Education:

  • Ophthalmology Residency Program:
    University of Arkansas for Medical Science/Jones Eye Institute (November 2003 – October 2006)
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:
    University of Akansas for Medical Sciences (July 2002 – June 2003)
  • M.D., Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Science Center (August 1998 – May 2002)
  • Bachelor Degree:
    University of Texas at Austin (August 1996 – August 1997)
    University of Washington (August 1993 – June 1996)

Honors and Awards:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society: Texas Tech University HSC, School of Medicine (2002)
  • Resident Representative at American Academy of Ophthalmology Mid-Year Forum: Washington, DC (April 2005)

Research:

  • “Patient Perception of Professionalism”, Resident Research Day: Jones Eye Institute, May 2006
  • “Ophthalmic Signs of Shunt Failure in Children with Hydrocephalus”, Resident Research Day: Jones Eye Institute, May 2005
  • “Eye Injuries in Arkansas”, Resident Research Day: Jones Eye Institute, May 2004
  • Research Assitant, Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology: Houston, Texas, August 1997 – July 1998

Professional Activities:

  • Board Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Volunteer, River City Ministry Eye Clinic for Homeless, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2004 – 2006
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2003 – Present
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2005 – Present
  • American Medical Association, 1998 – Present
  • Medical Mission Trip: Juarez, Mexico, 2001, 2002