Meet Dr. Harmon

Dr. Harmon has had a love for sports from a young age. In fact, he was a competitive gymnast from age seven to thirteen. He retired only because he grew too tall for the equipment. He attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he discovered the sport of rowing (crew). Crew quickly became Dr. Harmon’s passion, occupying almost all his time after school. The long hours training after school and on weekends from a young age not only engendered discipline but also taught him how to set and achieve long-term goals. These lessons were central to many of his achievements, including in his medical career.

Dr. Harmon was recruited to row for Cornell University. He studied molecular biology at Cornell with the intention of applying to medical school. Medicine was not his only academic interest, however. In fact, he initially considered joining the foreign service as a diplomat due to his interest in history, languages, and other cultures.