The Pennsylvania State University (B.S. 1982)
Wright State University (M.D. 1986)
Ohio State University General Surgery (1986-1988)
Duke University Research Fellowship (1988-1992)
Duke University General Surgery Residency (1992-1996)
Duke University Thoracic Surgery Residency (1996-1998)
Echocardiography, myocardial strain analysis
Resuscitative circulatory support