Education
- Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health — California State University, Long Beach (1996–1998)
- Master of Nursing in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing — University of California, Los Angeles (1985–1987)
- Bachelor of Nursing — University of San Diego (1979–1981)
- Associate of Arts in Nursing — Maricopa Community College, Phoenix, AZ (1976–1977)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse — Phoenix Union High School Vocational Program (1970–1972)
Residency
- Psychiatric placements at Patton State Hospital and Tri-City Mental Health
- Medical placements at Loma Linda VA, Tri-Care/DOD, ER, and Beaver Medical Clinic
Practicing medicine since 1995
