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Rachel Salas, MD, Neurology, Columbia, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

RachelMarie ESalasMD, MEd, FAAN, FANA

Neurology • Columbia, MD

Sleep Medicine

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness
    11085 Little Patuxent Parkway Medical Arts Building, Suite 210
    Columbia, MD 21044
    Phone+1 410-740-7944
    Fax+1 866-214-8799
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Summary

  • Dr. Salas is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with a joint appointment in the School of Nursing. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Neurology. After her chief year, she pursued a two-year sleep medicine fellowship in Baltimore before joining the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins in 2008.
    Dr. Salas obtained a Master of Medical Education from the esteemed Johns Hopkins School of Education in 2018. She is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Neurology, showcasing her expertise in both domains. Dr. Salas currently holds the positions of Assistant Medical Director and Director of Ambulatory Sleep Services at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness.
    For over a decade, Dr. Salas has served as the Director of the Neurology Clerkship, exemplifying her dedication to shaping the education and training of future medical professionals. In addition, she holds leadership positions in prominent organizations, including the Chair of the Undergraduate Education Subcommittee for the American Academy of Neurology and an executive member of the Alliance for Clinical Education. She has also made significant contributions to interprofessional education as the former director of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice for the School of Medicine.
    Beyond her institutional roles, Dr. Salas is an Academic Career Designer, spearheading initiatives to enhance medical education. She is the founder and Co-Director of the renowned Johns Hopkins Osler Apprenticeship Program, a medical education research program that caters to senior medical students. Furthermore, she established the Johns Hopkins PreDoc Program, a pipeline premedical college program that serves as a gateway for aspiring clinicians.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center
    Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical CenterFellowship, Sleep Medicine, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Neurology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • St. Mary's University, Texas
    St. Mary's University, TexasBS, with "Great Distinction", 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - Present
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award Johns Hopkins, 2023
  • Visiting Professor for The Ohio State University School of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA), 2023
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award AAMC and Alpha Omega Alpha, 2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Increased Use-Dependent Plasticity in Chronic Insomnia  
    Salas R, Galea J, Gamaldo A, Gamaldo C, Allen R, Smith M, Cantarero G, Lam B, Celnik P, Sleep, 1/1/2014
  • The Impact of Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disorder on Quality of Life  
    Kalloo A, Gamaldo C, Kwan A, Salas R, US Neurology, 1/1/2014
  • Management of sleep apnea in the neurology patient: Five New Things Neurology: Clinical Practice  
    Salas RE, Chakravarthy R, Sher A, Gamaldo C, Neurol Clin Pract, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Atlas of Clinical Sleep Medicine 
    Chapter: Movement Disorders in Sleep 
    Page 174.0 - 195.0Allen RP, Salas RE, Gamaldo CEElsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2014
  • Adverse Effects of Sleep Deprivation in the ICU 
    Salas RE, Gamaldo CE2008
  • RLS Diagnosis CD-ROM 

Lectures

  • Sleep Matters, to Internal Medicine, Surgery, ER, and Pediatric Residents 
    Abu Dhabi, UAE - 1/1/2013
  • Women and Sleep: Searching For Sleeping Beauty 
    Columbia, MD - 1/11/2011
  • Restless Leg Syndrome in Detail 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/24/2013
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your Health
    Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your HealthAugust 13th, 2021
  • Delta and Beyond: What Variants Mean for the Fully Vaccinated
    Delta and Beyond: What Variants Mean for the Fully VaccinatedAugust 10th, 2021
  • Why You Shouldn't Open Your Eyes Underwater
    Why You Shouldn't Open Your Eyes UnderwaterAugust 6th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Rachel Salas, Dr. Rachel Salas, MD, Dr. R Salas, Dr. Rachel Marie E Salas