Dr. Dhruv Puri is a Former Admissions Officer and current Urology Resident at UC San Diego Health, specializing in reconstructive urology, cost-effectiveness research, and the integration of AI in medical education. A graduate of UC Berkeley, Dhruv successfully matched into one of the nation’s premier urology programs, a feat supported by his extensive background in high-level leadership and clinical research.
Dhruv’s professional profile is distinguished by significant global and national leadership roles, including serving as Vice Chair of the AMA Medical Student Section and President of the WHO Intern Board in Geneva. In the research arena, he has led 12-person teams and published work in high-impact journals such as European Urology, with a focus on ureteral reconstruction, health policy, and decision science.
As a Former Admissions Officer, Dhruv provides applicants with a sophisticated, systems-level perspective on the medical school journey. He excels at helping students bridge the gap between academic achievement and professional impact, guiding them to craft compelling narratives and build research portfolios that command attention from top-tier admissions committees.
