Sandra Stover, MD, FAAFP
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and BioBehavioral Health

Contact Info
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine and BioBehavioral Health
Faculty, Rural Physician Associate Program
MD, University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities
Duluth Family Practice Program
Bush Fellowship, Class of 2005
BS, Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth
Summary
Dr. Stover joined the faulty in 2018, after 28 years as a family physician in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Her full spectrum rural practice included maternity care, emergency services, end of life care and an appointment as the Cook County Coroner. Her current role at the Medical School includes teaching clinical skills, working as a faculty member of the Rural Physicians Associate Program and serving as a preceptor with the Duluth Family Practice Residency Program.
Expertise
Rural health
Awards & Recognition
Bush Fellowship, 2005 Golden Shovel Award, 2020, Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program Recognition for Teaching in Family Medicine, 2020, Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program Teacher of the Year, 2020, Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program
Professional Associations
Board Certified in Family Practice since 1990. Member of the MAFP, AAFP, and NRHA.
Research
Research Summary/Interests
Rural Maternity Care; Post death care; Palliative care; Medical Education; LGBTQ health
Publications
Stover, S. (Corresponding Author), Lasswell, J., Friedrichsen, S., & Emery, R. "Outcomes of a rural-focused family practice residency: Exploring influences impacting obstetric practices". Journal of Regional Medical Campuses. February 2022
Stover, S. (Lead Author), Hessil, K., Ortiz, E., Friedrichsen, S., & Emery, R. (2022). Post delivery care: limited at rural hospitals without active obstetric services. Minnesota Medicine: Journal of the Minnesota Medical Association, 105(1), 26-29.
Stover*, S., & Moe*, M. (2021). Primary Care Access For LGBTQ Patients in Rural Minnesota. (3rd ed., vol. 5, pp. 14-17). Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Family Physician. [Non-Refereed]
Onello, E. (Lead Author), Stover, S., & Pearson, J. (2019). Maternity Care in Minnesota's Hospitals: Complexities, Current Concepts and Critical Next Steps. Minnesota Physician, 33(8), 5. 1049 University Drive [Non-Refereed]
Pearson, J. (Lead Author), Onello, E., & Stover, S. (2021). Tubo-Ovarian Abscess: A Hands on Simulation Including Pelvic Exam and Transvaginal Ultrasound for Preclinical Medical Students.. MedEd Portal
Poster: Stover, S. L., (Author & Presenter), Owen, M. J., (Author & Presenter) "Introducing Medical Students to their Profession: Understanding Diversity, Inclusion and social Determinants of Health as Foundational Concepts in Healthcare", Best Practices in Health Science Education - 2021, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. (May 5, 2021).
Teaching
Academic Interests and Focus
Teaching Areas
Dr. Stover serves as a Learning Community mentor.
She will be teaching in the classroom as well as in sessions for clinical skill development.