Dr. Sara Sutherland, a 2017 NMU alumna who earned a bachelor's in biology/physiology and a minor in chemistry, has joined the team of emergency medicine physicians at UP Health System – Marquette. The Munising native has come full circle after working at the hospital's information desk and as a "patient sitter" while attending Northern.
"It's truly a privilege to be here and take care of my community," she stated in a UPHS press release. "Emergency medicine is a dynamic and challenging field—being prepared to treat any patient who walks through our doors is what has always drawn me to this specialty.”
During her residency training at various Mayo Clinic locations in Minnesota, Sutherland volunteered time abroad in native Ugandan and Ghanaian communities, teaching “Stop the Bleed” and Basic Life Support classes and providing OB/GYN and sexually transmitted infection care and education. She is also pursuing a fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, learning how to best provide specialized medical care in remote, wilderness and expedition environments.
Sutherland earned her Doctorate in Medicine from the Central Michigan University College of Human Medicine in Mount Pleasant. As an emergency medicine physician, she is trained to handle a wide range of medical emergencies, from heart attacks and strokes to broken bones and severe allergic reactions. Her expertise also extends to treating illnesses such as pneumonia, asthma and severe infections. Additionally, she is skilled in managing traumatic injuries, including those resulting from accidents, falls and sports injuries.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sutherland back to the Upper Peninsula,” said UPHS – Marquette Chief Executive Officer Tonya Darner, MBA. “Her experience in emergency medicine, coupled with her deep-rooted connection to the community, make her an invaluable asset to our team.”