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Meet our Team

Our team of MD’s and Professionals is devoted to assisting pre-med, medical students, IMGs and physicians succeed in their journey on becoming practicing physicians in the United States.

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Don Mahmood

CHAIRMAN / CEO

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Untara Shaikh, M.D, PhD

PRESIDENT / PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Arun Vaithi, MPH

ADVISORY CHAIR / INSTRUCTOR

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Hemalata Gujarathi, M.D.

Instructor

What Our Students Say About Us

​​Read what some of our previous students are saying about their experiences with MedSmarter’s instructors and programs.

  • Dr Untara Shaikh is one of the best mentors I have ever had. Over several months of hard work, she helped me achieve my dream Step 2 score. She is... read more

    Rimsha Arshad Avatar Rimsha Arshad
    September 20, 2024
  • Put yourself in MedSmarter's capable hands and never look back! I struggled with Step 1 prep for 2 years before discovering MedSmarter. Dr. Untara's dedication and investment in each... read more

    Natasha Singh Avatar Natasha Singh
    April 2, 2021
  • MedSmarter is the best for preparing the USMLE Steps. It provides with live classes and personalized coaching, thus bringing in perfection in each and every student. I am deeply grateful... read more

    Debasmita De Avatar Debasmita De
    April 2, 2022
  • I took the Step 1 review here. The facilities, staff, and curriculum are amazing, they keep class size small and gave me 1 on 1 attention to focus on where... read more

    Zuhair Hasan Avatar Zuhair Hasan
    April 2, 2020
  • What a blessing MedSmarter has been! I cannot voice enough how thankful I am to them for all their help with my STEP 1 studying. I was not passing NBME... read more

    Mandy Hammond Avatar Mandy Hammond
    April 2, 2020
  • Before I took my USMLE step 2 CS, I thought I was not ready for the exam and I needed help. I made the right decision to take a prep... read more

    jimmy JOSEPH Avatar jimmy JOSEPH
    April 2, 2019
  • Trusting MedSmarter was the best investment I could have ever made for myself. I always struggled with testing and after sitting for Step 1 with no formal test prep and... read more

    Jada Bedeau Avatar Jada Bedeau
    December 2, 2023
  • I want to thank dr. Untara and dr Hema for the incredible support and guidance throughout my USMLE journey ; the program was very thorough and they are VERY committed... read more

    Ruxandra Rosca Avatar Ruxandra Rosca
    September 2, 2023
  • I found the MedSmarter program extremely helpful. I not only attended the Step 1 Course, but I also did the one on one tutoring with Dr Untara. Dr... read more

    Barbara Bond Avatar Barbara Bond
    April 2, 2020
  • MedSmarter is such an amazing program. I am so thankful for Dr. Shaikh and her support throughout this entire program. Not only did she help clarify confusing concepts for me,... read more

    Lacey Carper Avatar Lacey Carper
    April 2, 2021

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