University of Costa Rica (M.D. 1981)
University of Costa Rica Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency (1982-1984)
Baylor College of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship (1985-1987)
Baylor College of Medicine General Surgery Residency (1987-1992)
Baylor College of Medicine Thoracic & Cardiovasvular Surgery Residency (1992-1994)
Heart transplantation
Lung transplantation
Heart failure
Lung cancer
Adult thoracic surgery
Adult cardiac surgery
Cardiac assist devices