A little about yourself: I grew up on Long Island, went to school at Hofstra and Stony Brook, and began my career as an anatomy professor here. I’ve traveled to lots of places around the world, but Long Island has always been home. I live in Suffolk County with my wife, two sons, and three cats.
Fun Fact: I’m a paleontologist and I’ve discovered dinosaur fossils on four continents!
Boring Fact: I have bilateral superficial radial arteries, so my pulse is not felt where it should be.
Why you chose medicine/science/research: I’m fascinated by biological structure, everything from cells and tissues to species and ecosystems. Teaching human structure lets me share that fascination with students. I like demonstrating that we are all different on the inside, just as we are all different on the outside.
What do you like to do in your free/spare time: Read books, make noise on the guitar, and go swimming with my kids.
Tips/Advice for med students: Don’t expect to understand everything all at once, the first time you see it. Mastery comes slowly, one step at a time. Medical school is a marathon, not a sprint, so pace yourself and trust that you will encounter information over and over again, in many different contexts.