Undergrad: Dartmouth College
Medical School: Stanford School of Medicine
What do you enjoy most about cardiothoracic surgery as a career?
"Nearly everyone is affected by heart disease, whether it’s through a friend, a family member, or personal history. Being able to provide life-changing and durable surgical solutions for so many patients and their loved ones is extremely rewarding. Cardiothoracic surgery is a field that requires patience, perseverance, compassion, and innovation. It is a privilege to cultivate these skills alongside admirable colleagues to help patients through some of their very hardest chapters of life."
What do you enjoy most about training at Stanford?
"Stanford possesses the rare combination of limitless research possibilities, a deep commitment to patient care, and an investment in teaching and mentorship. Stanford’s Cardiothoracic Surgery department has been pushing the limits of surgical techniques and training paradigms for more than 50 years, and the legacy lives on through the current faculty, residents, and staff. Everyone strives to be the best surgeon, inventor, colleague, and friend they can be, resulting in a culture of excellence and camaraderie."