Education

• 1988-1992 – Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA; B.A.
• 1994-1998 – Loma Linda University School of Medicine; M.D.

Postdoctoral Training

• 1998-1999 – UCLA-Harbor Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Surgical Intern
• 1999-2001 – UCLA-Harbor Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
• 2003-2005 – UCLA-Harbor Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
• 2005-2007 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Residency in Thoracic Surgery
• 2007-2008 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Advanced Cardiac Surgery
• 2008-2009 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Critical Care

Research Fellowship

• 2001-2003 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Cardiac Surgery Research

Academic Appointments

• 2002-2003 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Clinical Lecturer
• 2007-2008 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Clinical Lecturer

Clinical Appointments

• 2007-2008 – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Military

• 2003 - present – United States Navy Reserve, Lieutenant Commander - Active