Elliott was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Jackson, Wyoming. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The Ohio State University in 2017. His passion for medicine was sparked after a medical relief trip to Kenya with the organization International Medical Relief. Here he learned the impact medicine can have on individuals, as well as entire communities. He currently has an interest in a surgical specialty, however, he is approaching medical school with an open mind towards all specialties. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends, working out, fishing, and playing soccer and basketball.