He has an AB degree from Harvard, an MD from Albany Medical College and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Regis University. He completed a surgery residency at the University of Virginia, an NIH postdoctoral fellowship in cardiovascular surgery and a thoracic surgery residency at the University of Michigan. He has had board certification in both Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. He has held Medical Director positions at Boston Scientific, Hospira and AbbVie, and has consulted for a number of large and small biotechnology companies and CROs. He has extensive experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Quality, Safety, Risk Management and Pharmacovigilance.