Education & Training:

B.S., Biological Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1981
Ph.D., Physiology, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1986
M.D., Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, 1997
Internship, Internal Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, 1997-1998
Residency, Internal Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, 1998-2000
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, 2000-2003

Honors & Awards:

New York State Regent's Scholarship, Cornell University, 1976-1981
Honor Society, Cornell University, 1978-1981
Dean's List, Cornell University, 1978-1981
National Institutes of Health Pre-Doctoral Training Fellowship. 1981-1985
Rackham Dissertation Grant, The University of Michigan, 1983
Endocrine Society Young Investigator Grant, 1984
Rackham Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, The University of Michigan, 1985-1986
National Institutes of Health Post-Doctoral Training Fellowship. 1986-1987
National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award. 1987-1989
New Investigator Semi-Finalist, Society for the Study of Reproduction, 1989
Endocrine Society Grant, 1990
Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society, Junior Year Inductee, Oregon Health and Science University Medical School, 1996
Magna Cum Laude, Oregon Health and Science University Medical School, 1997
Edward S. Hayes Gold-Headed Cane Award, The highest award given to a graduating medical student. Given "in recognition of compassionate devotion and effective service to the sick." Oregon Health and Science University Medical School, 1997
National Fellows’ Forum Selectee, American College of Gastroenterology. One of thirty fellows selected nationally. 2003

Professional Memberships:

Member, American College of Physicians, 1997-Present
Member, American College of Gastroenterology, 2000-Present
Member, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2000-Present
Member, American Gastroenterologic Association, 2000-Present
Member, Oregon Medical Association, 2003-Present

Teaching Experience:

Instructor, Introductory Physiology, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1982-1983
Instructor, Medical Physiology, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1983-1984
Lecturer, Mammalian Reproductive Endocrinology, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1984
Supervisor of Post-Doctoral Fellows, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR 1993-1994
Student Instructor, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 1994

Volunteer Work:

Portland Habitat for Humanity, Portland, OR
Wallace Medical Concern, Non-profit agency that provides free health care for low-income, inner-city residents, Portland, OR