Dana Larsen

Overview: Dana Larsen, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work focuses on medical education innovation and patient-centered nephrology care. She actively explores the role of free open access medical education (FOAMed) in training medical fellows and residents.

• Educational Background: B.S. Biochemistry (Baylor University, 2013), M.D. (Baylor College of Medicine, 2017), Nephrology Fellowship (UCSF, 2022), M.A. (UC Berkeley, 2022).
• Awards: UCSF Intern Class Fellow of the Year (2020–2021), MGH Resident Teaching Award (2017–2018), Excellence in Teaching Award (2022–2023).

Research Interests: Improving medical education through FOAMed platforms (blogs, podcasts, social media), nephrology curriculum development, and addressing health disparities in kidney care. She also investigates patient education strategies for chronic kidney diseases and hypertension in pregnancy.

Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for the UCSF Innovations Funding for Education Grant (2022–2023) on integrating FOAMed into nephrology curricula. Her work is supported by collaborations with Christy Boscardin (UCSF).

Professional Roles: Active in the UCSF Academy of Medical Educators, contributing to clinical care and teaching in nephrology. Engaged in academic senate committees and clinical trials.