University of Kansas (B.A. Chemistry 1976)
Kansas University School of Medicine (M.D. 1979)
Residency; General Surgery Med. Univ. South Carolina (1979-1984)
Fellowship; CV & Thor Surgery Univ. Al. Birmingham (July - Dec,1984)
Residency; CV & Thor Surgery Univ. Al. Birmingham (1984-1986)
Am. Board Surgery Recertification (Dec 2016)
Am. Board Thoracic Surgery Recertification (Dec 2017)
Added Qualifications Surgical Critical Care Recertification (Sept 2012)
Surgical Critical Care
Process of Care &Outcomes Research
Valvular Heart Disease
Operative Techniques
General Thoracic Surgery