Bachelor of science in bioscience from U.S. Naval Academy, 1977; doctorate in medicine from Wayne State University, 1981; master of science in systems management from University of Southern California, 1988; master of public health in health policy from the University of North Carolina, 1989; Ph.D. in epidemiology from the University of North Carolina, 1989; Captain, Medical Corps, USN; hobbies: Competitive triathlons, ocean swim racing, marathons, downhill and cross-country skiing, scuba diving, backpacking.