Avni Patel

Avni Patel is a current 4th year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Avni has been tutoring high school and undergraduate students since 2018 in subjects such as biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biomedical lab techniques. She joined Blueprint in 2022 and currently serves as a Premium MCAT Tutor, most recently becoming a USMLE Step and Medical School Coursework Tutor in 2024. In addition to tutoring, she mentors new MCAT tutors as they begin their journey and supports ongoing tutor development.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Science with minors in Bioethics and Medical Pharmacology from the Ohio State University. During her time at OSU, she developed a deep passion for teaching and mentorship has shaped Avni’s journey through medicine. Beyond prioritizing a career rooted in educational empowerment for her future patients, she has pursued extensive formal training in medical education, completing electives focused on teaching foundational sciences and physical diagnosis in preclinical medical education. Through these experiences, she has worked closely with course directors to support preclinical instruction, provided one-on-one and group tutoring, led small-group sessions, and taught physical exam skills to first- and second-year students. She has developed expertise in adult learning theory, small-group facilitation, feedback delivery, curriculum development, and educational assessment—all under the guidance of experienced faculty educators. She has also contributed to large-scale curriculum reform efforts at UPSOM and reviewed assessments to ensure alignment with course content and standardized board exams.

Avni will be applying to obstetrics and gynecology residency programs this fall. She hopes to build a career that combines clinical practice with a continued commitment to teaching and mentoring the next generation of medical trainees. In her spare time, she loves exploring new coffee shops, is a movie and TV show fanatic, and enjoys going on walks with friends!

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/avnipatel01