan held my hand through the year, guiding me through the process, and helped me secure my dream uni, UoM, for 2025. Choose Dan and you won't regret it.

Ayden, StudentVIP member
since October, 2024

I contacted Daniel a few weeks before UoW offers came out because I had a felt I had a good shot at an interview. Knowing UoW is a 2 hour open form MMI, I knew I'd need to know MMI inside and out to survive the interrogation. Daniel ran me through a bunch of basic questions, explained where I was lacking, helped me improve my understanding of the MMI, and had me ready for all sorts of questions. He then me through multiple full-length mock interviews, and provided very comprehensive feedback. He was also there to answer my questions between sessions when I had any, I really feel so blessed to have met him. I went into the UoW interview very prepared but still quite nervous obviously, and ultimately, felt I performed very well as we had tackled most questions prior. I'm literally shaking typing this, and I've had to read the email like 30 times to confirm its real, but I am sooo proud and excited to say, I have been offered a CSP spot at UoW in 2025. Given my combo.. I genuinely thought I'd never have a shot because of GAMSAT getting in the way. I cannot recommend him enough and I'll be sending anyone who asks me, ever, to Daniel.

Joshua, StudentVIP member
since October, 2024

I did 7 sessions with Dan in the two-weeks leading up to my med MMI. His guidance was invaluable - direct and well aligned with the MMI assessment criteria. Dan helped me get used to being uncomfortable and I highly recommend him for MMI preparation!

Lachie, StudentVIP member
since February, 2022

If you're after top quality MMI prep, then Dan is the tutor you need to be working with. I couldn't recommend Dan more highly. His understanding of what the markers are looking for in the MMI and how he can help people get the best out of themselves come the actual interview was essential to helping me secure my place in a medicine degree on my first go applying.

Jack, StudentVIP member
since February, 2022

I reached out to Dan as soon as I got my MMI offer, so about 2.5 weeks before my actual interview date. As someone whose combo score barely scraped an interview, I knew my chances were incredibly slim. Thanks to Dan, I was in absolute disbelief when I got a CSP for my 1st preference uni for my first application. Every lesson was clear, directed, with a focus or theme of our choosing. His questions are thoughtful, and his reflections on your responses are even more nuanced. There are so many details and ideas I simply wouldn't have been able to grasp without his feedback. He also has a well-rounded understanding of the med school application system, and tailors his tutoring towards the university you're applying for. It is so clear that Dan has a natural affinity for teaching - every lesson was incredibly fun and informative, and I genuinely felt like I got my money's worth out of every session. He won't sugarcoat anything for you - he'll tell you exactly where you did well and what needs work. I was honestly sad when tutoring was over. Dan is an exceptional tutor, a lovely individual, and cares so deeply for his students. He will see you through from the beginning of your preparation all the way to anxiously awaiting offers. Couldn't recommend him enough - you won't regret choosing him for your MMI preparation.

Celine, StudentVIP member
since February, 2021

Thanks to Dan, I feel that I smashed my CASPR and my medical school interview, copping a CSP offer in the process. Dan is the most comprehensive tutor you'll find for medical interviews and CASPR. You have here a guy who is very comprehensive in his understanding of what is sought after in prospective applicants. For me, he helped frame my structure and content for these occasions such that I really was able to relax and let my personality shine. Dan is a highly emotionally intelligent guy and definitely helped instill that ethos in me during our prep. Towards the end of my interview prep, Dan kindly offered to run a full interview mock with me, which I felt really sharpened my senses and gave me an idea of how the interview process can be a bit of a marathon. This is just one example of how Dan pulls out the stops to ensure that you are as best prepared as possible for the big day. I've been with a few other tutors, and none are as comprehensive and knowledgeable or caring about your progress as Dan is. If you're serious about your prep., you couldn't find a better tutor.

Yousif, StudentVIP member
since August, 2024

Dan truly kicked my ass.. but it was exactly what I needed to get a first round CSP at Unimelb next year, after failing and failing at MMIs for 2 years, despite doing literal months of preparation and going to multiple tutors. Dan taught me how to empathise and communicate this empathy in a fluent and impressive way to the marker. This was something that I heavily struggled with. In our sessions, Dan had the guts to bluntly roast my answers (which a lot of tutors didn't do), but he was also friendly, encouraging and supportive at the same time.. and it helped me build the confidence I needed to get that offer!! More importantly, he pointed out subtle aspects of my communication, presentation, and content that would have been off-putting to assessors, leaving a negative impression - things I would never have noticed on my own. Dan has an incredible grasp how to do well in an MMI, so I believe this guy deserves every dollar that you pay him! If someone like me can pass with the right advice... so can you!! Highly recommend 11/10 🤗

Gabe, StudentVIP member
since January, 2021

Dan changed the way I approached MMIs. Even in questions where I genuinely didn't think there was much else I could have mentioned, he still manages to bring up different perspectives and angles to which I could have tackled the question including ways I could have demonstrated more empathy or problem solving. He isn't afraid to criticise you (which is ok because he knows his stuff) and in my opinion it would be high yield to get at least a few sessions with him. My only regret is that I didn't get CASPER sessions with him (sobs in 3rd quartile).

