Start Year: 2024
Basics
- Hometown: Chicago, IL
- Where did you attend university/college? Vanderbilt University
- Where did you attend medical school? Loyola University Chicago
- Where did you attend residency? Northwestern University
Fellow Perspective
Tell us briefly about your background before cardiology fellowship?
Growing up, I was always passionate about biotechnology. I studied biomedical engineering as an undergraduate and was not thinking about medical school at the time. Graduating from college I was hired by Abbott as a field clinical engineer. In this role, I worked with their cardiac device portfolio and spent my time in the EP lab assisting with pacemaker/ICD implants and operating the electro-anatomical mapping system during ablation procedures. This experience led me to fall in love with the field of cardiology/EP and ultimately pursue a career as a physician.
What are your career plans in cardiology?
I plan to pursue a career as an electrophysiologist, with research and business development interests in the advancement of EP-related biotechnology. I have a particular interest in ablation technology, such as high-density mapping, pulse-field ablation, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence into EGM interpretation.
Why did you choose Duke for your cardiology fellowship training?
Duke can prepare you for any career you are interested in. Want to be a great clinician? We are one of the highest volume programs in the country, with expertise in every discipline of cardiology. Want to design and run major clinical trials? You have the opportunity to spend 1-2 years at the Duke Clinical Research Institute, which is the one of the premier academic research organizations in the world. Duke has a highly supportive culture in helping you achieve what you want. Most importantly, the culture is extremely friendly and a place where I genuinely enjoy showing up to work every day.
What do you enjoy doing in the Triangle area outside of work?
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and two young daughters. We take advantage of the many hikes and parks in the area, road-trips to the mountains and the beach, and the vibrant food scene in the triangle.