Hi, I’m Michael Zhou, a PhD student in Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at Georgia Tech.

On September 9, 2025 (~11:05 AM), I was riding a Lime scooter near the Stamps Health Center when I hit the curb and fell on my left side. I fractured my left elbow (radial head) and chipped two teeth. I received emergency care at Grady Hospital and ongoing dental treatment at B-You Dentistry.

After talking with UnitedHealthcare Student Resources and exploring upgrades, I learned that major dental procedures (root canals/crowns) and these accident-related services are not covered by my student plan and can’t be covered retroactively. I’m on a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) stipend ($2,520/month before taxes), and I’ve been paying the dental bills in installments, but the total is beyond what I can manage alone.

I’m asking for help to cover the uncovered medical and dental costs so I can recover and stay focused on teaching and research.

How funds will be used (receipts available):

Estimated total: ≈ $12,200 (may be lower — to be confirmed by insurance)

Campaign goal (including a small buffer for medications, transportation, etc.): $13,000 (may be lower — to be confirmed by insurance)

All receipts have been posted with sensitive details (patient IDs, addresses, etc.) redacted for privacy. Full documentation is available upon request. I’ll continue posting updates as bills are paid and treatment progresses.

Any amount — large or small — makes a huge difference. If you can’t donate, even sharing the link means a lot.

Thank you for helping me get back on my feet and back to the lab/classroom.

- Michael Zhou