Bucknell University (B.S. Cum Laude 1983)
University of Virginia School of Medicine (M.D. 1987)
Northwestern University General Surgery Residency (1987-1990)
Northwestern University Cardiothoracic Surgery Research (1990-1991)
Northwestern University General Surgery Residency (1991-1993)
University of Pittsburgh Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1993-1996)