PM&R Resident Β· Westchester Medical Center
A physiatrist-in-training at Westchester Medical Center with a passion for restoring function and improving quality of life. Drexel University College of Medicine graduate, proud Bruin, and lifelong learner both in the clinic and on the court.
Journey so far
2025 β Present
PM&R Residency PGY-1
Westchester Medical Center
Current2021 β 2025
Doctor of Medicine, MD
Drexel University College of Medicine
Completed2016 β 2020
B.S. in Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
CompletedAbout me
Hi, I'm Michael a first-year PM&R resident at Westchester Medical Center. I grew up in Los Angeles and completed my undergraduate studies at UCLA, where I earned a B.S. in Psychobiology. I then moved across the country for medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating in 2025.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation drew me in because of its unique focus on function, recovery, and the whole patient. I'm passionate about helping people rebuild their lives after injury or illness whether that's a stroke survivor relearning to walk or an athlete returning to sport.
Outside the hospital, you'll find me on the basketball court or soccer field, rooting for the Lakers, or out on the trails.
Snapshot
Westchester Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center and regional referral hub giving me exposure to a wide breadth of rehabilitation cases across neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and more.
My clinical interests include neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and electrodiagnosis (EMG/NCS). I'm also interested in the intersection of technology and rehabilitation medicine.
Academic background
Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Westchester Medical Center
PGY-1 Β· Valhalla, New York
In progressDoctor of Medicine (MD)
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CompletedBachelor of Science Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California
CompletedResearch
From Rehab to the OR: Cervical Cord Compression in a Polytrauma Patient
Presented at Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Β· February 20, 2026
Atypical Presentation of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Pulmonary Embolism
Oxford Medical Case Reports Β· August 2025
Guillain BarrΓ© Syndrome Status-Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Leading to Tracheostomy and Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Complicated by Malignant Hyperthermia
Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Β· February 2025
Severe Transverse Myelitis Following Ankle Surgery Potentially Unmasking Late-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Cureus Β· November 2024
Treating Cervical Dystonia with Trigger Point Injections: A Case Report
AAPM&R Annual Assembly Β· November 2024
Atypical Presentation of Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Pulmonary Embolism
Mercy Fitzgerald 3rd Annual Research Day Β· May 2024 Β· Upper Darby, PA
The Weekly Assessment of Child Behavior: Reliability and Validity
Discovery Day Β· October 2022 Β· Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Nasotracheal Intubation Assist Device
Demo Day Β· April 2022 Β· Philadelphia, PA
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Whether you are navigating the medical school application process or targeting a PM&R residency, I offer personalized, honest guidance grounded in recent firsthand experience. All consultations begin with a free 20-minute introductory call.
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Medical school applications
AMCAS strategy, personal statement, school selection, secondaries, and interview preparation for MD and DO programs.
PM&R residency matching
Specialty-specific guidance for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, including how to stand out as a PM&R applicant and what programs look for.
Personal statement and essays
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Interview preparation
Mock interviews, common question coaching, and strategy for both medical school and residency interviews including MMI format.
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NBA Championships
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Western Conference β First Round
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(4) West
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(5) West
Lakers lead series 3β2 Β· Game 6 is must-win for Houston
Road to the championship
Clinical sports medicine
Providing on-site medical coverage for collegiate and community athletic events, with a focus on musculoskeletal assessment and acute injury management.
Manhattan University Men's Lacrosse
March 25, 2026
On-site sideline physician coverage for Manhattan University men's lacrosse. Responsibilities included pre-game medical assessment, acute injury evaluation and management, and return-to-play decision making.
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