Bachelor of Science in Physics from the Davidson College, North Corolina 1982; Master of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Virginia, 1984; M.D. from the Wake Forest University, North Carolina, 1989; Master of Science in Medical Sciences from the University of Texas Medical Branch, 1997; at the time of selection Flight Surgeon-Flight Medicine Clinic, Johnson Space Center; unsuccessful application for NASA astronaut group 18; hobbies: backpacking and mountain climbing, family activities, swimming, scuba diving, snowboarding, playing guitar, and reading.