Mary Jo S. Farmer, MD, PhD completed her PhD from Boston University School of Medicine and her post-doctooral research and MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Farmer practices pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Mass General Brigham – Salem Hospital, Salem, MA and Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Dr. Farmer has academic interest and multiple publications in the field of interprofessional education. Dr. Farmer began her career in nursing as a practioner and educator.  An active member of the American College of CHEST Physicians, Dr. Farmer serves as Associate Editor for pulmonary vascular disease section of CHEST Pulmonary open access journal, as a member of CHEST Education Committee and member-ex-officio of the CHEST Pulmonary Vascular Disease Network, Clinical Problems Network, and Interprofessional Network.  Dr. Farmer was awarded the Distinguished CHEST Educator Award in 2023 and 2024.