Lily Trinh, MD is an Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery resident physician and founder of Med Mentors, a platform dedicated to helping premedical and medical students successfully navigate the path to medical school and residency.

Dr. Lily recently completed a clinical research year at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School, where she worked alongside a world-renowned thyroid surgeon conducting cutting-edge research in head and neck surgery. She is currently training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, one of the most competitive specialties to match into.

During medical school, Dr. Lily served on her School of Medicine’s Admissions Committee for four years, where she reviewed applications, conducted applicant interviews, and provided evaluations to the admissions decision committee. This experience gave her an insider perspective on how admissions committees evaluate applicants and what distinguishes the most competitive candidates.

Dr. Lily has also spent more than five years mentoring students and editing personal statements, helping applicants develop compelling narratives that highlight their strengths and unique journeys. She has developed an online personal statement course that has helped hundreds of students craft standout applications and approach the admissions process with confidence.

Through Med Mentors, Dr. Lily is passionate about demystifying the application process and empowering students with the strategies, mentorship, and resources they need to achieve their goals in medicine.