Born
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1957

Education
University of California
B.A. Physics 1978

Boston University School of Medicine
M.D. Cum Laude 1988

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery 1995

Fellowship
American College of Surgeons,
Associate Fellow 1988
Fellow 1995

Society Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Washington State Medical Society
King County Medical Society
American Society of Breast Disease
Seattle Surgical Society
Alpha Omega Alpha (Honor Medical Society)

Faculty Appointment
Clinical Instructor, Surgery
University of Washington School of Medicine

Other Appointments
Seattle Breast Center, Treasurer 1996-1997
American Medical Women's Association,
Branch President, 1997-1998
King County Medical Society,
Alternative Delegate, 1997

Publications
Medical Editor of The HOPE Health Letter

Multiple brochures with patient tools:

• How and why to keep your own medical records
• How to avoid medical errors
• How to take medication safely
• How to talk to your doctor