He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Carson-Newman University and a Master’s of Medical Science degree from St. Francis University. He completed multiple internships at Johns Hopkins Hospital with an emphasis on mood disorders. James also has extensive experience as a psychiatric emergency department provider at Parkland Hospital in downtown Dallas. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, James served ten years as a firefighter and paramedic. He is actively involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Association of Physician Assistants in Psychiatry (APAP). In his free time, he enjoys wood and metal working.