Tedesco graduated from high school in Fairfield, Connecticut, in 1961, Fairfield University (cum laude) in 1965, and the St. Louis University School of Medicine (cum laude) in 1969.
Tedesco graduated from high school in Fairfield, Connecticut, in 1961, earned a degree from Fairfield University (with honors) in 1965, and received his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine (with honors) in 1969.