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Omar Saqr
Mr. Saqr (pronounced “soccer”) taught Organic Chemistry at The Ohio State University as an Instructional Assistant and was nominated for the Graduate Associate Teaching Award. He went on to serve as Program Coordinator for one of the country’s most competitive and prestigious undergraduate scholarship programs. He was a visiting student at The University of Oxford, in Oxfordshire UK, and is currently working towards his Juris Doctorate in Columbus, Ohio.
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Advisor, Academic Success & Leadership Development
As a distinguished and renowned professor of Organic Chemistry, Dr. Callam has worked with thousands of students, won numerous teaching awards, and has inspired students to relentlessly pursue excellence and create a deep level of impact in the world. His passion for teaching, mentorship, and personal growth is contagious and he leaves a mark on all those whose lives he touches. Arguably, the best Organic Chemistry professor in the country, his leadership has shaped the culture of success at the Pre-Med Academy and continues to set the standard. Dr. Callam Serves in a purely an advisory role to the CEO without any financial interest in the company.
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Advisor - Founder & CEO, Spivey Consulting
Mike Spivey is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost legal and higher education experts. With 25+ years of experience in university administration and consulting, numerous appearances in the national media, and speaking engagements at hundreds of higher education institutions, Mike is a published author, motivational writer and speaker, and consultant to many of the most sought after colleges and law schools.
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Advisor, Legal
He has had a sterling career as a big-firm private sector lawyer, governmental official and he is currently an officer at a company. He has an undergraduate degree in chemistry and political science, cum laude from Case Western Reserve University, and a juris doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He has received innumerable awards and accolades for his professional achievements.Asim Haque serves in purely an advisory role to the CEO without any financial interest in the company.
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Advisor, Special Experiences
Mr. Ryan Edmiston has built a career spanning borders and industries within some of the world’s leading institutions. An attorney and investment banker by training, Ryan also possesses deep expertise in higher education and leadership development. Ryan serves on several prominent alumni boards at Ohio State and has been named a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the Moritz College of Law, where he teaches a popular course on difficult conversations and negotiation. Ryan’s commitment to continuous, lifelong learning—and to helping others navigate high-stakes academic and professional paths—is reflected in his current pursuit of an Executive MBA at the University of Oxford’s top-ranked Saïd Business School.
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Advisor, Artificial Intelligence & Medicine
Dr. Amir Mansour, MD, is an Emergency Medicine Physician, Assistant Professor at Yale University College of Medicine. He was nominated by his department for the prestigious Yale Education Scholars Fellowship. He holds a dual appointment in the sections of Medical Simulation and Emergency Medicine services with positions as Director of EMS Simulation and Research Director at Yale's Department of Simulation within Yale's department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Mansour's outstanding contributions to medicine and education have been recognized through several prestigious awards. He received the 2022 AAEM/RSA Founders Circle Sponsorship, the 2024 IMSH/SSH Beverlee Anderson Education Scholar award, and the 2025 SAEM Annual Meeting Fellow Award.
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Advisor, Clinical Experience
Dr. Esfahani is an interventional pain management specialist with advanced residency and fellowship training from the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident. He graduated cum laude from The Ohio State University with a degree in biology and earned his dual MD/MBA from the University of Toledo. Drawing on both clinical excellence and leadership experience, Dr. Esfahani is deeply committed to medical education and mentoring students pursuing careers in medicine.
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Advisor, Scholarships
Mr. Osman Khan refined his skills in marketing through brand management at SC Johnson and MGM Resorts as well as management consulting at Accenture and PwC. He graduated with a dual-degree (MMH/MBA) from Cornell University's hotel and business schools. His super power is helping people believe in their full potential.
Dr. Christopher Callam, Professor of Organic Chemistry
Dr. Christopher Callam, Professor of Organic Chemistry
Omar Saqr
Omar Saqr
Mike Spivey, Founder/CEO Spivey Consulting
Mike Spivey, Founder/CEO Spivey Consulting
RICARDO MATOS, MEDICAL STUDENT
Ricardo is our director of talent acquisition at The Pre-Med Academy. His passion for life and love of people makes him a standout leader. He has that unique ability to bring people from all walks of life together. They are drawn to him. His authenticity and presence allows people the space to be themselves and not to feel judged around him. You’ll never find Ricardo without a smile or two open ears to listen. He is the type of future physician that the world is in desperate need of — someone who is consistently there believing in you, ready and willing to struggle by your side. We believe that Ricardo will one day create a tremendous impact in the lives of his patients.
