Tokiko Kushiro-Banker, B.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., Dipl. ACVAA
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
EDUCATION
• B.V.M. – Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
• Ph.D. – Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan
• M.S. – Washington State University, WA
ADVANCED CLINICAL TRAINING
• Anesthesiology Residency – Washington State University, WA
BOARD CERTIFICATION
• Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
CLINICAL INTERESTS
• Pain management including regional anesthesia, acupuncture, and physical therapy
• Peri-anesthetic gastrointestinal complications
• Equine anesthesia recovery
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Teaching students is a passion of mine. I enjoy those moments when a student “gets” a concept and I can see the light bulb above their head light up. My teaching philosophy is to help students fundamentally understand the basic sciences behind the clinical applications rather than just making them memorize everything. Solidifying these core principles allows students utilize their knowledge on patients most effectively and appropriately.
