Bio
Dr. Thomas Caruso is a Professor of Pediatric Anesthesiology at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Vice-Chair of Education for the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. A passionate educator, he is dedicated to training the next generation of anesthesiologists.
Dr. Caruso serves as Associate Dean and Faculty Director of the Center for Immersive and Simulation-Based Learning at Stanford School of Medicine's Li Ka Shing Center, where he leads a team that blends traditional simulation and standardized-patient training with emerging technologies like extended reality and artificial intelligence. He also co-directs the Stanford Chariot Program, which uses immersive technologies, including spatial computing and virtual reality, to ease patients' pain and stress, encourage rehabilitation, and enhance medical education.
He holds a BS with high distinction in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia, a Master's in Education with a focus in Education Leadership from Johns Hopkins University, and an MD and a PhD in Education, both from Stanford University.
