University of Tehran (M.D.1971)
MacNeal Memorial Hospital (Internship 1972-1973)
University of Wisconsin General Surgery(1973-1977)
University of Wisconsin Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship (1977-1979)
Adult thoracic surgery
Valve repair and replacement
Arterial coronary by-pass surgery
Adult congenital cardiac surgery
Bloodless medicine and surgery
Development of Cardiovascular Centers of Excellence
Personal: Flying and soaring
Prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke