University Texas Medical Branch, School of Allied Health Sciences (B.S. 1982)
Texas A&M College of Medicine (M.D. 1990)
Brooke Army Medical Center General Surgery Internship (1990-1991)
Brooke army Medical Center General Surgery Residency (1992-1996)
Brooke Army Medical Center Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (1996-1997)
Brooke Army Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1999-2001)