MD, Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu City, Philippines, 1985; residency in Pediatrics, Lincoln Medical Center, NY, 1991; pediatric cardiology training, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, 1992; fellowship in pediatric cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY, 1995; Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics; board certified in pediatrics; instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support; board eligible in pediatric cardiology