Start Year: 2024
Basics
Hometown
Raleigh, NC
Where did you attend university/college?
Davidson College
Where did you attend medical school?
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Where did you attend residency?
Duke University
Fellow Perspective
Tell us briefly about your background before cardiology fellowship.
I came to medicine by an indirect route, working for a consulting firm in New York after college, before an early career pivot to medical school. During medical school, I had an opportunity to attend business school, earning an MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler. I chose Duke for internal medicine residency, largely because of the Management and Leadership Pathway for Residents (MLPR) program, where I spent an extra year working for our health system, driving projects in finance, operations, government relations, and other areas, to improve the quality and safety of care that we deliver to patients.
What are your career plans in cardiology?
I hope to pursue a career in advanced heart failure. I also have an interest in advanced imaging.
Why did you choose Duke for your cardiology fellowship training?
More than anything, I chose Duke because of the outstanding mentors and colleagues. As a resident, I was always impressed by and sought to emulate the cardiology faculty and fellows with whom I worked. I believe that Duke offers an unparalleled balance of clinical experience and research mentorship, all within an amazingly supportive environment.
What advice might you offer residents looking at fellowship programs?
Get to know the fellows! I truly believe that we have kindest, smartest, most supportive group of fellows. Having great colleagues makes all the difference!
What do you enjoy doing in the Triangle area outside of work?
I love going on long runs around the many leafy neighborhoods around Durham! I try to get to the beach outside Wilmington as much as possible with my wife and family (only about 2 hours away). I also spend a lot of time in my garden in a longstanding (largely unsuccessful) attempt to grow apples.