Congrats on excellent stats and a sweet hook up. Its your Mom's close friend - ball is in her court to reach out on your behalf, explain the situation, and fwd your contact info. From their just be respectful and see where it goes

Hijacking thread a little bit but how is any program really out of reach for the poster? Great Step 1, solid Ortho research, will probably have great grades. Is the only thing holding him back that he doesn't go to an Ivy med or something?