Dr. Monfre was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. He attended the University of Wyoming, where he completed undergraduate degrees in Zoology/Physiology and Medical Microbiology, as well as a Master’s degree in Pathobiology. He attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle as part of the WWAMI regional medical education program. He completed two years of general surgery residency training at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio prior to joining the Department of Cardiothoracic surgery as an integrated resident. Dr. Monfre’s interests include cardiac and thoracic surgery, critical care and rural medicine/surgery. He plans to return to community practice in Wyoming following residency at UTHSCSA. He enjoys reading, music, hiking and spending time with his wife Heather and their two boys.
Education
MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, 2010
MS, Pathobiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, 2003
BS, Medical Microbiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, 2000
BS, Zoology/Physiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, 1999
Research experience
2004 to 2006, Research Assistant, Department of Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming: Independent investigations into antimicrobial sensitivity and resistance, development of yeast model for human ovarian cancer genes, isolation of a novel endoparasitic organism of yeast, others.
2003 to 2004, Research Associate, Dept. of Agriculture, Colorado State University: Independent investigations into antimicrobial sensitivity and resistance, mechanisms of microbial adaptation, food safety, others.
2000 to 2003, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Wyoming: Independent investigations into herpesvirus transmission, wildlife disease, large animal studies, laboratory test validation, vaccination efficacy, others. Management of USDA-funded research projects.
Publications
2003, Master’s Thesis: ‘Attempted transmission of ovine herpesvirus 2 from North American Bison (Bison bison) to susceptible ruminants.’ University of Wyoming, Dept of Vet. Science.
Presentations
2003, ‘Attempted transmission of ovine herpesvirus 2 from North American Bison (Bison bison) to susceptible ruminants.’ University of Wyoming, First Annual Graduate School Symposium, Laramie, WY.
2003, ‘Attempted transmission of ovine herpesvirus 2 from bison to sheep.’ National Bison Association’s Second Malignant Catarrhal Fever Symposium, Westminster, CO.
Honors & Awards
Intern of the Year, UTHSCSA General Surgery, 2011
Professional organizations
Member, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (2012)
Representative, UTHSCSA General Surgery Residency Counsel (2010-2012)
Representative, Medical Student Association, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
Member, American Society of Microbiologists
Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society