UMKC 6 Yr. Combined Medical School (BA/MD 1983)
LSU-S General Surgery Residency (1983-1988)
U of L Plastic Surgery Residency (1989-1991)
UTSW(Parkland) Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1992-1995)
USAMC Asst. Prof./Div. Chief Cardiothoracic Surgery (1995-1997)
Private Practice Cardiothoracic Surgery (1997- present)