University of Notre Dame (B.A. 1985)
LSU Medical School, New Orleans (M.D. 1991)
Emory University General Surgery Residency(1991-1998)
Emory University Cardiothoracic Research Fellowship (1993-1995)
UAB Cardiothoracic Residency (1998-2000)
UAB Cardiothoracic Fellow (2000-2001)