Dr. Zoumalan grew up with a passion for science and medicine. He completed his undergraduate training the University of California, Los Angeles in Biology and Psychology. During his college years, Dr. Zoumalan was involved in various research projects and published numerous articles in prestigious journals such as Nature. Prior to starting medical school, he was awarded the coveted Stanley Fellowship at Harvard Medical School where he continued his research interests in neuroscience. Dr. Zoumalan attended the Medical College of Wisconsin, where his interests in eyelid and plastic surgery blossomed. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society, which is the most esteemed honor society in medical training. He later received the Merck Award, which is awarded to the graduates with the highest academic achievements (top 1%).
