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Jane Easdown, MD, Anesthesiology, Nashville, TN

JaneLetitiaEasdownMD

Anesthesiology Nashville, TN

Neuroanesthesiology

Professor, Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 615-936-6493

Summary

  • Dr. L. Jane Easdown is Professor of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Easdown is a graduate of McGill University Medical School, Montreal, Canada with postgraduate training in Anesthesiology at McMaster University and University of Toronto. At Vanderbilt since 1996, she has been the recipient of the Volker Striepe Teaching Award and is an elected member of the Academy of Excellence in Teaching. In 2015 she received a Master of Health Professions Education from Vanderbilt School of Medicine. She is Treasurer for the Society for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) and Editor in Chief for the ASA Patient Safety Editorial Board. Her academic interests are neuro anesthesiology, faculty development and patient safety.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityMPHE, Education , 2013
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1980
  • McGill University, Canada
    McGill University, CanadaBS, Biology(Cell, Molecular and Developmental), with Distinction, 1973 - 1976
  • McMaster University, Hamilton,Canada
    McMaster University, Hamilton,CanadaAnesthesiology

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • National Patient Safety Foundation Certified Professional in Patient Safety

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top 10 Reviewers, MedEdPORTAL journal AAMC, 2016-2017
  • Academy of Excellence in Teaching Vanderbilt School of Medicine, 2012
  • Career Development Award Vanderbilt Dept of Anesthesiology, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The McGrath video laryngoscope in unstable spine surgery: a case series  
    Hughes C, Mathews L, Easdown LJ, Pandharipande P, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 1/1/2010
  • Using the healthcare matrix with interns and medical students as a tool to effect change  
    Quinn DC, Reynolds PQ, Easdown LJ, Lorinc A, Southern medical journal, 1/1/2009
  • The behavioral interview- a method to evaluate ACGME competencies in resident selection  
    Easdown, LJ, Castro, P, Shinkle EP, Small L, Speer J, Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • PBLD: Awake craniotomy in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea 
    San Diego, California - 1/27/2015
  • PBLD: Both arteries in my neck are blocked 
    San Diego, California - 1/27/2015
  • PBLD: This is the worst headache of my life 
    San Diego, California - 1/27/2015
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Other

  • ASA Fundamentals of Patient Safety-Communications 
    Klass, M; Easdown J.
    1/1/2015
  • ASA Fundamentals of Patient Safety course: Epidemiology 
    O'Byrne, W;Easdown J.
    1/1/2015
  • ASA Fundamentals of Patient Safety- Systems Approach . 
    Jane Easdown
    1/1/2015
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French