Eevee, StudentVIP member
since September, 2022

I had some very informative sessions with Dan. He helped me develop a wonderful base of knowledge on public, rural, and indigenous health for some questions deeming prior knowledge. Besides that, the main selling point for me was the recommendations on how I can change my tone and speech to sound more empathetic, one of the most important criteria for Australian MMIs. Highly recommend!

Leher, StudentVIP member
since September, 2024

I had a great experience with Dan as my Casper tutor. The sessions were well-structured, and he provided clear guidance on how to approach the questions. His feedback was helpful and really boosted my confidence. Overall, a very supportive and valuable experience.

Abdulrahman, StudentVIP member
since January, 2022

Dan is an amazing interview tutor, let me give you some context: I am an international student, so I could apply to multiple universities. I prepared for Casper following general advice from YouTube and courses on the internet, and to my dismay I absolutely bombed it. I received a 1st quartile. I knew then that I couldn’t afford to mess around for my interviews and that my self-study wasn’t working, I needed advice and exposure from mock interviews with a medical student. I came across Dan by chance and decided to go for it. I am so glad I did ! As international students we really don’t have the luxury of applying the next year if we don’t make it in our current year. His advice is practical and definitely not sugarcoated (which i quickly learned to appreciate haha), I saw real improvement in myself after 2-3 sessions and with that my confidence increased as well. My student visa was expiring and my Gamsat & GPA scores weren’t super competitive. I had only one shot at my unis, If I didn’t get in I wouldn’t be able to apply again next year. I am happy to say that I got into all 6 universities that I applied for! And I believe that Dan had a huge part to play in that. I would definitely recommend and vouch for him. I would say that he is totally worth the expense and his advice is so helpful that you honestly wouldn’t even need too many sessions. Try your luck and ask for the Ale empathy discount 😁

Alethea, StudentVIP member
since August, 2024

Hi. I applied as an international student to UQ, UoM, and MQ. I did not have much notice for preparations, so I only worked with Daniel for 2.5 weeks. We did 13 sessions. I received offers from all three and found Daniel good to work with. He was very friendly and made the preparation more enjoyable. I accepted UoM, so I will see you next year Daniel. Highly recommend.

Alex, StudentVIP member
since August, 2024

At the start of the year, I tried a few different tutors, but I kept getting vague advice like "your answer is good, but the structure could improve," which honestly didn't help much. I was getting tired of paying for such basic feedback, so I decided to try Dan. I worked with Dan for CASPer prep, and later for MMI prep after scoring in the 4th quartile. To my surprise, I ended up getting a UQ CSP spot with a low 1.67x combo, so I didn't actually need the CASPer in the end. Dan is a very knowledgeable guy who completely changed the way I approached MMIs. I feel extremely lucky to have randomly found him on discord one day. Last year, despite practicing with friends for at least 40 hours, I was still rejected after my MMI. This year, I wanted to make sure I got the right advice, and Dan delivered. I'll definitely vouch for Dan. Thanks for everything, man. I'll reach out again when I'm applying for specialty interviews!

Mic, StudentVIP member
since August, 2020

I prepared a lot of time for the 2023 interviews, hours every day, and did tried a few tutors and felt confident. I was really upset when I did not receive any offer even though I interviewed at 3 universities. So this year I tried Dan and he is very different to my other tutors. This year I interview 2 times and received two offers for 2025!!!! So anyway I am happy to write this for Dan. thank you my friend. I wish I found you in 2023.

Muhammed, StudentVIP member
since July, 2024

Dan helped marked some of my essays in the lead up to the March 2024 GAMSAT exam. His advice was on point, and he gave actual actionable advice (as I find that sometimes when my essays are marked by others, the feedback is more about the content of the topic, but it's not very translationable advice to SII in general). So, it was great that Dan offered detailed and comprehensive feedback that was easy for me to digest so that I could improve on my other pieces. Highly recommend!

Grace, StudentVIP member
since October, 2023

I couldn't recommend Dan more highly! Just a few weeks before my first CASPER sitting, I knew almost nothing about the test — what it assessed or how to approach it. Thanks to Dan's incredible tutoring and guidance, I sat my CASPER with confidence and was thrilled to receive a 4th quartile score, a true testament to his effective tutoring style and the belief he instills in his students. I'm now being tutored by him again for MMI preparation and didn't hesitate for a second to seek his help. Dan is exceptional, and I've recommended him to everyone I know who will be sitting CASPER next year!

Rihan, StudentVIP member
since July, 2024