With a passion for healthcare and nursing starting at a young age, Michael enlisted in teh Army at 17 years old, where he was an Honor Graduate from the U.S. Army Combat Medical Program. He also worked as a medic with the U.S. Army, CT Army National Guard, and Air Force Reserve as a flight medic. After his service to the military, Michael began his formal education in nursing, where he ultimately earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2015, as well as becoming a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society and Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP).