Internship/Residency Training:
· Internship: General Surgery (July 1984-June 1985):
· SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse
· David Fromm, M.D., Chairman

Residency: Orthopedic Surgery (July 1985-June 1989):
· SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse
· David G. Murray, M.D., Chairman

Education:
· Mohonasen High School 1972-1976: Schenectady, NY
· B.S. Biology 1976-1980: Valedictorian Siena College, Loudonville, NY
· M.D. 1980-1984: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, NY
· M.B.A. Professional Program 1997-2004: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Academic Prizes and Awards:
· Valedictorian, Siena College (Class of 1980), Summa Cum Laude, Siena College (1980)
· Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society
· Science Division Award for Excellency in Major Field Biology, Siena College (1980)
· Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (1985)
· Resident's Essay Award, Arthroscopy Association of North America, for "Anatomic and Biomechanical Analysis of the Arthroscopic Wafer Procedure," Orlando, FL (Apr. 19, 1990)
· Clinical Preceptor of the Academic Year: (1999-2000): awarded to CNY Orthopedics surgeons for best teaching to Drs. deRosa, Lasda, Fatti, Wnorowski, Wiese, DiStefano, DiChristina, and PA Failing by LeMoyne College PA training program graduates (September, 2000)

Membership of Professional Societies:
· American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
· Arthroscopy Association of North America
· Eastern Orthopedic Association
· American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
· American College of Sports Medicine
· Wilderness Medical Society
· Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
· American Medical Association
· New York State Medical Society
· Onondaga County Medical Society