Vinod Malhotra, MB, BS, MD, FACA, is a renowned academic anesthesiologist recognized for his contributions to clinical anesthesia and medical education. He served as a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine and played an instrumental role in editing and authoring Yao & Artusio’s Anesthesiology. His work focuses on perioperative management, airway techniques, and the integration of problem-based learning into anesthesiology training. Dr. Malhotra has received numerous teaching awards for his dedication to mentoring residents and advancing global standards in anesthetic practice and education.