Cal State Fullerton nursing instructor Mark Gabot was recently inducted as a fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography, a distinction that recognizes an extraordinary commitment to the field of cardiovascular ultrasound through education, research and leadership.
Gabot — a Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia faculty member who teaches in Cal State Fullerton’s School of Nursing — is the second Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and the first Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in the nation to earn this distinction.
CSUF’s nursing-anesthesia doctoral program is offered in partnership with the Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia. U.S. News & World Report named the nursing-anesthesia program No. 1 in California in its 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Gabot has built a distinguished body of work in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. He launched an innovative point-of-care ultrasound, or POCUS, curriculum at KPSA using Intelligent Ultrasound simulators. This work evolved into a comprehensive program that incorporates objective structured clinical examination-based assessment, advanced Mindray ultrasound platforms, live models and in-depth differential diagnosis lectures.
He has also led POCUS workshops through the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, was recently published in ASE Echo Magazine, and has been appointed as the Advanced Practice Provider representative to the ASE POCUS Special Interest Group — further demonstrating national recognition of his expertise and leadership.
“Being named a fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography is a deeply meaningful milestone in my career, reflecting years of clinical practice, education and advocacy,” Gabot said. “More importantly, it represents what is possible moving forward. As the first CRNA to achieve FASE, I hope this recognition inspires other CRNAs to pursue advanced ultrasound training, broadens how echocardiography is viewed within CRNA practice, and contributes to building a more inclusive and collaborative future for cardiovascular ultrasound.”
The American Society of Echocardiography is a leading professional organization dedicated to advancing cardiovascular ultrasound and improving patient care through education, research and the development of clinical standards. It brings together cardiologists, anesthesiologists, sonographers and imaging specialists worldwide, and its evidence-based guidelines shape echocardiography practice across the globe.