Michael Denning, MBA, MPH

BSOM M.D. Candidate

Michael Denning is a current M1 student at BSOM. Throughout his time at Brody, he has developed a keen interest in the areas of medical education, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement. As the M1 Curriculum Representative, Michael strives to create impact and change, not only on the peer-to-peer level, but on a systemic – policy level. From creating student engagement surveys to advocating for student success on several curriculum committees and working groups, his belief in Brody’s mission of increasing access to medical education for underrepresented and disadvantaged students stands at the forefront of all his work.

Michael’s passions extend to community service and mentorship. As an NC Albert Schweitzer Fellow, he developed and executed a health education and mentorship program with the adolescent black males of Building Hope Community Center. Michael hopes to foster environments that promote the thought of “if you can see it, you can believe it; therefore, you can achieve it!,”.

Michael is the son of Michael and Renita Denning, Sr., and is a native of Garner, NC. He loves baking, watching Grey’s Anatomy, and connecting with classmates and friends.”