Education & Training:

B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH., 1967
Pre-Med Studies, Portland State University, 1970
M.D., University of Oregon Medical School, 1974
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Medical Center, 1974-1975
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Medical Center, 1975-1977
Visiting Fellow in Gastroenterology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England, 1978
Fellowship, Gastroenterology, OHSU, 1978-1980

Honors & Awards:

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, initiated as a Junior, University of Oregon Medical School, 1973.
Given "in recognition of compassionate devotion and effective service to the sick", University of Oregon Medical School, 1974.
Magna cum Laude, University of Oregon Medical School, 1974.
Edward S. Hayes Gold-Headed Cane Award, The highest award given to a graduating senior medical student.

Other Activities:

Diplomat, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1977
Diplomat, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
Chairman, Gastroenterology Section, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, 1985
Chairman, Utilization Review Committee, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, 1986-1987
Member, Executive Committee, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, 1988-1990
Chairman, Quality Improvement Council, St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center, 1994-1999
Member, American Gastroenterological Association
Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Member, Multnomah County Medical Society
Member, Oregon Medical Association