Alexis Stoner, PhD, MPH, is the Discipline Chair for Epidemiology, Community and Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Carolinas. With a master’s degree in public health and a doctorate in instructional design and technology, Dr. Stoner has a unique expertise of knowledge and understanding of how to effectively design, implement, and evaluate educational interventions that improve the health outcomes of various populations. She has served as the lead investigator, or participated in a wide variety of research studies including qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and also evaluation studies including quality assessment and quality improvement.
As a public health practitioner, Dr. Stoner has the experience and knowledge of researching and addressing pertinent community health issues through both research and outreach efforts. In addition, she and Dr. Fadel have been involved in the design, development, and deployment of Mindful MEDS, a version of Sharpen that was customized to target the mental health and wellness needs of medical students. Dr. Stoner has experience with internal, external, and federally funded research projects and is actively involved in many aspects of community health within Spartanburg County.