Kirsten Kirby

Kirsten E. Kirby, M.S.Ed., is an author, speaker, and career advisor specializing in the health professions (pre-med, dental, vet, and more). She served as Assistant Director of Pre-Professional Programs and Advising at Johns Hopkins University and later, as Director of Health Professions Advising at Franklin & Marshall College. Having advised students at both an elite research university and a liberal arts college, she understands the unique opportunities and challenges each type of institution presents to pre-meds. Her advisees have gained admission to top medical schools including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and many more. Kirsten graduated magna cum laude from Smith College and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Master of Science in Education at University of Pennsylvania.