EDUCATION

1993-1996
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies
University of Detroit – Mercy; Detroit, MI
Summa cum laude, (Class Rank: 1)

1978-1982
Bachelor of Arts; Psychology; minor in chemistry
University of Washington, Seattle WA
Cum Laude ; Dean’s list

HONORS & AWARDS

1996
Chairperson’s Clinical Excellence Award
(in recognition of outstanding patient care)

1995 -1996
Dean’s Scholar

1981
Mortar Board National Honor Society
(recognizing college seniors for exemplary scholarship,
leadership and service)

EMPLOYMENT

2003-2020
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Co-founder and Managing Partner of Northwest Skin Specialists
Seattle, WA

2000-2003
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Madison Skin and Laser Center
Seattle, WA

1996-1998
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Family Medicine Associates of Stamford
Stamford, CT

CERTIFICATIONS

1996-present
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
(NCCPA #1032028 ); PANCE 1996: passed with special recognition
in primary care and surgery. General score in top 1% nationally

2/21/2021
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

11/27/2000
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

LICENSURE

2000 – present
Washington State Physician Assistant License (PA10003802)

PRESENTATIONS

June, 1996
Breast Cancer Awareness
Community Health Education Project
Detroit, MI

April, 1996
Smoking Cessation: Expanding the Arsenal
Scientific Session; Detroit, MI

October, 1996
Otitis Media Grand Rounds Presentation

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants
Washington State Medical Association

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2021
WA Serv : Covid 19 Vaccine Volunteer

1999-2000
Amigos de las Americas, Seattle WA
Treasurer

1978
Amigos de las Americas
Volunteer – Vaccination Program
Dominican Republic