This episode features a discussion with Michael Tecce, DO ‘15, resident physician in plastic surgery and assistant instructor in surgery at Penn Medicine and a PCOM alumnus.

After spending five years in public accounting, Dr. Tecce transitioned his career in pursuit of full-time academics in medicine. As a student at PCOM, Dr. Tecce completed a one-year graduate fellowship in bioethics and served on multiple medical mission trips to Guatemala. He also founded the Philadelphia Surgical Conference, a clinical skills conference held annually for medical students enrolled in all Philadelphia-area medical schools. As a resident, he recently developed a tech-based platform for at-home services and is the first person from Penn Plastic Surgery to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Tecce’s inspiring personal story no doubt has parallels to experiences and challenges we all share, particularly in the present moment. As a PCOM alum, Dr. Tecce brings a valuable perspective to our work here at the College, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.