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"It is my passion to help applicants get into the medical school. So, I have dedicated my life to helping provide solutions to make their dreams come true. I can't wait to help you get into medical school!"
Dr Dibah Jiva
Founder & CEO of theMSAG
The world needs more heroes.
A career in medicine gives people the opportunity to help, to treat, to save. It gives them a chance to be real life heroes: having a positive, tangible impact on humanity as a whole. That’s why we encourage as many people as possible to pursue a career in medicine. Our goal is to make sure everyone - regardless of race, gender or culture - has an equal chance to get through the medical school application process. Our friendly and knowledgeable team uses technology inside the classroom and online - supplemented by considerable experience - to create personalised admissions training for every single one of our students.
We give applicants and their families the support and guidance they need to become their own heroes.
Our business is a serious one: we are shaping a future for hard-working young adults. That level of responsibility demands excellence from everything we do. Our teachers are continually learning and improving, so you know you have people you can rely on for up-to-date information. Our content is constantly being reviewed and updated, and we go above and beyond to ensure your needs are not only met, but exceeded. Our service must be nothing short of excellent, because we only succeed if our students do.
It’s not about what worked for us, it’s about what works for you. Every individual has unique needs and learning styles, and every school has a different selection process. Understanding where you have the best chances of admission and tailoring your application for a given medical school is exactly what we do. When it comes to interview preparation, some schools focus on role play and ethical scenarios, while others focus on situational judgement and questions related to the NHS constitution. That’s why “general” preparation just isn’t enough to guarantee acceptance to the school of your choice.Through every stage of the application process, we provide a personal and tailored approach to make sure you’re confident, prepared, and your application is strong enough to succeed.
Medicine is a field that stays at the forefront of technology, constantly making new discoveries and bettering the science. We believe that philosophy should start right at the beginning, and use technology extensively to connect with our students. From our physical courses to our fully custom built interactive experiences - even behind the scenes, to connect our team internationally - technology is integral to what we do at theMSAG.
This applies to our customers and our team.
For our team: Diversity was an integral part of the process when forming our core. theMSAG team is a balanced blend of culture and gender, as we believe different opinions and insights are necessary for our company to grow and thrive.
For our customers: Not everyone has the financial means to prepare for medical school. That’s why we offer financial support: to give everyone an equal chance to get into med school. We want to encourage people that have a desire and passion for medicine to succeed and not be held back by financial shortcomings.
theMSAG is a leader in Medical School applications support. It’s our goal to help students get into the medical school of their choice, making the world of medicine as accessible as possible. Through online and in-person classes and tutoring, theMSAG is a comprehensive and helpful guide through the entire application process.
We offer one-of-a-kind resources such as annually updated guidebooks, as well as a variety of services, including: one-to-one consulting for personalised admissions advice, interview coaching, personal statement reviews and tutoring, MMI circuit courses, full-day interview courses and online e-learning courses. Our Online Interview Course is actually offered for free to students!
We’ve helped students start to prepare as early as 2 years before their medical school application. We’ve also helped people that have been turned away from schools after a failed application. We assess every students’ needs individually, using our experience as a team of doctors and medical students to provide guidance and assistance. We make sure that students get the best information and calculated advice: everything they need to help them realise their aspirations. In 2018, theMSAG was finalist in the education investor awards in the “digital publisher” category and Dr Dibah Jiva, finalist in the women in international education awards in the “Inspiring Woman of the year” category. These nominations are a testament of the external recognition that theMSAG is now getting.
All services provided by theMSAG (except for strategic consulting) are now delivered by various team members instead of Dr. Jiva herself. However, despite this transition undergone between 2016 and 2017, the competitive advantage remains our tailored and personalized service. On a leadership point of view, theMSAG is led by an expert in medical school admissions who has built a reputation in the industry with her guidebook, who has credibility being a doctor herself and having gone through the process and who also is developing business skills in a top MBA program. In contrast, most competitor companies are led by medical students currently at school who don’t have business backgrounds or alternatively by business professionals who don’t have the medical credibility. Dibah’s dual profile is often cited by parents as the main reason to trust theMSAG's services for their children.
