"Residents in this program are chosen because they demonstrate acheivement, curiosity and compatibility with other residents. We have found that each of these factors is important in identifying residents that have the potential to grow throughout their residency into fully competent psychiatrists. Because importance is placed on compatibility with other residents, residents feel that they become a part of our residency family. We expect the members of 'our family' to be competent, compassionate and driven by a passion to learn about the field of psychiatry so that they can provide the highest quality of patient care that is possible. If that description characterizes you, you may be a good match for our program."

Position

Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Joint Appointment: Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology
Texas A&M University College of Medicine

Director
Psychiatry Clinical Research Center
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Waco

Staff Psychiatrist
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System - Waco

Education

Oral Roberts University, B.S., 1974 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Baylor College of Medicine, M.D., 1983, Houston, Texas
Baylor College of Medicine, Ph.D., 1983, Houston, Texas

Professional Training

Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Houston, Texas
Transitional Residency1983 - 1984

Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA
Psychiatry Residency1984 - 1987 

Prior Professional Employment

1987-2000:
Senior Staff
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Scott & White Clinic

1991-2000:
Medical Director
Acute Psychiatry Unit
Scott & White Memorial Hospital

1997-2000:
Program Director
General Psychiatry Residency Program
Texas A&M University Health Science Center/Scott & White Memorial Hospital

1996-1997:
Associate Program Director
General Psychiatry Residency Program
Texas A&M University Health Science Center/Scott & White Memorial Hospital

1993-1999:
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Joint Appointment: Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology
Texas A&M University College of Medicine

1987-1992:
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University Health Science Center 

Professional Memberships

American Psychiatric Association
American Medical Association
Society for Neuroscience