Faculty Expert Profile

Dr. Salas is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with a joint appointment in the School of Nursing. Dr. Salas holds the positions of Assistant Medical Director and Director of Ambulatory Sleep Services at the Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep and Wellness.

Currently, she is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Provost's Leadership, Advancement & Development Academy (L.A.D. Academy) Early-Career Program Portfolios. 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 health care professionals. In addition, she is 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 at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Salas is an accomplished academic and clinician offering specialized coaching for faculty and clinicians looking to leverage their strengths in their careers and personal lives. Her coaching, branded as "Academic Career Design," is uniquely tailored to the needs of academic professionals.

Dr. Rachel Salas is a renowned sleep neurologist and educator at Johns Hopkins Medicine, with clinical and research expertise in sleep disorders. Recognized as a Top Doctor in Baltimore for several years, Dr. Salas specializes in innovative approaches to sleep health, particularly in ambulatory care settings. As a distinguished academic, she is deeply involved in mentoring and coaching faculty and clinicians through her "Academic Career Design" program, uniquely tailored to the professional development needs of academic and clinical professionals. Dr. Salas is available to discuss topics related to sleep medicine, brain health, academic career design coaching, and professional growth in healthcare.