CEO & Founder of theMSAG
Where are you from?:I am originally from Paris, France and currently I live in London
Medical School: The University of Nottingham Medical School
Admissions Experience:I have personally helped 500+ families get into medicine on top of the group courses we run
Awards or Accomplishments: Finalist Inspirational Woman of the Year 2018 - in Women in International Education Awards
What’s your day job? : Running theMSAG
What’s your MSAG superpower?I am the multitasker!
What do you do in your spare time?: Love travelling, having been to over 60 countries by the time I was 30 yrs old (& still counting). Cooking, eating and playing games as well as watching the ocean are some of my favourite things to do
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #smileeveryday
Finance & Operations Director
Year Joined: 2015
Where are you from?: I am originally from Toronto, Canada
Education: I have a degree in Biology and an MBA from IESE Business School
Awards or Accomplishments: Discrete Mathematics award, gold medals in taekwondo, dragon boating, ultimate frisbee and baseball.
What’s your day job?Helping to run theMSAG and a full-time student
What’s your MSAG superpower? I am the Excel wizard
What do you do in your spare time? I enjoy socializing with friends and family.
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #bethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld
Interview Course Manager
Year Joined:2016
Where are you from?:I am from Guildford, Surrey, currently living in South London
Medical School: The University of Nottingham
Admissions Experience: 3 summers teaching UCAT, trained in the art of MMI interviewing at St George’s University of London
Awards or Accomplishments:Winning ‘student-led project of the year’ award while president of Marrow society at university
What’s your day job?: Junior doctor - Paediatrics trainee
What’s your MSAG superpower?: Positivity, people say I am always smiling and very calm under pressure.
What do you do in your spare time?: Arts and crafts- birthday cards are my speciality
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #signuptodonatebonemarrowpls
Online Interview Course Manager
Year Joined:2016
Where are you from?: Born and brought up in India, but moved to the UK at the age of 7, lived here ever since and currently living in Birmingham
Medical School: Leicester Medical School
Admissions Experience: 1 year on the interview panel at Nottingham University
Awards or Accomplishments:Established and ran Situational Judgement Test courses in Birmingham and Nottingham, Intercalated Bsc in medical research
What’s your day job? : I’m into my second year of GP training
What’s your MSAG superpower? I’m a motivator – I’ll guarantee you’ll leave me with a smile on your face.
What do you do in your spare time?: I like to compose tunes on my guitar/piano - one day I’ll actually have some spare time to share them with you!
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #workhardplayhard
Guidebook Manager
Year Joined:2016
Where are you from?:I am from Cornwall, England and I currently live here
Medical School: University of Exeter
Application Experience: I have given lectures to 70-100 A-level students on Medical School Applications
Awards or Accomplishments:Winner of two medical education grants from the Association for the Study of Medical Education
What’s your day job? : I am a Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower?:Attention to detail! I make sure all information is accurate, well written and on time!
What do you do in your spare time?: I enjoy eating out, and am involved with a few different clinical research groups as well. I also enjoy surfing and squash.
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #aimforthestars
Personal Statement Co-manager
& Interview Coach
Year Joined:2016
Where are you from?: I am originally from India and currently living in the UK
Medical School: University of Birmingham
Admissions Experience:Interviewer for Birmingham MMIs in 2017 and for mock interviews for the widening program at Birmingham
Awards or Accomplishments:I can communicate in 6 languages!
What’s your day job? : I’m currently a Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? I am the Time Lord!
What do you do in your spare time?: Explore the city, try out new restaurants and catch up on Netflix.
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #chocolatemakeseverythingbetter
Summer School Co-manager
Year Joined:2016
Where are you from?: I am from Skegness but I currently live in Birmingham
Medical School: University of Birmingham
Admissions Experience: Sat on University of Birmingham Medical School interview panel
Awards or Accomplishments: I have been awarded studentships from the Arthur Thompson Trust and British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy for research projects
What’s your day job?: Academic Foundation Year 2 Doctor: Anaesthetics and Critical Care Theme
What’s your MSAG superpower?The ability to make you interview well
What do you do in your spare time?: Cricket fan, food enthusiast and self-proclaimed FIFA champion
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #MSAGSwag
Team Videographer
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I am from Bristol, England and currently living here
Education: I attended Screenology Film School
Awards or Accomplishments: Best videographer and best director on short film showcase (18) 2016
What’s your day job?:I am a videographer
What’s your MSAG superpower? Making pictures come to life!
