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 B.A.    Chemistry, Washington University

M.D.    Southern Illinois University 

Dr. Tsung obtained his undergraduate degree at Washington University with specific interests in chemistry and physical chemistry.  He went on to medical school at Southern Illinois University where he distinguished himself by obtaining USMLE scores exceeding 265/99 and being inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) as a third-year medical student.  Currently, his areas of research are in spinal cord injury (SCI) therapy utilizing human stem cells.  Secondary areas of research include the investigation of the roles of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in metastatic melanoma. As a PGY6, Dr. Tsung will be the Chief Resident this year.