She obtained her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware and her master’s degree from Temple University. Barbara continued her graduate education at the University of New England in Maine, where she received a master’s degree in the Physician Assistants program. She has been a Physician Assistant in Dermatology since 2001 and is trained to diagnose most skin conditions and perform many in-office procedures. Barbara is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the Tennessee Association of Physician Assistants.