What do you do in your spare time?: I like hiking, bike rides, rock climbing and writing.
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#livelifetothefull
Interview Coach
Year Joined: 2016
Where are you from?: I am from and currently living in the UK
Medical School: Keele Medical School
Awards or Accomplishments: Completing my masters in medical education
What’s your day job? : O&G Trainee
What’s your MSAG superpower? Having the most outfit and lipstick changes when filming videos!
What do you do in your spare time?: Ballroom and Latin dancing, boxing & reading
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#isittimeforfoodyet?
Interview Coach
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I am from and currently living in East Sussex
Medical School: Guy’s & St.Thomas’ Hospitals Medical Schools
Admissions Experience: Medical school interview panels and MMI circuits
Awards or Accomplishments: Quality in Healthcare Travelling Fellowship, Publication of The Gestational Diabetes Survival Guide
What’s your day job? : Health Technology Consultant | Former endocrinologist in Brighton
What’s your MSAG superpower?My role play skills!
What do you do in your spare time?: Samaritans volunteer
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#howcanIhelp?
Interview Coach
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I was born in the Netherlands but I currently live in UK.
Medical School: Nottingham Medical School
Admissions Experience: Events coordinator for widening access to medical school society
Awards or Accomplishments:Getting accepted into medical school
What’s your day job? : Junior Doctor
What’s your MSAG superpower? I am good at understanding the worries of students and instilling confidence
What do you do in your spare time?: I enjoy socialising and travelling. There is so much of the world that I want to see!
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #aimhigh
Interview Coach
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I am from the UK and currently living in London
Medical School: King’s College London GKT School of Medical Education
Admissions Experience: Going through the application process myself has helped me gain relevant experience to help students going through the process now.
Awards or Accomplishments: . I have completed the silver Duke of Edinburgh award during my time at school.
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower?I am always ready and eager to help
What do you do in your spare time?: I am a born-bookworm, you can often find me curled up with a novel in one hand and a cup of tea in the other
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#workworkworkworkwork
Interview Coach &
Script Writer
Year Joined: 2017
Where are you from?: I am from Nuneaton and I currently live here.
Medical School: University of Glasgow
Admissions Experience: Working for theMSAG and going through the process myself
What’s your day job?:FY2
What’s your MSAG superpower? I don’t need caffeine to function
What do you do in your spare time?:I run and play for a midland based Ultimate frisbee team, Hydra Ultimate
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#YOLO
Research Assistant &
Interview Coach
Year Joined:2016
Where are you from?: I'm from Brighton in the UK, currently living in Exeter
Medical School: Exeter Medical School
Admissions Experience:My experience comes from my own process of going through medical school interviews and working with theMSAG at interview courses.
Awards or Accomplishments: Was part of the 2nd place team in the national student medical ethics debating competition.
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? I love making students sweat playing an angry patient in role plays!
What do you do in your spare time?: I love doing DIY
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#treatyoself
Research Assistant
Year Joined: 2017
Where are you from?: I am from and currently live in Toronto, Ontario
Education:I am currently studying Economics and Math at McMaster University
What’s your day job?: I am currently a student
What do you do in your spare time?: When I’m not studying for my actuarial exams, I love hanging out with my friends and family
What;s your MSAG superpower? I am the human calculator!
Hashtag: #everydayimcalculatin’
Content Writer
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I'm originally from the UK. I'm from Newcastle and currently based in London
Medical School: King's College London
Admissions Experience: Having gone through the experience myself I use my own personal experience to help students reach their goals!
Awards or Accomplishments:I have received the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower?Speedy keyboard typing
What do you do in your spare time?: Sports, I like running and hockey
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#justdoit
Content Writer
Year Joined: 2017
Where are you from?: I am originally from London and currently living here!
Medical School: Bart’s and The London School of Medicine
Admissions Experience: As a recent applicant to medical school, I have recent experience taking the UKCAT and BMAT as well as tailoring personal statements to different medical schools and being successful at interview.
