Education 1987-1991
MD, University of Minnesota School of Medicine 1982-1986
BA, Magna cum Laude, Luther College, IA Postgraduate Training
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Harry Truman VA Medical Center Internship: Transitional, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Certification/Licenser Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1996 Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1992 Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Current ND & MN Medical & Surgery Licenses
Fellow of American College of Surgeons, 2005
Visx Excimer Laser System PRK with Astigmatism & High Myopia Course
PTK Training Course
Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis Program
Photorefractive Keratectomy
C-LASIK: Lamellar Refractive Surgery Course
Visian ICL Certification
Clinic Privledges
Innovis, Fargo ND
Meritcare/Dakota Clinic, Fargo ND
Bridges Medical Center, Ada MN
St. Mary's, Detroit Lakes, MN
Lisbon Medical Center, Lisbon ND
Professional Research & Work Experience 1997- Present
Private Practice - General Ophthalmologist 1995-1996
Dakota Clinic Ltd. - Staff Ophthalmologist 1992-1995
University of Missouri Hospitals - Moonlight as emergency room physician 1990
University of Minnesota Dept. of Ophthalmology - Research in corneal immunology 1987
Mayo Clinic - Thoracic Biochemistry Dept. clinical and laboratory research 1986
Medtronic Inc. - Pacemaker research 1985
Chicago Medical School. Dept. of Immunology and Microbiology - Immunology research Academic Appointments 1996-Present
Assistant Clinical Professor, UND School of Medicine, Dept. of Surgery 1995
Chief Resident, University of Missouri Hospitals, Dept. of Ophthalmology Professional Memberships/Societies American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons North Dakota Medical Association Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa Society National Eagle Scout Association Northern Lights Council Board Member |