He has earned degrees from Howard and George Washington Universities and received his medical degree from Georgetown University, all in Washington, D.C. Dr. Carter completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, followed by a graduate program at the Harvard School of Public Health, where he received his Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. He then completed a clinical fellowship in Primary Care Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Since completing his training, Dr. Carter has held a number of clinical and administrative positions, including Medical Directorships of several local and national health care organizations. A former director of one of the major clinical clerkships, he now serves as a teacher, advisor, and mentor for students at Harvard College, the Medical School, and the School of Public Health. He regularly gives talks on medical and health-related topics to community groups and students throughout the greater Boston area. He also lectures nationally and internationally on medical and public health topics. Dr. Carter serves as a medical consultant and resource for members of the print and electronic media.