Education and Training

College/university
Brown University

Medical School 
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Residency
Duke University

Career and Research Goals

I am interested in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, as well as Critical Care Cardiology. I hope to have a career in academics, and contribute to both clinical research and translational discoveries in these vulnerable populations.

Honors, awards and distinctions

• NHLBI Orloff Science Award, Co-Recipient (2018)
• AOA, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2017)
• NIH Medical Research Scholars Fellowship (2015-2016)

Fellow Perspective

Tell us briefly about your background before fellowship.
I grew up in the Chicago area and went to undergrad at Brown University. From there, I spent one year in Peru working for a public health organization, and then went to medical school in New York, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I did my residency training here at Duke, and I am so excited to join the fellowship program.  

What are your career plans in cardiology?
I am interested in pursuing subspecialty training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant and plan to pursue a career in academic cardiology.

Why did you choose Duke for your fellowship training?
I wanted to find a balanced fellowship program, that offered both top-notch clinical training as well as well-funded academic research support. Duke provides both of those, in spades. In addition, the leadership at Duke are approachable, and truly invested in the success of their trainees.

What advice might you offer residents looking at fellowship programs?
I think it is important to see what the graduates of a fellowship program are doing. If they are pursuing opportunities that interest you, it’s probably a good fit.

From your experience in fellowship, what have you learned about training at Duke?
As a resident at Duke, I have been continually impressed by the Cardiology faculty. They are extremely knowledgeable, passionate about teaching, and invested in mentorship.

How is your life in the Triangle area outside of work?
The quality of life in the Triangle is fantastic. Durham is small enough to be affordable and convenient, but big enough to have tons of things to do and great restaurants to eat at. Whether it's hiking in Eno or Umstead State Parks, the access to nature here is also fantastic. On weekends off, my wife and I have loved trips to both the mountains in Asheville (2.5 hours west) and to Carolina Beach (2.5 hours east).