Michael was born and raised in Northwest Ohio as the youngest of three children. He attended The Ohio State University for college where he graduated magna cum laude with honors in Biological Sciences. At Ohio State, he spent three years working in a basic cancer genetics laboratory, tutored students who had extended hospitalizations at the local children’s hospital, served as an academic and research mentor, and founded an organization that sought to create shadowing opportunities for pre-medical students.

Michael then matriculated at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where he pursued a five-year MD/MBA track. Leveraging his MBA, he hopes to work at an organizational level to improve quality and access to care. As a medical student, Michael won “Best Poster” at the American Medical Association Annual Research Symposium in Atlanta for his work on a radiosensitizing agent in esophageal cancer. He served three years on the medical school admissions committee, created and narrated electronic modules for the dermatology medical school curriculum, published nine research articles, and earned Top 25% and Outstanding Academic Scholar awards. Michael received a 253 on Step 1, 269 on Step 2 CK, and a first-time pass on Step 2 CS.

Michael recently graduated medical and business schools at Ohio State, where he will be staying on to complete training in dermatology. He loves teaching and recognizes that each student’s journey is unique; he strives to provide a tailored experience that enables substantial improvements. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing intramural basketball, running, exploring all things coffee, and traveling with his family.