Dr. Richland received his undergraduate degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He received his medical degree from Saint Louis University. Throughout his training he received many honors and awards including election to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and Alpha Sigma Nu Medical Honor Societies. He graduated as a top overall student and received The Surgery Award as the top surgery student. Dr. Richland completed his plastic surgery training at University of California, Irvine (UCI) and was the first and only two-time recipient of the academic achievement award.