Tell me about your education. How has it prepared you for a career as a thoracic surgeon?

"I obtained my bachelor's degree in chemistry and my Doctor of Medicine from Duke University. I then went to Washington University School of Medicine, where I spent seven years completing my general surgery residency, focusing on thoracic surgery. After completing my residency, I decided to take the six-year integrated cardiothoracic surgery fellowship for more experience. After being mentored for 16 years during medical school, residency, and fellowship, I feel adequately prepared and confident in my skills as a thoracic surgeon."