Alesha Sands Foster, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Alesha Sands Foster, DO, is an obstetrician-gynecologist with interests in health policy, resident education, and improving access to women's health care. Her work includes maternal health and quality improvement initiatives at both the local and national levels.
Dr. Sands Foster was named the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Outstanding Resident of the Year in Obstetrics and Gynecology, a national honor recognizing excellence in clinical care, leadership, and service. She has held several leadership roles with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and completed the American Osteopathic Association's Training in Policy Studies Fellowship, which focuses on health policy and physician advocacy.
She is committed to extending women's health education beyond the clinical setting. Her community work includes programs on women's health and empowerment, reproductive health education, and outreach to underserved communities. She is especially passionate about training the next generation of physicians and empowering her patients to take an active role in their health.
Education
- Undergraduate: University of South Florida
- Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Residency: St. John’s Episcopal Hospital