Jeffrey Darna

Jeffrey Darna, CRNA, DNP is a Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He serves as Co-Program Director of the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program. His work focuses on CRNA wellness, professional career optimization, and addressing opioid crisis challenges within nurse anesthesiology contexts. He collaborates with the USC Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI).

• Primary academic affiliation: Keck School of Medicine, USC
• Key role: Co-Program Director of DNAP (Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice)
• Email contact: darna@usc.edu

Research interests center on healthcare professional mental health and pain management policy. His 2 most recent publications (2017-2023) explore impostor syndrome among CRNAs and opioid crisis mitigation strategies. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his work directly impacts clinical education and pain management practice standards.