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Tell us briefly about yourself.
I grew up in Bellingham, Washington, a town just south of the Canadian border. I went to the University of Washington for my undergraduate and studied biochemistry before moving to Cleveland. I recently matched to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to train in urology.
Why did you choose CCLCM?
I was drawn to the strong integration of clinical training with research. The protected research year and the emphasis on scientific thinking make it possible to develop the skills needed to ask meaningful clinical questions and design studies that can influence patient care. That structure fit well with my interest in academic medicine.
What is one of your favorite experiences at CCLCM thus far?
The research year has been especially meaningful. It gave me the opportunity to design projects, analyze large clinical datasets and work closely with mentors who are leaders in their fields. Seeing a project move from a research question to data analysis and eventually to manuscript writing has been incredibly rewarding.
What have you discovered about Cleveland that you especially enjoy?
Cleveland is a major-league city with so much to offer, from arts and sports to fine dining. My wife and I have a house in Cleveland Heights, and we love the area.
Tell us about your research year project.
My research has focused primarily on kidney cancer and surgical outcomes. One project examines bilateral renal cell carcinoma, looking at whether tumors represent independent primaries or contralateral metastases and identifying clinical predictors of metastatic risk. I have also worked on projects evaluating renal function outcomes after kidney surgery and the role of genetic testing in patients with bilateral renal masses. The work sits at the intersection of surgical decision-making, oncology and outcomes research.
How do you manage stress?
I love playing basketball, and I have found that to be a great way to reduce stress. We won 3/5 of our intramural championships during my time in medical school.
What are some words of wisdom you live by?
Always be yourself.
What’s something you've been learning about lately simply out of curiosity?
Lately I have been learning more about home renovations and have done many DIY projects in my house.
What advice would you give to new CCLCM students?
Take advantage of the mentorship opportunities. There are many faculty who are excited to work with students, and getting involved in research or projects early can open doors and help you figure out what areas of medicine interest you most.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I met my wife, Lydia DeAngelo, at CCLCM! We recently “couples matched” to Mayo Clinic, where she’ll be doing her residency in internal medicine.
