He completed the combined MD, PhD program at the University of Connecticut in 2008 and his Internal Medicine residency in 2011. He then served as Chief Resident for one year and subsequently completed his fellowship in Palliative Care in 2013. Currently he practices primary care and palliative care at Strong Memorial Hospital and supervises internal medicine residents in their outpatient practice at Highland Hospital. He is also involved in medical student education including as an oral examiner for the second year Comprehensive Evaluation program and as a faculty sponsor for a medical humanities course covering patient-doctor communication. Additionally, he serves as the Palliative Care and Pain Management consultant for St. Joseph’s Community Center’s medical practice.