Academics

 

         2007 - Present – Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI)

Biomedical Science / Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

American Medical Students Association

National Scholars Honor Society

 

         2005 - 2006 – Strayer University (Alexandria, VA)

During my military service I continued my education through online and evening courses.

         2003 - 2004 – University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)

Pre-Medical Curriculum, Residential College

Team Captain, Intramural Basketball

Group Leader, Freshman Orientation

 

         2001 - 2003 – Rudolf Steiner High School (Ann Arbor, MI)

Captain, Varsity Basketball

Captain, Varsity Golf

President, Biology Club

Yearbook Editor

Prom Committee Chair

Drama Club

Professional

         2008 – US Army Medical Department Center & School (Ft Sam Houston, TX)

Department of Combat Medic Training

I became qualified as a US Army Healthcare Specialist and passed the NREMT administered examination for Emergency Medical Technician – Basic.  Included in my combat medic training were hemorrhage control, airway management, treatment of a variety of different types of penetrating trauma, IV hypotensive fluid resuscitation, CBRNE principles, triage and evacuation (both air and ground), vaccinations, sterilization techniques, and medical records management.   

 

         2008 – Michigan Concealed Pistol License

I received hours of classroom instruction on the legal and ethical considerations of involved with carrying a concealed pistol and was required to complete the National Rifle Association’s Basic Personal Protection Course. This license was issued after a thorough marksmanship examination and a rigorous screening of my criminal background. 

 

         2004 – US Army School of Infantry (Ft Benning, GA)

A thorough and intense 15-week course teaching leadership and physical fitness techniques, orienteering, weapons systems familiarization and other basic combat infantryman skills.