ThomasECoxMD

Anesthesiology • Evergreen, CO

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Professor Emeritus at Washington University

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Office
Evergreen Lake
Evergreen, CO 80439

Summary

Dr. Thomas E. Cox, M.D. is Professor Emeritus and the former Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair and Professor at Washington University. He served as Vice-Chairman for Education and Chief of Pediatrics for the Department of Anesthesiology and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

The principal focus of his academic career has been advancing the education and mentorship of physicians with the creation of innovative career development programs, international collaborations, and projects like the book entitled “Becoming an Intentional Physician”.

Clinical Expertise

Pediatric anesthesiology, Global health, Medical education, Career Development and Mentorship

Education & Training

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 1998 - 1999
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Anesthesiology, 1986 - 1989
University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

MO State Medical License Active through 2026
CO State Medical License Active through 2025
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Doctors in Pediatric Anesthesiology Best doctors, 2013-2020
Inaugural Rudolph L. and Mary Frances Wise Endowed Chair and Professor of Pediatric Anesthesiology Washington University School of Medicine, 2018
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Washington University Department of Anesthesiology, 2015
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Washington University Department of Anesthesiology, 2001, 2004, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Massive Fetal Transfusion During an Emergency Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment for a Congenital Infantile Fibrosarcoma: A Case Report.
Andrew S. Oster, Eduardo Reina, James J. Fehr, Robert P. Moore, Thomas E. Cox
A&A Practice. 2019-10-01
Leadership in Postgraduate Medical Education
Thomas E. Cox, Alex S. Evers, David J. Murray
Anesthesiology. 2010-09-01
69 citations
Sedation and anesthesia protocols used for magnetic resonance imaging studies in infants: provider and pharmacologic considerations.
Priti G. Dalal, David J. Murray, Thomas Cox, John D. McAllister, Rebecca Snider
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2006-10-01

Books/Book Chapters

Becoming an Intentional Physician
Tom Cox MDWashU Libraries, St. LouisEdition 1st,2025

Lectures

The Importance of Professional Identity Formation for the Career Development of Physicians
South African Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting - Pretoria, South Africa - 2020
Improving Perioperative Care in Resource Challenged Countries
Washington University Global Health Forum - St. Louis, MO - 2019
Innovative Training for Future Leaders in Anesthesiology
International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, IL - 2018
Career Development and Training of Clinician-Scientists
South African Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting- Cape Town, South Africa - 2018
International Collaborations and Quality Improvement Initiatives
Roosevelt Hospital Visiting Professor Grand Rounds - Guatemala City, Guatemala - 2017
Perioperative Complications and Quality Improvement Initiatives
Roosevelt Hospital Visiting Professor Grand Rounds - Guatemala City, Guatemala - 2016
Career Paths for the Aspirant Educator
International Anesthesia Research Society Career Symposium - Honolulu, Hawaii - 2015
Complications of General Anesthesia in Infants and Children
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Intensive Review of Pediatric Anesthesiology - Phoenix, AZ - 2015
Implications of Genetic Disease in Infants and Children
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Intensive Review of Pediatric Anesthesiology - Phoenix, AZ - 2015
Is There a Pediatric Consultant in the House?
American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 2015
Perioperative Management of the Compromised Pediatric Airway
All India Institute for Medical Science Conference - New Delhi, India - 2014
Anesthesiology Competency-Based Education: Past, Present, and Future
Fortis Medical Center Continuing Education Conference - New Delhi, India - 2014
Staying Healthy and Safe as an Anesthesiologist
Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds - St. Louis, MO - 2014
Perioperative Management of a Acute and Recurrent Thrombosis of a Blalock-Taussig Shunt in a Neonate with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Society of Pediatric Anesthesia Annual Fall Meeting - New Orleans, LA - 2014
Complications of General Anesthesia
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Grand Rounds - Accra, Ghana - 2013
Management of a Pediatric Patient with a Bleeding Disorder
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Annual Meeting - Las Vegas, Nevada - 2013
The Jennifer Cole International Education Initiative: A Model for International Partnerships in Education
Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds - St. Louis, MO - 2013
Induction Strategies for the Compromised Pediatric Airway
American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting - Washington, D.C. - 2012
Management of the Pediatric Trauma Patient
Society of Pediatric Anesthesia Annual Fall Meeting - Washington, D.C. - 2012
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Other

Changing the education paradigm for residency training: new opportunities for fostering academic careers
Cox T, Murray D, AUA Newsletter
2014