MARK GANTMAN, PRE-MED STUDENT
Mark is one of our student Ambassadors at the Pre-Med Academy. He is one of those rare down to earth individuals who has a deep love for learning. He is remarkably earnest and always looking for ways to get better and develop new skills. His humility and willingness to help others set him apart. Together with his strong work ethic, resilience, thirst to prove himself and eagerness to make a difference, he has the traits and attitude of a true champion. He reminds us that it matters not where we start but what we grow to be. He has helped The Pre-Med Academy reimagine what it could become. We believe that Mark will one day leave a legacy that his patients will not easily forget.
Looking For A Job Opportunity? Why Not Get Paid For A Subject You’ve Already Mastered? In Our Pre-Med Academy We Assign Each Student And TA With A Rank. We Offer Commensurate Pay As You Climb Up The Ranking System From Student To Head TA. TA’s Must Have Earned An A In Every Course Pertaining To The Subject They Are Teaching To Gain Acceptance. For Example, An A In Physics I and II Is Required To Be A Physics Tutor.
Apprentice
You Have Some Experience With Organic Chemistry But You Don’t Quite Know The Standards And Culture of Success That We Aspire To In Our Masterclass. You’re On Board But Are Still Getting The Hang of Things As A Teacher And A Grand Master. You’ve achieved an A your target subject. This Is A Temporary Position With A Definite End Date. If You Have What It Takes, You Will Be Promoted To The Level Of Knight. Responsibilities Include Answering Forum Questions And Some Tutoring And Teaching Responsibilities.
Teaching Assistant
You’ve Climbed Your Way Up. Your Dedication Brought You From Student To Teacher. But There’s More You Can Achieve To Leave Your Mark. To Earn The Rank of Knight You Must Have Achieved an A In your target subject. You Must Also Be Knighted By A Grand Master. You’ve Earned A Commensurate Pay Increase. Responsibilities Include Private One-On-One Tutoring, Small Group Tutoring, And Managing Forum.
Head TA
Congratulations! You’re One Step Closer To Mastery. You’ve Achieved an A your target subject. You’ve Even Taught As A Knight For a Few Semesters. You’ve Earned A Commensurate Pay Increase. Responsibilities Include Private One-On-One Tutoring, Small Group Tutoring, Managing Forum.
Grand Master
You’ve Attained Mastery And Distinguished Yourself As A Dynamic Leader. You’ve Achieved an A In your target subject, Worked As a Teaching Assistant For Two Years And Are Now Leading The Command On The Battlefield. You’ve Earned A Commensurate Pay Increase. Responsibilities Include Leading The TA’s, Creating Problem Sets & Exams, Developing Podcasts, Creating Lecture Content, etc.
COMING SOON
Attain Prestigious Awards for Your Dedication, Distinction, And Hard Work As An Undergrad Student. These Awards Come With Coveted Grand Prizes. In Medieval Times, Birds Where Given As Gifts To Those of Various Status Ranks. A Yeoman Could Have A Goshawk; A Lady A Merlin; An Earl A Peregrine; A Prince A Falcon; A King A Gyrfalcon And An Emperor An Eagle.
The Highest Honor A Student Can Attain In The Organic Chemistry Masterclass. Selected For Their Leadership, Service, And Academic Excellence, This Award Wins You Recognition, Prestige, And A $7,500 Scholarship. Applicants of This Award Are Selected By Members of The Highest Rank of Our Masterclass — Emperors.
Also Known As “The Phoenix Award” For Short, This Award Is Granted to The Most Improved Student Who Has Demonstrated Resiliency Against Odds And Has Overcome Setbacks To Achieve Outstanding Results. This Award Recognizes An Individual Who Has Risen From The Ashes And Made A Remarkable Comeback In The Classroom or Beyond. The Recipient of This Award Is Selected By The O. Chem Master Himself. This Award Comes With a $5,000 Scholarship.
Also Known As “The Gyrfalcon Award” For Short, This Award Is Granted To An Outstanding Teaching Assistant Who Has Excelled As An Instructor And Has Impacted The Lives of Students Both In The Classroom And Beyond. This Award Comes With A $2,500 Scholarship, Recognition Amongst TA’s And Acknowledgement Before Masterclass Students.