Professor Dr. Anita Honkanen

Biography

Anita Honkanen is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Medicine. She joined the Stanford faculty in 2003 and has served as the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia from 2006 to 2019. Honkanen's work includes clinical care, administrative responsibilities, teaching, and research aimed at improving physician, trainee, and student wellness. She has contributed to the development of in-situ pediatric simulation models utilized in various medical institutions. Currently, she is the Associate Dean for Wellness and Student Life Advising at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine and a Master of Science in Health Services Research from Stanford University. Her clinical focus lies in Pediatric Anesthesia, and she is actively involved in organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, serving on the Executive Committee for the Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

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