Geoffrey Young, MD, PhD, FACS, B.S 1996

Surgeon, Baptist Health – Miami, Florida

1996 Major: Biology

How has being a Biology graduate from Duke helped shape you personally and/or professionally?

"Great prep for med school. My focus in marine biology has given me a lifelong appreciation for sealife and the marine environment."

What advice would you give students in Duke's Biology programs? 

"Persist! You are lucky to be in such an amazing program and such a prestigious university."

Geoffrey Young, MD, PhD, FACS