After finishing high school at the age of 15, Strax won a scholarship to New York University, where he earned an undergraduate degree. He attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1931, and became a family doctor in Manhattan.
After graduating from high school at 15, Strax received a scholarship to New York University, where he obtained an undergraduate degree. He later attended the School of Medicine at New York University and graduated in 1931, becoming a family doctor in Manhattan.