Medical Student
New York Medical College
Michelle S. Klausner, MS, is a fourth-year medical student at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. She earned her BS in Anatomy and Cell Biology from McGill University in 2019 and subsequently completed her MS in Clinical Anatomy at the University of Western Ontario. While teaching head and neck anatomy during her master’s program, Michelle discovered her passion for otolaryngology. As a first-year medical student, Michelle actively pursued this interest, engaging in otolaryngology research with Dr. Katrina Stidham and Dr. David Garber at Westchester Medical Center, and Dr. Jan Geliebter at New York Medical College. She is also deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has worked closely with the disability community for over a decade. Michelle recently served as the Chair of the AMA’s Committee on Disability Affairs. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys cooking, exploring new exercise classes, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends. Michelle is excited to be applying for residency in Otolaryngology in the upcoming 2024-2025 Match cycle.