Medical Team

Liz graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Human Biology and MS in Biology, and a MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1987. She is board certified in Emergency Medicine. Having treated lots of diabetic emergencies, but as a new T1D diagnosed at age 53, Liz searched for how to live daily with diabetes. For two summers as a DTC camper, Liz found the information, inspiration, support/fun and experience to put the theory of practice into personal action. At DTC, Liz started in the Couch to 5K program, and has since run in 5Ks, 10Ks, and completed a 100-mile JDRF (now Breakthrough T1D) bicycle ride. Liz encourages participants to think of DTC as going to university, where “you get to figure you out” from the knowledgeable medical education team both inside the classroom and outside in Sweat Ed. She encourages all campers to share their experiences, cultivating relationships that last long after camp. Young or old, you have just found your tribe. Liz loves being taken for her daily walk by her labrador. She was an ER Doc at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD before retiring in 2023 & is excited to travel, cycle, garden, & listen to all kinds of music. “Dr Max” enjoys being on the DTC medical support team & helping campers discover their own goals & embrace their sweetness.