Dr John Yek | BBMed, MChD, FRANZCO

 
 

Consultant Ophthalmologist | Glaucoma Specialist & Cataract Surgeon

Clinical Lecturer | University of Sydney

University of Melbourne | Medal Recipient

VMO Ophthalmologist | NSW Health

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Consultant Ophthalmologist | Glaucoma Specialist & Cataract Surgeon (NSW Health)

Bachelor of Biomedicine, University of Melbourne (2009 - 2011)

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MChD), Australian National University (2011 - 2015)

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists FRANZCO (2024)

Grade Point Average (GPA) 7.0 (Perfect Score)

Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) 99th Percentile

Over 5 Peer Reviewed Publications in Internationally Recognised Journals (Publication Profile)

TEACHING
Over 10 Years Teaching Experience

Clinical Lecturer University of Sydney

Supervision of Ophthalmology Surgery Trainees and Medical Students

Extensive Experience in Medical Education and Mentoring

MedEssentials

Medicine Entrance Advisor

Medical Interview Specialist

Medical School Admissions Consultant

Professional Attendances

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Scientific Congress

Royal Australian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress

ANZGS glaucoma meeting

Awards and Achievements

University Medal, University of Melbourne (2011) - Highest Aggregate Marks Throughout Bachelor of Biomedicine

Sunderland Prize in Neuroscience (2011) - Highest Aggregate Score in Neuroscience Major

John Buckingham Research Award (2013) - Outstanding MChD Research Project Performance

Dean's Honours List Biomedicine Years 1, 2, and 3 (2009-2011) - Top 3% of Cohort

Cancer Council Victoria Summer Scholarship (2010)

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Summer Studentship Scholarship (2010)

W.H. Swanton Exhibition (2009) - Highest Aggregate Marks in First Year Biology

Journal Reviewer: Translational Vision Science & Technology, Frontiers in Neurology

Special Academic Interests

Medical School Admissions Strategy

Medical Interview Techniques

Research and Academic Medicine Pathways

Clinical Reasoning and Problem Solving

Surgical career guidance

TRAINING OFFERED

UCAT

Masterclass Education

Keynote Presentation

School & Private Education Consulting

Interview Coaching

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Consultation Fees

Brad Guo regularly consults external schools and private organisations as a keynote speaker. He is regularly involved with teaching UCAT to groups, and has spoken at leading education institutions, including the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, Saint Peters College, Prince Alfred College, Adelaide Tuition Centre, Essentials Education, and many other leading academic institutions.

Private training: 

  • $490 per hour

  • Typical time allocated: 2 hours per student

  • Due to high booking volume in October - December, last minute bookings may not be accepted

  • Discretionary discounts for MasterClass Students

Commercial institutions: $1190 per hour of presentation. Rates negotiable based on scope of teaching.

All tutorial bookings are structured towards specific teaching requests. Brad Guo may bring additional members of the MedEssentials team if required, for no additional cost.

Popular topics (May be Combined)
1. Medical School Admissions: Exact requirements and how to apply
2. Logical Reasoning and Problem Solving
3. Understanding People
4. Non Verbal Reasoning
5. Non Verbal Reasoning (Advanced)
6. Past Question Practice & Tutorial
7. Medical School Interview Past Questions and Formulated Correct Responses
8. Mentality of Medicine Entrance

Locations Serviced:
Adelaide: No fee within 10km CBD
Sydney: No fee within 10km CBD
Melbourne: $400 additional
Brisbane: $400 additional

Fees are negotiable for schools.

For general tuition inquiries with MedEssentials teachers, please contact info@medessentials.com.au
To request to contact Brad Guo or inquire about availability, please complete form below or contact the MedEssentials reception.