Dr. Michels graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology at Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, Va. He earned his M.D. at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Hematology/Medical Oncology at Tulane University in New Orleans. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Michels is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American College of Physicians and is a lifetime member of Phi Beta Kappa.