Undergrad: B.S. from New Mexico State University in New Mexico Medical Degree: The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine in Albuquerque Residency: The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine in Albuquerque Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS); Research Masters of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR); American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Subspecialty of the Hand (SOTH); American Board of Independent Medical Examiners Certification; American Board of Independent Medical Examiners Certification; Specialty Fellowship I, Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Fellowship; Specialty Fellowship II, Orthopaedic Elbow, Hand, & Microvascular Fellowship; Research Masters of Science in Clinical Research Distinction. The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center Awards: UNM School of Medicine iTeach award; Editor’s Spotlight/Take 5: Is Grit Associated with Burnout and Well-being in Orthopaedic Resident and Faculty Physicians? A Multi-institution Longitudinal Study Across Training Levels. Article featured in the September Issue of Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, CORR; The Magazine 2022: Top Doctors Recognition of Excellence; Exemplary Professors Award; Stellar Consultant Award; Winquist Award