EDUCATION:
B.S. - University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1971 / M.D. - University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1975 
Post-Graduate - Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota and St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, 1975-79

HONORS:
Phi Eta Sigma Honorary Fraternity
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity
Honor's Program Member, University of Iowa, 1968-71 
Dean's Honor List, University of Iowa, 1968-71 
Honors in Chemistry, University of Iowa, 1968-71 
Appreciation Award, American Academy of Family Physicians, 1979-86 
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, 1966 
God and Country Award, 1964
Silver Beaver Award, 2002 
Who's Who in the World, Since 1996
Who's Who in America, Since 1997

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND HONOR SOCIETIES:
American Board Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomat
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
    Junior Fellow Section Chairman, 1977-78
    Junior Fellow District Vice Chairman, 1977-78
    Junior Fellow District Chairman, 1978-79
    Chairman, 1989 District VI Meeting, 1986-89
    Higher Education Loan Program Chairman, 1989-1991
    Minnesota Section Advisory Committee, 1996- 
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 
American Medical Association 
    Delegate from Minnesota, 2002-
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 
Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology 
Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Minnesota Medical Association
    Ogamized Medical Staff Section Chair, 1999-
    Delegate from Ramsey County, 1982-85, 1987-
Legislative Committee, 1989-95, 97- 
    Vice-Chairman, 1990-95
Committee on Medical Practice and Planning, 1995-96
    Vice Chairman, 1995-96 
Minnesota State Obstetrical and Gynecological Society 
     now Minnesota Section ACOG
     Local Arrangements Chairman, 1983
     Program Committee, 1984
     Section Advisory Council, 1995-1998
Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Iota Circle, President, 1974-75
Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity 
     Secretary, University of Iowa Chapter, 1972-73
     Second Vice Archon, 1982-83
     Supreme Secretary-Treasurer, 1984-1989
     Supreme Archon, 1989-1992
East Metro Medical Society (formerly Ramsey Medical Society)
     Alternate Delegate, 1982, 1986-1988
     Delegate, 1983-85, 1987-
     Trustee, 1993-94
     President-Elect, 1995
     President, 1996
Stratis Health, Inc.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Indianhead Council, Boy Scouts of America 
     Chairman's Cabinet, 1989-
     Silver Beaver Selection Committee Chair, 2003
     Council Advancement Chairman, 1997- 2000
     Executive Board, 1989- 
     Risk Management Committee, 1995-1998 
     Council Membership Chairman, 1989-1992 
     Council Varsity Scouting Chairman, 1986-89 
     Troop 513 Committee Chair, 1991-98
Rotary International
     District Governor, District 5960, 2004-05
     Assistant District Governor, District 5960, 2001-03
     District 5960 Secretary , 1997-1999 
Rotary Club of St. Paul
     President, 1992-93
     Vice President, 1991-1992
     Board of Directors, 1984-86, 1989-1991
     Chairman of various committees, 1983-92
Washington County Public Health Advisory Committee, 2000-2003
     Chairman, 2003
St. Paul Athletic Club, 1979-1992
Grace Lutheran Church, 1977-87
     Call Committee, 1980-81
     Church Council, 1984-87 
King of Kings Lutheran Church 1987- 
Actors Theatre of St. Paul
     Board of Trustees, 1980-1990 
     Second Vice President, 1984-85 
     Major Gifts Committee Chairman, 1988-89

SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota 
     Adjanct Professor
Ramsey Medical Society
     Many different Committees and Councils 
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
     Higher Education Loan Program Committee, 1986-89
     Committtee of Industrial Exhibits, 1980-84 
     Task Force on HR 2222, 1977-79 
     Task Force on Junior Fellow Questionnaire, 1978-79 
     Meeting Site Selection Committee, District VI, 1978 
     Minnesota Section Advisory Council, 1978-80,1995-1998 
Foundation for Medical Evaluation
     Physician Reviewer, 1980- 
Healthmarc, Inc.
     Physician Reviewer, 1988- 
Health One(Now Allina)
     Medical Affairs Council, 1990-92 
     Health One/Life Span Merged Companies 
     Physician Merger Task Force 1992 
     Interim Physician Forum 1992
Jacobs Institute of Women's Health 
     Founding Member, 1991- 
Medtrac, Inc.
     Physician Reviewer, 1988- 
Minnesota Medical Association
     Nomination Committee, 1988, 2005
     Committee on Blue Cross/Blue Shield Guideliness, 1987-88
PreferredOne Physician Association 
     President, 1994-96 
     Board of Directors, 1986- 
St. John's Hospital, Maplewood
     Preceptor for Family Practice Residents, 1979-
     Maternal-Child Health Committee, 1979-87 
St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul 
     Cancer Committeee, 1984-85
     Quality Assurance Committee, 1981-83 
United Hospital, St. Paul 
     Department Obstetrics-Gynecology, 1979- 
     Vice-Chairman, 1985-87, 1990-92 
     Education and Research Committee, 1983-90
     Cancer Committee, 1994-
     OB/GYN Liaison to Family Practice Department, 1981-82
     Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics Committee, 1980-84