EDUCATION
2006 - 2010 The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - School of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK.
Residency - Otorhinolaryngology
2005 - 2006 The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - School of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK.
Internship - Preliminary Surgery / Otorhinolaryngology
2001 - 2005 The University of Mississippi Medical Center - School of Medicine, Jackson, MS. MD, May 2005
1997 - 2001 The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Bachelor of Science, Biology, Summa Cum Laude
1995 - 1997 The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, Columbus, MS
HONORS AND AWARDS
2004 - 2005 Alpha Omega Alpha, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine
2001 - 2003 John C. and Nina S. Culley Memorial Scholarship, The University of Mississippi Medical Center
2000 - 2001 Phi Kappa Phi, The University of Mississippi Alpha Epsilon Delta, The University of Mississippi Golden Key National Honor Society, The University of Mississippi
LICENSURE
2012 – present Full Medical License. State of Mississippi
2006 - 2012 Full Medical License. State of Oklahoma
2005 - 2006 Training Medical License. State of Oklahoma
CERTIFICATION
USMLE
Step 1: June, 2003 - 239
Step 2: July, 2004 - 255
Step 2 CS: January, 2005 - Passed
Step 3: July, 2006 - Passed American Board Otolaryngology: June, 2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2006-2010 Borden RC, Saunders JE, Berryhill WE, Thompson DM, Queimado
LVF. Hyaluronic acid hydrogel sustains the delivery of dexamethasone across the round window membrane. Audiology & Neurotology. Publication pending minor revisions.
2004-2005 The prevalence of HPV types 6 and 11 in human amniotic fluid.
John M. Schweinfurth, M.D., Department of Otolaryngology,
The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
2002-2005 Surgical Scholars Program. Mentor - Scott P. Stringer, M.D.,
Department of Otolaryngology, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
EMPLOYMENT
2012-present Otolaryngology Associates, Ltd., Columbus, MS
2010-2012 Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
2001 Summer: Coroner's Assistant, Mississippi Mortuary Services, Pearl, MS
2000 Spring: Lab Assistant for Dr. Lidija Halda-Alija, Biology Department, The University of Missisissippi, Oxford, MS
1999 Summer: Shadowed Walter N. Cosby, MD, Otorhinolaryngology, Columbus, MS, for one month
1998 Summer: Clerk, Cashier, Sneed's Ace Hardware, Oxford, MS
1997 Summer: Waiter, Ryan's Family Steakhouse, Columbus, MS
1996 Summer: Dishwasher, Doug and Hazel's Drive-In, Columbus, MS
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2001-2005 Volunteer, Jackson Free Clinic for the Homeless, Jackson, MS
2001-2005 Extramural Volleyball and Basketball, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Jackson, MS
2001-2002 Structure Committee Member, Jackson Free Clinic for the Homeless, Jackson, MS
2000-2001 Alpha Epsilon Delta, Internet Coordinator, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
MEMBERSHIPS
2012-present Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology
2012-present Prairie Medical Society
2012-present American Academy of Otolaryngic Allery
2010-present Christian Society of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgeons
2005-present American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
2001-2005, 2012-present Mississippi State Medical Association
2001-2010 American Medical Association
OUTSIDE INTERESTS
Hunting, Fishing, Archery, Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Snorkeling, Canoeing, Camping