1992 - 1996

My first two didactic years were completed at the main medical school campus in Kansas City, MO. My last two clinical training years were completed at University Community Hospital in Tampa, FL. I was able to surround myself with a plethora of orthopedic surgery learning opportunities after completing my daily clinical extern requirements. I mentored under Dr. Phillip G Spiegel at Tampa General Orthopedic Trauma Clinic. Dr. Speigel afforded many learning opportunities and allowed me interaction with the orthopedic residents and other orthopedic attendings.

1987 - 1992

I was very fortunate to secure employment at Shriner's Orthopedic Hospital in Tampa, FL. while attending my graduate medical courses at USF. I worked directly with the children in the child life department for four years. My experiences with these amazing children forever changed my life and had a very large impact on my future career as an orthopedic surgeon.

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1982 - 1986

During my summer breaks, and Christmas holidays I was able to work at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. I worked in many different capacities. My first summer I worked as an orderly on the orthopedic surgery floor. I later worked in the emergency room as an emergency medical technician. These early opportunities offered me valuable insight into the practice of medicine.

1982