A Helena native, Dr. Tom Strizich graduated from Capital High School and completed his undergraduate studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane. After receiveing his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Strizich completed his internship and Pediatric residency at the University of Utah.

Tom, and his wife Colette, have two sons. As a former Capital High assistant tennis coach, he still likes to hit the courts. He is also an avid marathon runner.