Joe Blumer is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine. He is the Theme Leader for the Molecules, Metabolism, and Therapeutics (MMT) theme, Course Director for the Respiratory/Renal/Acid-Base course, Course Co-director of the Cardiovascular course, Director of the Academic Coaching Program, and Director of the USMLE Step 1 Program at the MUSC College of Medicine. Dr. Blumer serves on the Executive Committee and as past-Secretary/Treasurer for the Division for Pharmacology Education for the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). He also represents ASPET on the AAMC-Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (AAMC-CFAS) and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Dr. Blumer is a Distinguished Teaching Scholar in the MUSC Academy of Medical Educators, a Fellow of the ASPET Academy of Pharmacology Educators, and has received numerous teaching awards.

Dr. Naunihal (Nina) Zaveri is a Professor of Pharmacology and has recently joined the Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. She is a pharmacology educator and has taught at medical schools across the US for the past 16 years. Her passion and expertise lie in teaching through small group learning formats including problem-based learning, case-based learning, and team-based learning. She is a 2022 Fellow of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) as well as the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME; 2024). She was recently awarded (2025) the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is an active member of the American Society of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), serving on the Division of Pharmacology Education's Executive Committee. She is involved in diversity efforts, and serves as vice-chair for the Equity & Advocacy Committee for IAMSE. She serves as an Item Writer and Reviewer for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), which she has enjoyed doing for the past 13 years. She is currently involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and her work includes presentations and publications in the areas of pharmacology education, use of artificial intelligence platforms, leadership in medicine/medical education, and assessments in pharmacology for national licensing exams. She is passionate about mentoring and advising students to develop critical thinking skills in order to become lifelong learners in the health professions.

Her position is dedicated to pharmacology education, including curricular development, oversight & teaching in the schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry. She serves in curricular leadership roles, including course director for Support and mentoring programs for students at risk. She teaches faculty development workshops on small group teaching, critical reflection and writing open ended exam questions at UCSF and at national and international meetings. Her current research interests are in assessment, reflective skills, DEI and innovation in pharmacology educational methods, including AI. She serves as co-chair of the Haile Debas Academy collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU), located in Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom.

Dr. Naunihal (Nina) Zaveri is a Professor of Pharmacology and has recently joined the Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. She is a pharmacology educator and has taught at medical schools across the US for the past 16 years. Her passion and expertise lie in teaching through small group learning formats including problem-based learning, case-based learning, and team-based learning. She is a 2022 Fellow of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE) as well as the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME; 2024). She was recently awarded (2025) the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching at the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is an active member of the American Society of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), serving on the Division of Pharmacology Education's Executive Committee. She is involved in diversity efforts, and serves as vice-chair for the Equity & Advocacy Committee for IAMSE. She serves as an Item Writer and Reviewer for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), which she has enjoyed doing for the past 13 years. She is currently involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and her work includes presentations and publications in the areas of pharmacology education, use of artificial intelligence platforms, leadership in medicine/medical education, and assessments in pharmacology for national licensing exams. She is passionate about mentoring and advising students to develop critical thinking skills in order to become lifelong learners in the health professions.

Joe Blumer is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine. He is the Theme Leader for the Molecules, Metabolism, and Therapeutics (MMT) theme, Course Director for the Respiratory/Renal/Acid-Base course, Course Co-director of the Cardiovascular course, Director of the Academic Coaching Program, and Director of the USMLE Step 1 Program at the MUSC College of Medicine. Dr. Blumer serves on the Executive Committee and as past-Secretary/Treasurer for the Division for Pharmacology Education for the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). He also represents ASPET on the AAMC-Council of Faculty and Academic Societies (AAMC-CFAS) and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Dr. Blumer is a Distinguished Teaching Scholar in the MUSC Academy of Medical Educators, a Fellow of the ASPET Academy of Pharmacology Educators, and has received numerous teaching awards.