Current Professional Activities

• Clinical:
  • Diagnostic abdominal and thoracic ultrasound,
  • endoscopy,
  • aspirate/biopsy collection,
  • rigid and flexible diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy,
  • basic echocardiography,
  • intraluminal tracheal stenting,
  • emergency surgical procedures,
  • exotic pet emergencies,
  • advanced imaging (CT, fluoroscopy, contrast study),
  • viscoelastogram interpretation,
  • mechanical ventilation
• Leadership:
  • Mentored dozens of individuals in advanced training program (internship, residency),
  • communication with team and clients having been through FRANK and DiSC training,
  • de-escalation,
  • team dynamic and conflict resolution,
  • creative problem solving,
  • passionate about promoting an equitable and inclusive work environment
• Interests:
  • Respiratory emergencies,
  • tracheal stents,
  • toxicology,
  • trauma,
  • transfusion therapy and coagulation,
  • surgical emergencies
  • Hundreds of hours of lecture and lab at dozens of national, international, local congresses and webinars.
  • RECOVER certified instructor

Relationships/Spouse/Children

• Wife and 2 dogs

Hobbies

• Curling,
• outdoor recreational activities (hiking, camping),
• motorcycle and football enthusiast,
• active runner (3 full marathons, >12 half)

Favorite Book, Movie, and/or Song

• I’m a Star Wars and Lord of the Rings fan

Favorite Quote

• Currently, "With gratitude, optimism is sustainable" - Michael J Fox