Sarah Smithson, MD, MPH

Experience

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  Brigham and Women's Hospital

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  Resident Physician
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  UNC Physicians Network

  Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

  Internist
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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2022

  • Associate Professor

    Sept 2022 - Sept 2022

  • Assistant Professor

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2022
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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2022

  Assistant Dean for Clinical Education
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  Intend Health Strategies

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2024

  In my role as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Intend Health Strategies, I co-led a highly strategic wind-down of a non-profit organization. This involved overseeing the closure process with a focus on maintaining caring, respectful relationships and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. My attention to detail and ability to manage cross-organizational aspects were key in successfully navigating this challenging transition.

  • Co-Chief Executive Officer (Strategic Transition)

    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Vice President of Partnerships

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2024
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  Relational Leadership Partners

  Jan 2025 - now

  Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

  Delivering on a mission to help those who care for others feel supported, connected, and empowered to work more effectively in teams. We tailor all offerings (workshops, consultations, train-the-trainer programs, etc.) for each client to meet them where they are and address root causes limiting the success of their healthcare delivery.