UniMelb Health Tutor Dan

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

I personally did alot of interview practice MMI for postgrad. entry into courses with Dan. If you want to get into Med or any allied health course, I could not recommend a better tutor than Dan. You have here a tutor who is highly motivated to see you succeed at all costs, knows the ins and outs of the game, and can really be that edge in your pocket in a rigorous selection process. The insight I gained from Dan is immense and I certainly could have not done without. Besides his skills and knowledge, you have a friendly face and good vibes all around with Dan that really makes every lesson a fun and engaging experience. If you're looking for a tutor for MMIs (and any other venture he's in), look no further.

Yousif, StudentVIP member
since August, 2024

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