Biography
Dr. Savage received his BA degree in biochemistry and computer science in 2007 from Austin College (Sherman, TX). He earned his MD and PhD degrees from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School and the UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Houston, TX) in 2018. He completed internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH) and the University of California San Diego, finishing in 2021. He completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at Scripps Green and Scripps Clinic (La Jolla, CA) in 2024. Dr. Savage is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Personal Statement
I care for people with melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, and sarcoma at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. I am interested in running clinical trials, educating my community about skin cancer prevention, and advocating for equitable healthcare access for all New Mexicans.
Areas of Specialty
Melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers, sarcoma, and medical education
Achievements & Awards
Distinguished Toastmaster (2016)
Scripps Green Chief Fellow (2023-2024)
Scripps Patient Safety Contest - First Prize (2024)
Gender
Male
Languages
- English
Courses Taught
UNM Doctoring 1A Small Group Mentor (Fall 2024)
UNM Clinical Reasoning 2 (Spring 2025)