Michael Santarelli, MD

michael santarelli

Michael Santarelli, MD

Fellow

Program: 
Cardiac Intensive Care

Start Year: 2025

Hometown:
Winston Salem, NC

What are the strengths of your training program?
Duke is one of the leaders in the country in pediatric cardiac care. Not only does this fellowship teach you the basics of being a cardiac intensivist but also exposes you to unique and novel innovations in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery.

How are you involved in research? What are your research interests?
Given this fellowship is only a year my current involvement in research is minimal. My research interests are mostly centered around immune dysregulation in critically ill children.

How do you spend your time outside of work?
I spend time outside of work exploring what the Triangle has to offer including restaurants, museums and beautiful running spots. 

Education & Training

Undergrad School
BS, Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Medical School
MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine

Residency & Fellowship
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Other Degrees
Masters of Science, Biomedical Science, Wake Forest University