Larissa Salas

Larissa Salas, DO, MPH is an Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, specializing in Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiology with a dedicated focus on resident education and simulation training methodologies.

Education:

• DO, Touro University Nevada School of Medicine, Henderson, NV
• MPH, Health Promotion, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
• Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
• Residency, Anesthesiology, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

Dr. Salas's clinical expertise centers on advancing medical education through innovative simulation techniques and structured resident training programs within Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. Her work emphasizes curriculum development, hands-on clinical skill acquisition, and patient safety protocols through simulated environments to prepare residents for complex medical scenarios.

Scientific Awards:

• Top Doctors, Anesthesiology, Philadelphia magazine, 2025

As an active educator, Dr. Salas mentors medical residents in clinical rotations and simulation labs, focusing on competency development in airway management, critical care interventions, and perioperative medicine. Her institutional role integrates teaching responsibilities with clinical practice at Temple University Hospital, where she contributes to departmental training standards and educational innovation without mention of external research grants.