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Fellowship: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Sports Medicine Clinic (1991-1992)

• Assistant to Team Physician for Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, Kings, Angels, PGA Tour, Senior PGA Tour and Hollywood Park Racetrack.
• Team Physician for USC Trojans Football, Baseball and Volleyball.
• Team Physician NCAA Woman’s Final Four-Basketball Tournament

Residency: Los Angeles County General Hospital / University of Southern California Medical Center (1986-1991)

• Scored in the 98th percentile on the Orthopedic In-Training Exam.

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine Degree from University of Southern California (1982-1986)

• Graduated 1st in Class
• Honors in Anatomy, Embryology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Preventative Medicine.

Baccalaureate: Bachelor of Science Degree from Loyola Marymount University

• Dean’s List all semesters
• Varsity Letterman Men’s Volleyball
• Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant

• 2008 Fluoroscopy Supervisors License
• 2004 American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• 1998 Genzyme Cartilage Repair System
• 1997 Qualified Medical Examiner
• 1994 American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Certified
• 1992 Laser Arthroscopy – C02 and Neodymium: YAG
• 1992 AO Basic Course
• 1991 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• 1986 Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners

• Olympic Training Center – Chula Vista
• Southwestern Junior College
• Bonita Vista High School
• Chula Vista High School
• Eastlake High School
• Montgomery High School
• Sweetwater High School
• Castle Park High School
• Hilltop High School
• Southwest High School

• 1986 Ph Kappa Phi- All University Honor Society
• 1985 Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society
• 1985 Certificate of Academic Excellence – University of Southern California School of Medicine
• 1981 Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society

• 1998-2005 San Diego County Trauma System Medical Audit Committee – Orthopedic Representative
• 1999-2005 Sharp Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Supervisory Committee
• 1994-2008 Sharp Memorial Hospital Trauma Morbidity and Mortality Committee
• 1994-2008 Sharp Memorial Hospital Trauma Committee
• 1998-2005 Sharp Memorial Hospital Infection Committee
• 2000-2008 Sharp Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Trauma Committee
• 1994-2005 Sharp Chula Vista Hospital Surgery Supervisory Committee
• 1997-2005 Sharp Chula Vista Ortho/Neuro Supervisory Committee
• 1998-2005 Sharp System-wide Orthopedic Supervisory Committee
• 1993-1994 Advisory Board, Ehlers-Danlos Foundation
• 1993 Admissions Committee Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
• 1992 Executive Committee USC Orthopedic Residency Program
• 1991 Admissions Committee USC Orthopedic Residency Program
• 1991-1992 Steering Committee USC Orthopedic Residency Program

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• Western Orthopedic Association
• California Orthopedic Association
• American Medical Association
• California Medical Association
• San Diego County Medical Association
• Union of American Physicians and Dentists
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department- Civilian Volunteer

• Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
• Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
• Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
• Los Angeles Avengers (AFL)
• USC Athletics (NCAA)
• PGA Tour
• AVP Nissan Series San Diego Open