Dr. Stephanie Hartman is the Associate Director of Primary Care, Medical Services, at the UVA Department of Student Health and Wellness, and in the spring of 2020 received the American College Health Association (ACHA) Mid-Atlantic Affiliate New Professionals Award. She is a double Hoo and her focuses include primary and transgender care, LGBQT health and advocacy, education of our residents, and concussion management. If you are a current student and would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hartman, you can send her a message using our Healthy Hoos portal.
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Tell us about yourself – and how you found the Department of Student Health and Wellness!
I grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, though spent the last two years of high school in Richmond. I went to UVA for undergraduate and medical school and loved it so much that I decided to stay for my pediatrics residency. As I neared completion of residency when I was looking for a job, one of my best friends from medical school recommended that I look into a job at Student Health, as he had really enjoyed a rotation there during medical school. I had always enjoyed care of adolescents and young adults, so I decided to apply. I am so glad that I did, as I am lucky enough to have found a job that I love. -
What are your current care priorities and initiatives?
I enjoy taking care of all students who are seeking care at Student Health. However, I have dedicated a lot of time to learning about transgender health care and care for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. I really enjoy being an advocate and always aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds to seek care. I am also working on an initiative to start offering some students the possibility of testing for amoxicillin and penicillin testing right at Student Health, without having to see an allergist, which would be really exciting. -
Congratulations on the ACHA New Professionals Award! Your ongoing research received an exciting mention, and has support from the Jefferson Trust. Can you tell us more about the study and its trajectory?
The study is a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of two supplements, magnesium and riboflavin, in alleviating symptoms that people experience after concussion more quickly than placebo. In particular, we are evaluating headache symptoms. We are grateful for the support from the Jefferson Trust which allowed us to get the study up and running, though we are currently taking a break from recruiting new patients due to the COVID19 pandemic. -
What’s your favorite Dept. of Student Health and Wellness memory?
I have so many fun memories, that it's hard to choose. The annual White Elephant Gift Exchange that Medical Services holds over winter break is always fun and hilarious to participate in. I also enjoy taking walks through the UVA grounds during my lunch break with some of my wonderful colleagues. -
What’s the best part about working with UVA students?
As we near graduation every year, it is fun and exciting to hear students talk passionately about their post-graduation plans.
One fun fact, or one thing most people don’t know about you?
I have an unusual talent for finding four leaf clovers – I have found dozens in my life, and have even found three 5-leaf clovers!