Professor of Clinical Pharmacology

Dr. Khaled Muhsen Hasan, MD, MS, PhD Professor of Clinical Pharmacology | Acting Director of Student Experience | Medical Education Innovator Dr. Khaled Muhsen Hasan is a distinguished physician-scientist and educator with a career spanning three decades and three continents. He currently serves as Principal Faculty and Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. In January 2025, he was appointed Acting Director of Student Experience, a role in which he oversees student progression, retention strategies, and accreditation compliance (ARC-PA/ACPE). Education & Clinical Foundation Dr. Hasan earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master’s (MS) in Pharmacology from Damascus University. He furthered his training in the United Kingdom, earning a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a PhD in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from St. George’s Hospital Medical School (University of London). His postdoctoral work at Warwick University (UK) focused on angiogenic growth factors (VEGF) immunoassays in patients with cardiovascular risk factors. His research has been published in high-impact journals, including the European Heart Journal and Journal of Hypertension. Teaching Excellence & Innovation Since joining UMES in 2015, Dr. Hasan has become a pivotal figure in the Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy departments. A dedicated pedagogical innovator, he has revolutionized the classroom experience by: Implementing "Poster 2.0": Successfully advocating for and adopting this modern, high-efficiency format for scientific dissemination. Gamification: Integrating interactive methods such as Jeopardy, "Wheel of People," and live polling to foster active learning. Digital Education: Creating a massive open-access library of over 700 educational videos on YouTube to support global medical students. Research & Public Health Impact Dr. Hasan’s research bridges basic cardiovascular science with urgent public health needs. He served as Key Personnel/Principal Investigator for a five-year NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) grant aimed at combating opioid abuse in rural populations. His recent scholarship investigates the pharmacodynamics of cannabis, substance use awareness among health professions students, and educational outcomes. Service & Leadership Dr. Hasan is deeply committed to the holistic development of future healthcare providers. He serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Physician Assistant Student Society (UMES_PASS) and has played a key role on critical governance bodies, including the Student Progression Committee, Assessment Committee, and Curriculum Committee. His dedication to service extends to the community through leadership in health fairs, wellness festivals, and interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives. Core Expertise: Clinical Pharmacology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Medical Education Curriculum Design, Student Retention, Accreditation, and Addiction Medicine.