North Georgia College ( B.S. Chemistry 1980)
Medical College of Georgia (M.D. 1984)
Carolinas Medical Center General Surgery Residency (1984-1989)
Carolinas Heart Institute Cardiothoracic and vascular Surgery Residency (1989-1991)
thoracic and abdominal aortic disease
myocardial revascularization
quality improvement
health care policy and administration
lung cancer