Curriculum Vitae — Dr. Alec Robitaille, DO, MPH

Postgraduate Training

Dermatology Residency

2026 – PresentCorewell Health, Trenton, MI

Categorical position with an integrated transitional year internship.

Transitional Year Internship

2025 – 2026Corewell Health, Dearborn, MI

Completed a rigorous internship year with rotations including critical care (ICU) and cardiology.

Education

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

2021 – 2025Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

2021 – 2025Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ

B.S. in Biochemistry with Honors, Minor in Spanish

2017 – 2021Hobart College, Geneva, NY

Phillips Academy

2013 – 2017Andover, MA

Military Service

Captain (O-3), United States Air Force Reserve, Medical Corps

2021 – PresentHPSP Scholarship Recipient

Completed Officer Training School (OTS), June 2021.
Clinical rotations at military facilities including Fort Sam Houston and Lackland AFB.
Presented research at the Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons annual conference, Tulsa, OK.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. Rosario G, Desrochers A, Robitaille A, Rundlett E, Myšák D, Sochorová Vokáčová Z, Timr Š, Pluhařová E, Slade KM. Can macromolecular crowding help regulate glutamate dehydrogenase activity? ACS Omega. 2025;10(44):53060–53073. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c07618

2. Islam RK, Watson AE, Robitaille A, Sharma M, Davis RE, Clark JT, Nahar VK. Advancing telemedicine adoption: insights from health behavior models with a focus on the multi-theory model. Journal of Public Health in the Deep South. 2025;5(1):1. DOI: 10.55533/2996-6833.1100

3. Robitaille A, Gall R, Islam R, Bal A, Mukkamala L. White-yellow papules on the helices. Cutis. Photo Challenge. Accepted, in press.

Published Abstracts

1. Presley C, Robitaille A, Oberlender S, Bartus CL. An analysis of ChatGPT recommendations for dressing selection in wound care [abstract 0253]. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2025;145(8 Suppl):S44.

2. Cheng Z, Robitaille A, Quraishi S. Adequacy of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients with COVID-19 in prone position [abstract 395]. Critical Care Medicine. 2024;52(1):S171. DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000999760.68289.0f

Manuscripts Under Review

1. Robitaille A, Hardy C, Singh J, Rivera S. Ulcerated erythematous papules on the arms, legs, trunk, and neck. Cutis. Dermatopathology Diagnosis. Revision under review.

2. Omari S, Jainab F, Jani Y, Kim D, Hartshorn B, Nguyen R, Sangar A, Robitaille A, Frasier K. Lichen sclerosus in prepubescent boys: common misdiagnoses, management, and long-term outcomes of care. Archives of Dermatological Research. Under revision.

Manuscripts in Preparation

1. Robitaille A, Hodzic L, Grekin J. Grover’s disease arising during bimekizumab therapy for plaque psoriasis: a case report.

2. Robitaille A, Gall R, Islam R, Logemann NA. A rare case of tattoo-induced pseudolymphoma.

Other Publications

Robitaille A. Cardiology as a team sport. Op-Med, Doximity. Editorial. September 18, 2023. opmed.doximity.com/articles/cardiology-as-a-team-sport

Oral Presentations

Robitaille A. Following the cookie crumbs: a rare case of cutaneous coccidioidomycosis. Gross and Microscopic Symposium, American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. March 6, 2025.

Robitaille A, Slade K. The effects of macromolecular crowding on enzyme kinetics. Hobart and William Smith Honors Theses Oral Symposium. May 2021.

Poster Presentations

Robitaille A, Schneider K, Presley C, Jeon H. Bandages and bias: can ChatGPT choose the right dressing? American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. March 2026.

Robitaille A. Rare case of tattoo-induced cutaneous pseudolymphoma. International Society of Dermatopathology. March 2025.

Robitaille A, Tatur B, Nagin U, Georgiescu P. A review of endemic mycoses through a unique case of cutaneous coccidioidomycosis. Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. March 2024.

Robitaille A, Tatur B, Nagin U, Georgiescu P. A case of cutaneous coccidioidomycosis with a distinctive dermatological presentation. Medical Dermatology Society. March 2024.

Robitaille A, Singh A, Stovall A. A case of myasthenia crisis complicated by atrial fibrillation and ankylosing spondylitis. 2nd Annual Neurology/Neurosurgery Conference, University of Arizona. March 2024.

