Jose D. Castillo III

Dr. Jose D. Castillo III is an Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University's School of Health Professions, Department of Nurse Anesthesia. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), he holds leadership roles including President-Elect of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and past President of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Technology, Keiser University
• Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, Wolford College
• Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Colegio de la Purisima Conception
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, West Visayas State University

His research spans nurse anesthesia, health policy, transgender healthcare, and cultural competency. He has published on systematic reviews in anesthesia, inclusive practices for LGBTQ+ patients, and regulatory challenges in nursing. His recent work explores pharmacological applications in obstetric anesthesia and healthcare disparities in credentialing.

Dr. Castillo has mentored students on research topics like ventilatory management of obese patients and anesthesia effects on breast cancer metastasis. His presentations focus on gender-affirming care, nursing advocacy, and healthcare policy reforms.

• Ira P. Gunn Award for Outstanding Professional Advocacy (2021)
• Fellow designation (2024), FAANA