He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska. Steve completed Orthopedic Residency training at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. He was trained as a medical laboratory technician at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington D.C. While in the Air Force Steve achieved the Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, Commendation Medals and Achievement Medals. He was also Air University Physician Assistant of the Year.