BS, Psychobiology, University of California, Los Angeles

MD, Medicine, State University of NY - Buffalo

University of Tennessee, Methodist University Hospital - Internship

University of Tennessee, Hamilton Eye Institute - Residency

University of California, Los Angeles, Jules Stein Eye Institute - Fellowship

Ophthalmology: Medical and surgical management of Glaucoma, comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery.

• Rosalind W. Alcott Fellow, Jules Stein Eye Institute, 2009-2010
• The University at Buffalo Thomas J. Guttuso, M.D. Award, 2005
٠ In Recognition of Academic Excellence in Ophthalmology
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society, 2005
• Dean’s Letter of Commendation (UB), 2004
٠ In Recognition of Academic Excellence during the third year curriculum
• Dean’s Letter of Commendation (UB), 2003
٠ In Recognition of Academic Excellence during the second year curriculum
• Dean’s Letter of Commendation (UB), 2002
٠ In Recognition of Academic Excellence during the first year curriculum
• UB School of Medicine Alumni Scholarship, 2001
• Vice Provost Recognition Award (UCLA), 2000
٠ For Production of the Undergraduate Science Journal, Vol. 13
• Cover article of the UCLA Undergraduate Science Journal, 2000
• Selection to Golden Key National Honor Society, 2000
• Vice Provost Recognition Award (UCLA), 1999
٠ For Production of the Undergraduate Science Journal, Vol. 12
• Provost’s Honors List (UCLA), 12 quarters
• Outstanding Volunteer Award (Encino Regional Medical Center), 1998
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars
٠ Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership and Service Award, 1998
• Phi Eta Sigma, 1997

• American Glaucoma Society, 2009-present
• American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2006-present