Michael holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Namibia.

He founded the Namibian Student Surgical Society and serves on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Student Surgical Societies, where he empowers African medical students to address surgical challenges in their communities.

His research on enhancing diabetic care in rural Namibia reflects his broader dedication to healthcare reform, proposing strategic improvements in healthcare delivery.

Michael was selected as one of 25 global delegates for the Future Surgeon Delegation at the World Congress of Surgery in Malaysia, a recognition of his commitment to improving surgical systems in low-resource settings.

As Junior Mayor of Windhoek, he led impactful community health initiatives, including HIV PrEP awareness and efforts to combat a Hepatitis E outbreak.

Michael was also recently selected as a Rhodes Scholar.

After completing the Mandela Rhodes Programme, he will continue his studies at Oxford University, where he plans to focus on integrating technology with healthcare to transform access to medical services throughout Africa.

Beyond medicine, he is a professional photographer and has worked as a freelance photographer for Agence France-Presse.