Nicholas Sterling, M.D., Ph.D.
About Nicholas Sterling, M.D., Ph.D.
Nicholas Sterling, M.D., Ph.D., serves as the Director of Clinical Innovation & Research at Vital, where he focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare practices. He has a diverse background in medicine and research, holding degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health Sciences, and Medicine.
Current Role at Vital
Nicholas Sterling serves as the Director of Clinical Innovation & Research at Vital, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare practices to enhance precision preventative medicine. His work involves developing clinical innovations that leverage AI technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes. This position follows his previous role at Vital as a Machine Learning Research Scientist, where he worked for 11 months.
Previous Experience in Medical Training
Nicholas Sterling has extensive experience in medical training. He participated in the Medical Scientist Training Program at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center from 2011 to 2018, completing his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree during this time. He also completed a Master of Science (MS) in Public Health Sciences at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine from 2012 to 2013. Following this, he completed an Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Emory University School of Medicine from 2018 to 2021.
Teaching Experience
Prior to his medical training, Nicholas Sterling worked as an MCAT Organic Chemistry Course Instructor at The Princeton Review from 2011 to 2013 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This role involved teaching and preparing students for the MCAT, contributing to their understanding of organic chemistry concepts.
Background in Technology
Nicholas Sterling has a background in technology, having worked as a Web Developer and System Administrator at Ferris Research from 2005 to 2011. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills, which he later applied in his research and clinical roles.
Educational Qualifications
Nicholas Sterling holds multiple advanced degrees. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Sciences from Penn State College of Medicine from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, completed in 2018. His educational background includes a Master of Science (MS) in Public Health Sciences from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, achieved in 2013.