Brar A, Robitaille A, Nagin U. Complications of Actinomyces abscess with multi-organ involvement. Kenneth A Suarez Research Day, Midwestern University. April 2024.

Robitaille A, Parameshwar Laxma S, Borla J, Singh A, Nagin U. Unveiling the uncommon nexus of myasthenia crisis complicated by atrial fibrillation and ankylosing spondylitis. Kenneth A Suarez Research Day, Midwestern University. April 2024.

Mayberry M, Grebenchtchikov A, Robitaille A, Nagin U. Increased risk of clotting after lower extremity venous stent placement: a case of deep vein thrombosis contralateral to an iliac stent used to treat May-Thurner syndrome. Kenneth A Suarez Research Day, Midwestern University. April 2024.

Parameshwar Laxma S, Robitaille A, Aratani A, Anson Q, Valdes I. Case study of a retained cystic mass despite a null β-hCG in a cesarean section ectopic pregnancy. Kenneth A Suarez Research Day, Midwestern University. April 2024.

Cheng Z, Robitaille A, Quraishi S. Adequacy of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients with COVID-19 in prone position. Society of Critical Care Medicine. January 2024.

Robitaille A, Slade K. The effects of macromolecular crowding on enzyme kinetics. Arizona Physiological Society. October 2023.

Honors and Awards

SGA Research Scholarship

2025Midwestern University

Awarded for research presented at the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Society of Dermatopathology.

MLK Jr. Scholarship for Graduate and Professional Study

2024Midwestern University

For commitment to service and academic and professional promise.

SGA Travel Scholarship

2023Midwestern University

Travel grant for AMOPS (Tulsa, OK) and MDS (San Diego, CA).

Elsevier Clinical Challenge Semifinalist

2023Midwestern University

Silver Badge Touch Hour Award

2022, 2024Midwestern University

Over 50 hours of community service.

Hobart Druid Honor Society

2021Hobart College

Awarded to 10 seniors who most embody character, loyalty, and leadership.

Rocco L. Fiaschetti ’40 Prize in Chemistry

2021Hobart College

Awarded to the top student in chemistry.

George M. Ashmun ’41 Prize in Environmental Studies

2021Hobart College

Dean’s Citizenship Award

2021Hobart College

Gordon L. Richardson Prize in Pre-Medicine

2020Hobart College

John Q. Easton ’71 Endowed Scholarship

2020Hobart College

Hobart and William Smith Trustee Scholarship

2017 – 2020Hobart College

Sisters of the Holy Cross Annual Scholarship

2017 – 2020One of five annual recipients

NEHC All-Academic Scholar

2018 – 2020Hobart College

Dean’s List

2017 – 2020Hobart College

Leadership and Activities

Medical Student Coordinator, Clinical Research Group

2023 – 2025Midwestern University

Facilitated research opportunities for preclinical students.

2nd Vice President, Class of 2025, Student Government Association

2021 – 2023Midwestern University

Organized leadership meetings for executive board members and created the student club directory.

Student Ambassador, DO/MPH Dual Degree Program

2021 – 2023Midwestern University

Mentored incoming students pursuing the Master of Public Health.

Captain, NCAA Varsity Ice Hockey

2017 – 2021Hobart College, Geneva, NY

Elected team captain for the 2020 season.
AHCA All-American Scholar; D. Michael Hazelton ’85 Memorial Award for Most Improved Player.

Teaching

Medical School Tutor

2022 – 2025Midwestern University

Tutored first- and second-year medical students in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology.

Biochemistry Teaching Fellow

2020 – 2021Hobart College

Spanish Teaching Fellow

2019 – 2021Hobart College

Volunteering

The Sun Bus

2023 – 2025Phoenix, AZ

Rewrote skin cancer prevention pamphlets and recorded sun-safety lessons for middle school students.
Skin cancer awareness outreach as the culminating project for the M.P.H.

Achilles Greater Phoenix Chapter

2022 – 2025Phoenix, AZ

Guided visually impaired athletes in weekly running and walking, and at the Mesa Marathon and local triathlons.

Professional Societies

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD)
Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (AMOPS)
Medical Dermatology Society (MDS)
Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA)
Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS)

Languages

French — native fluency
English — native fluency
Spanish — working fluency