Born in Danang, Viet Nam, Dr. Rose moved to the U.S. in 1975. He received two undergraduate degrees from the University of Florida in Gainesville, one in Exercise Physiology and one in Entomology and Nematology. Prior to joining North Florida Surgeons, Dr. Rose served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Florida as well as the University of South Florida Department of Surgery. He received his Medical Doctorate from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his residency at Detroit Medical Center at Wayne State University. He is fellowship-trained in critical care by the Department of Surgery, University of Florida in Jacksonville. Dr. Rose is Board certified in General Surgery and Critical Care and is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons.