Dr. Thuong Tran DNAP, CRNA Obituary – Cause of Death: In Loving Memory Of Beloved Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Thuong Tran, DNAP, CRNA, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and recent graduate of the University of Southern California, has died, according to statements from the university and colleagues. His passing has been met with widespread sorrow across the healthcare, academic, and nursing communities.

Dr. Tran was a 2025 graduate of the Keck School of Medicine of USC Nurse Anesthesia Program, where he was recognized for academic achievement, clinical skill, and dedication to patient care. During his time in the program, he received the USC Agatha Hodgins Award for Clinical Achievement, one of the program’s highest honors, and was also a recipient of a scholarship award recognizing his academic excellence and leadership potential.

Prior to entering nurse anesthesia training, Dr. Tran worked as an intensive care unit registered nurse, building a strong clinical foundation that shaped his transition into advanced practice nursing. His career path was guided by a commitment to service, equity, and mentorship within the healthcare profession. In 2021, while working as an ICU nurse, he attended a Diversity CRNA event that helped inspire his pursuit of nurse anesthesia education.

Despite the demands of his training and early career, Dr. Tran remained actively involved in mentoring future CRNAs. As recently as April 2025, he volunteered as a mentor at a Diversity CRNA event hosted by Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia, offering guidance and support to aspiring nurse anesthetists.

Colleagues and peers described Dr. Tran as compassionate, driven, and humble, with a strong commitment to excellence and service. He was widely respected for his leadership, generosity, and willingness to support others entering the profession.

The university has not released additional information regarding memorial arrangements. The focus, officials said, remains on honoring Dr. Tran’s life, career, and the impact he made on students, patients, and colleagues.

The USC Nurse Anesthesia Program and the broader Trojan community have expressed condolences to Dr. Tran’s family, friends, classmates, faculty, and colleagues, remembering him as a dedicated clinician and mentor whose legacy will endure through the many lives he touched.