Biography


Board certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine, and with a masters in Global Health Science, Dr. Crawford founded the Division of Global Health Equity within the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at Stanford in 2011. She currently serves as the Director of Global Engagement Strategy and as the Global Health Equity fellowship director. With a passion for improving access to medical education and professional development as tools to improve the lives of diverse patients, Dr. Crawford serves on and chairs multiple committees at the local, national and international levels. With expertise in medical education and global perioperative care, she is a consultant and advisor to several international organizations including the WHO, Lancet Commission, EECC, and others. She is the creator and Editor-in-Chief of the Global Anesthesia and Critical Care Learning Resource Center ("the LRC"), an open-access online education platform and is the proud recipient of the 2021 Kevin Malott Humanitarian Service Award, for her work with the Pine Ridge Native American community in South Dakota during COVID-19.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • MSc, UCSF, Global Health Sciences (2011)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2009)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine (2009)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (2009) CA
  • Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Registrar (2008) TX
  • Internship: Baptist Health System Inc (2005) AL
  • Medical Education: University of Alabama School of Medicine (2004) AL

Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA (2022)
  • Anesthesia Teaching Scholar Award, Stanford University (2009)
  • Kevin Malott Humanitarian Service Award, Stanford Health Care (2021)
  • Stanford Advanced Leadership Program Nomination, Stanford University (2013)
  • Stanford Faculty Development Nomination, Stanford University (2013)
  • Stanford Leadership Development Nomination, Stanford University (2014)

Memberships
  • Board Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists Charitable Foundation (2023 - Present)
  • Medical Oxygen Advisory Board, Lancet Global Health (2022 - Present)
  • Roster of Consultants, World Health Organization (2022 - Present)
  • Education Committee Member, World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (2020 - Present)
  • Global Health Committee - Chair, California Society of Anesthesiologists (2020 - Present)
  • Board of Directors, Eden I&R (2019 - 2021)
  • Honorary Associate Professor, University of Rwanda (2018 - Present)
  • ASA-GHO Rwanda Program Lead, American Society of Anesthesiologists (2017 - 2021)
  • Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society - International Education Foundation, CASIEF (2017 - 2021)
  • ASA-Global Humanitarian Outreach, American Society of Anesthesiologists (2015 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director, Global Health Equity Fellowship (2013 - Present)
  • Director, Global Engagement Strategy (2022 - Present)
  • Director, Editor-in-Chief, Global Anesthesia and Critical Care Learning Resource Center (2020 - Present)
  • Founder, Division of Global Health Equity (2011 - Present)

Publications

Practice Locations


SHC- Anesthesia (300P) Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-6411

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