University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1981)
University of Pittsburgh (M.D. 1985)
UMDNJ General Surgery Residency (1985-1990)
General Surgery, US Army (1990-1993)
Cardiothoracic Residency Brooke Army MEDCEN (1993-1995)
Chief Thoracic Surgery Eisenhower Army MEDCEN (1995-1997)
Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery Craven Regional Medical Center (1997-present)