Dr. Jennie T. Stanford is a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine with a passion for improving patient health through evidence-based care and education. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Stanford blends her expertise in nutrition and medicine to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Stanford further specialized with a CME Fellowship in Obesity Medicine, showcasing her dedication to addressing one of today’s most pressing health challenges.
Dr. Stanford’s clinical experience spans hospitalist medicine, primary care, and obesity management. She is the founder of Happy Easy Meals LLC, a company dedicated to creating accessible, healthy meal solutions. Her work as a content writer, board review educator, and subject matter expert reflects her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient education.
With a strong leadership background, including roles as Chief Resident and board trustee, Dr. Stanford has received numerous accolades, such as the Golden Stethoscope Award for outstanding patient care. Fluent in both clinical practiceand medical writing, she strives to empower patients and colleagues alike.
Dr. Stanford’s mission is to combine her medical expertise with her passion for nutrition to foster healthier communities and transform lives.
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Education
November 2021: CME Fellowship in Obesity Medicine
June 2016 – June 2019: University of Alabama Birmingham, Huntsville Campus, Fam Med Residency Chief Resident
August 2011 – May 2016: University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine Doctorate of Medicine
August 2007 – May 2011: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics Chemistry Minor Summa Cum Laude, Honors College, Phi Kappa Phi GPA Award, Hall of Fame
August 2004 – August 2007: Copiah Academy, Gallman, Mississippi Valedictorian, High Honor Graduate, Hall of Fame
Employment
January 2023 – present: Founder, Owner, Operator of Happy Easy Meals LLC
June 2022 – present: UPMC Community Hospitalist Medicine Attending Hospitalist
March 2022 – present: Freelance Health Content Writer
March 2022 – present: Utilization/Chart Review, Clinical Documentation Expert
August 2021 – June 2022: Merit Health Wesley Attending Physician (Hospitalist, Obesity Medicine, Primary Care)
August 2019 – August 2021: South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel Family Clinic Attending Physician (Hospitalist and Primary Care)
December 2021 - present: Subject Matter Expert, FM/IM Board Review
August 2019 – present: Subject Matter Expert, Case and Peer Review, Professional Consultation
October 2019 – present: Midlevel Practitioner Supervision
July 2017 – present: Rosh Review Board Review Question Bank Author and Content Editor
July 2017 – March 2019: American Family Care Attending Physician
Licensure and Board Certifications
June 2016 – present: Alabama Board of Medical Licensure – Unrestricted MD
April 2019 – present: Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure – Unrestricted MD
April 2022 - present: Pennsylvania Board of Medical Licensure - Unrestricted MD
April 2019: American Board of Obesity Medicine, Board Certified
January 2022: American Board of Obesity Medicine, Board Certified
Leadership
2018 – 2019: Chief Resident - Selected by peers and faculty on the bases of scholarship, leadership, and representation, I managed thirty-six colleagues, with duties of representation, conflict resolution, scheduling, and remediation.
2018 – 2021: Advanced Life Saving in Obstetrics (ALSO) Instructor
2016 – 2019: Madison County (AL) Medical Society Board of Trustees
2016 – 2019: UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency Recruitment, President
2012 – 2016: UMMC Student Professionalism Committee, Chairman
Service
2018: Huntsville Hospital Mobile Medical Unit Volunteer
2014: Medical Relief Trip to Leogane, Haiti
Honors and Awards
2018: Golden Stethoscope Award : Selected by staff and coworkers and awarded to a clinician who provides outstanding patient care and an excellent working environment.
2015: UMMC Associated Student Body Student of the Year
2011 – 2015: Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholar
2011: University of Southern Mississippi Hall of Fame : Eight students are inducted annually from the undergraduate class, described as having distinguished themselves in the areas of scholarship, service, and leadership, and who are regarded by their faculty and peers as having made outstanding contributions to the University of Southern Mississippi.
2011: University of Southern Mississippi Phi Kappa Phi Bowl Award : Award for the highest grade point average on the most credit hours of all graduating seniors.
2007 – 2011: Presidential Scholar : Full tuition, room, board, and books scholarship to attend the University of Southern Mississippi.
Professional Conferences
2018: Chief Resident Leadership Development Program – Kansas City, MO and New Orleans, LA
2018: Family Medicine Experience Conference – New Orleans, LA
2017: Advanced Life Savings in Obstetrics – Cleveland, OH
2017,2018: American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference – Kansas City, MO
Memberships
2015 – present: Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians
2015 – present: American Academy of Family Physicians
2011 – present: American Medical Association
2021 – present: Obesity Medicine Association
2022 – present: Society of Hospital Medicine
2016 – 2019: Madison County (AL) Medical Society
2016 – 2019: Alabama Academy of Family Physicians
Research Experience and Publications
2018: Stanford J, Malhotra, S. A Case Study of Oral Aversion Disorder.
2015: Thomas, J. Chains of Habit: A Look at Tobacco Use in Adolescents. American Academy of Pediatrics Medical Student News. 2015;(26):20. Addressed several preventable life-threatening conditions: substance abuse and addiction.
2010 – 2011: Thomas, J. The Effects of Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Decisional Balance on the Intakes of Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, and Unsweetened Beverages Among College Female Freshmen. An Honors College Graduate Thesis, I recruited a study sample; created and administered a survey tool; recorded, analyzed, and interpreted the data; and published my own research, housed in Cook Library.
2010 – 2011: Delta Nutrition Research Initiative A community-based participatory research initiative aimed at assessing and improving the health of residents in the lower delta regions of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas
References
Available upon request
Contact & Locations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St Ste 16-738 Feinberg Pavilion Chicago IL 60611
