Dr. Cowan grew up on the coast of Oregon. She attended medical school in Hawaii and completed Internal Medicine residency in Portland, Oregon. In 2013, she completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Cowan is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Her clinical practice is at the George E. Wahlen, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She is an Associate Professor on faculty at the University of Utah. She is involved in clinical education, research and patient care. She has received several teaching awards for outstanding teaching and service. Dr. Cowan is passionate about staff and trainee well-being. Her willingness to go first even when it’s vulnerable and learn along side those she is training sets her apart.
Education History
| Certification |
Vital Talk |
Certificate |
|---|---|---|
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Critical Incident Stress Debrief |
Certificate | |
| Fellowship |
University of Utah School of Medicine |
Fellow |
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Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center |
Resident | |
| Internship |
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center |
Intern |
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Oregon Health & Science University |
Resident | |
| Professional Medical |
John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa |
MD |
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University of Hawaii at Manoa |
MS | |
| Undergraduate |
University of Hawaii at Hilo |
BA |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Scannell GA, Bevan DJ, Cowan A, Weiss RJ, Brenner RJ, Farrell TW, Yarbrough PM, Rupper RW, Eleazer GP (2024). A Clinical Pharmacist-Led Transitions of Care Program for Veterans with Two Planned Care Transitions (Hospital to Skilled Care and Skilled Care to Home) amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Am Med Dir Assoc, 105006. (Read full article)
Commentary
- Cowan, Amy (11/2018). Inappropriate behavior by patients and their families - call it out. JAMA Intern Med, 178(11), 1441.