University of Texas Medical Branch; Department of Oncology and Geriatrics at Galveston 1999-2002 – Fellowship University of Texas Medical Branch; Department of Internal Medicine at Galveston 1996-2002 – Residency University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 1996 – Medical Doctorate St. Thomas School of Medical Technology Nashville 1992 – Med Tech Southern Methodist University Dallas 1986 – M.F.A Pomona College at Claremont 1981 – Bachelor