Awards or Accomplishments: Expedition Travelling Award for my research project in Singapore
What’s your day job?:Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? Helping to put together our wonderful guidebooks
What do you do in your spare time?: Rowing and socializing with friends
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #beyourself
Content Writer
Year Joined: 2017
Where are you from?: I am originally from India, but I’ve lived my whole life outside. I’m currently residing in Blackburn, UK.
Medical School: University of Central Lancashire
Admissions Experience: Sat Interview panel at University of Liverpool and MMI at University of Central Lancashire
Awards or Accomplishments:Best singer in school award
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? The power to use Slack
What do you do in your spare time?: I like to read, play snooker, go to the gym and enjoy the beach!
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#FCBarcelona
Content Writer &
Personal Statement Coach
Year Joined: 2016
Where are you from?: The Philippines but currently I live in Leeds, England
Medical School: University of Nottingham
Admissions Experience: Ambassador and e-mentor, member of widening access to medicine society (WAMS) committee, interviewing for the medical school and as a representative on the admissions panel.
Awards or Accomplishments: Getting in and (making it through) medical school
What’s your day job? : Junior Doctor in West Yorkshire
What’s your MSAG superpower? I like to get involved in lots of different things
What do you do in your spare time?: Planning my next trip, catching up with friends, known to dabble in karate every now and again
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#smashthosegoals
Content Writer & Script Reviewer
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I am from and currently living in London
Medical School: Imperial College London
Admissions Experience: I have been on the interview panel for Imperial and worked with many outreach programmes to help prospective students get into medical school
Awards or Accomplishments:I organised and taught a first aid training program in the mountains villages of Nepal. I also won the Peter Medawar Prize award by the Imperial NHS trust.
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? Adaptability! - happy to help in anything
What do you do in your spare time?: I love painting and reading books. I also love going to instagramable London cafes... who doesn't?
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be: #mischiefmanaged
UCAT Tutor &
Personal Statement Coach
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I am from Northwest England and I currently live in Newcastle
Medical School: Newcastle University Medical School and currently doing an intercalated masters in Medical Research
Admissions Experience: I have worked in many different roles as a tutor to help students prepare for medical school admissions.
Awards or Accomplishments: NHIVNA/Mediscript Clinical Practice Award
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? Getting people to think outside the box
What do you do in your spare time?: Running half-marathons, netball, and cycling. I also have a sweet tooth and love cooking vegetarian food!
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#ifyourdontbelieveinyourselfnobodyelsewill
UCAT Tutor
Year Joined: 2018
Where are you from?: I am from and currently living in the UK
Dental School: King's College London
Admissions Experience: 5 years private tutor, 3 of which have been doing UKCAT tutoring and trained in personal statement tutoring
Awards or Accomplishments:Prosthetics Class Prize
What’s your day job?: Dental Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? Team player, always willing to work together to get the job done and have a joke or two in the process!
What do you do in your spare time?: I enjoy socialising!
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#stepbystep
UCAT Tutor
Year Joined: 2019
Where are you from?: Derby and currently living in Birmingham
Medical School: University Of Birmingham
Admissions Experience: When I applied to medical school I got four offers, so I know what works well on a medicine application
Awards or Accomplishments:Completed my first 10k in 2019 raising money for Cancer Research UK
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? Making people smile
What do you do in your spare time?: Play tennis, go to the gym, travelling, watching Netflix and spend time with friends and family
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#alwaysbelieveyoucan
UCAT Tutor
Year Joined: 2019
Where are you from?: Peterborough, England
Medical School: University of Sheffield
Admissions Experience: My experience comes from going through medical school admissions myself
Awards or Accomplishments: Gold DofE Award
What’s your day job?: Medical Student
What’s your MSAG superpower? I have a scarily good memory!
What do you do in your spare time?: I enjoy netball, piano and spending time with friends
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#worksmartnothard
UCAT Tutor
Year Joined: 2019
Where are you from?: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Medical School: University of Liverpool
Admissions Experience: Applied as both a school leaver and as a graduate
Awards or Accomplishments: School of Medicine Advocate Award
What’s your day job?: I’m starting my first job as a junior doctor in August!
What’s your MSAG superpower? I don’t drink coffee!
What do you do in your spare time?: I teach medical students through Peermedics
If I could use one hashtag for the rest of my life, it would be:#meducation
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