Dr. Chi Ho Tsui

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Chi-Ho Ban Tsui is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. He completed his medical training at Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1995 and holds a Master of Science in Pharmacy. With over 16 years of clinical experience at the University of Alberta Hospital and Stollery Children's Hospital, Dr. Tsui was recruited to Stanford in 2016. His research interests focus on improving the accuracy of epidural catheter placement and the use of ultrasound in regional anesthesia, particularly for peripheral nerve blocks. He developed the E-Catheter catheter-over-needle kit to enhance the reliability and reproducibility of regional anesthesia practices and integrates the latest ultrasound advancements into his work. Dr. Tsui has authored and co-authored several influential textbooks, including clinical recommendations for ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his research contributions, including the CAS Research Recognition Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Recently, he received the prestigious Gaston Labat Award in 2025.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teach and conduct research in the field of anesthesiology, focusing on regional anesthesia techniques.

Awards

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John Bradley Young Educator Award

2005-01-01
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CAS Research Recognition Award

2015-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

2022-01-01
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Gaston Labat Award

2025-01-01

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.