Education and Accomplishments:
DVM - Ohio State University - 1979
Internship - Harborside Animal Clinic - 1979-81
Surgical Residency - Texas A&M University - 1981-84
Master of Science - Texas A&M University - 1984
Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Surgeons - 1988
Radiology Residency - North Carolina State University - 1992-94
Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Radiology - 1995

Professional areas of special interest:
Diagnostic imaging (radiology, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography)

Professional Afilliations:
American College of Veterinary Radiology
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
American Veterinary Medical Association
Phi Zeta Mississippi State University 1989

Awards:
Dean's Pegasus Award for Service - Mississippi State University - 1989
Dean's Extra Mile Award - Mississippi State University - 1988
Fifth Annual Johnson Scholarship Award - Texas A&M University - 1984 - For recognition of exceptional merit and outstanding achievement in post-doctoral studies of veterinary surgery

Personal interests:
Flying, running and scuba diving