Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw

Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the College of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), and a Graduate Faculty Member in the College of Graduate Studies. She serves as Director of Community Engagement and previously managed the HRSA Primary Care Training and Enhancement Grant, focusing on community-academic partnerships to address health disparities in underserved Ohio regions.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. in Neuroscience & Psychology from Muskingum College (2002)
• M.P.A. in Public Administration from The University of Akron (2003)
• Ph.D. in Urban Studies & Public Affairs from The University of Akron (2007)

Dr. Gardner-Buckshaw's research centers on alleviating challenges from limited education and resource access impacting community health, with projects targeting the "quadruple aim" in medical education through population health initiatives and medication-assisted treatment training for primary care providers in high-need areas. Her work bridges urban studies, public administration, and clinical practice to reduce health inequities.

Scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on primary care implementation science and community-engaged medical education, with recent presentations addressing opioid use disorder treatment integration, provider wellness, and quadruple aim frameworks across medical education stages.

Her scientific distinctions include:

• NEOMED Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award Nominee (2018)
• John Boltri Scholar, National Conference on Primary Health Care Access (2018)
• 30 For the Future, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce (2009)

As an educator, she mentors Student Summer Research Fellows and advises the Family Medicine Interest Group, OutReach, and American Medical Student Association while serving on NEOMED's Diversity Council. Her grant leadership includes the HRSA-funded Primary Care Training and Enhancement program strengthening rural and underserved community health capacity.

Community engagement extends to University of Akron Women’s Committee, United Way’s Financial Stability Council, LiveWell Stark County Leadership, and Stark County Health Department initiatives, reflecting her commitment to translating academic resources into community health solutions.