- 1992
Summa Cum LaudeSan Diego State University
- 1992
Distinction in BiologySan Diego State University
- 1991
Research FellowshipAmerican Heart Association
- 1991
ScholarshipAwarding Organization
- 1991
Mabel Myers Memorial ScholarshipAwarding Organization
- 1991
University Scholar Award ScholarshipSL Frankel
- 1990
MemberAlpha Epsilon Delta National Premedical Honor Society
- 1990
Mabel Myers Memorial ScholarshipAwarding Organization
- 1989
Student Council ScholarshipSan Diego State University College of Sciences
- 1988
MemberGolden Key International Honour Society
- 1987
Deans ListSan Diego State University
- 1987
MemberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- 1987
MemberMortar Board Society