- 2005
Excellence in Teaching AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2002
One of Top Doctor's in JacksonvilleJacksonville Magazine
- 1985
First Prize, Resident Essay ContestAmerican College of Surgeons
- 1978
Merck Manual AwardMedical School, University of California, Irvine
- 1977
Alpha Omega AlphaMedical School, University of California, Irvine
- 1976
Ciba Book AwardMedical School, University of California, Irvine
- 1975
Merck Manual AwardMedical School, University of California, Irvine
- 1973
Sigma XiUniversity of California, Los Angeles
- 1973
B.S. with highest honors in chemistry and summa cum laudeUniversity of California, Los Angeles
- 1973
MedalAmerican Society of Chemists
- 1972
Phi Beta KappaUniversity of California, Los Angeles
- 1972
Undergraduate Research FellowshipLawrence Radiation Laboratory, Berkeley, CA
- 1971
National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research FellowUniversity of California, Los Angeles