John Christoforetti, MD was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1975.  He graduated with highest honors from Peters Township High School.

As a student at the University of Notre Dame his academic success earned him membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta, the national premedical honors society.

He also continued his athletic pursuits through participation in the Notre Dame Boxing program.  As a freshman he was named "Best Freshman Boxer" and fought to a draw in the championship of his weight class.  He earned the "Best Boxer" award twice during his upperclass years and was champion in his weight division three consecutive years.  As a junior and senior he served as team captain.  The RecSports Division of the athletic department awarded him the Lifetime Service Award in 1997 for his role in the men's and women's boxing programs.