Jean Marie McGowan, MD

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A Women's Internal Medicine Specialist

Dr. Jean Marie McGowan is an internal medicine physician with a special interest in women’s health, genetics and sex and gender differences in medicine.

Dr. McGowan is the physician lead for the Sanford Women’s Specialty Clinic, director of the pelvic floor clinic and co-director of the preconception clinic. She is certified by the North American Menopause Society in menopause management.

Dr. McGowan focuses on cardiovascular disease in women, post-cancer primary care needs and primary care for transgender individuals. She is also a part of the team in the hereditary cancer clinic.

She is an associate faculty member for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She serves as clinical education director for the women's health rotation for medical students, residents and fellows and is one of the career advisors for the Fargo campus. Dr. McGowan is also a research mentor.

Her pronouns are she, her and hers.

Speaks: English

Specialties

(701) 234-8880

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Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
University of North Dakota, Fargo, ND
Medical School:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, St. Martin

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
North American Menopause Society: Certified Menopause Practitioner

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Dr. McGowan completed her internal medicine residency through the University of North Dakota in Fargo, North Dakota, where she served as chief resident. She has worked at Sanford Health since completing her residency.

Idea of Care

I believe that in order to live your fullest life, you need to be as healthy as you can be, both in mind and body. I find that prevention and awareness of major conditions are important tools in wellness care. I want to help you and your family in whatever ways I can.

Personal Interests

Dr. McGowan is originally from Brooklyn, New York, but has been living in Fargo for almost a decade. She loves eating at some local joints, walking the Red River Market, and bringing her dog, Minnie, to the dog park. She loves most things Disney, Marvel and Star Wars and is a wiz at pop culture trivia. She consumes several books each month of various genres, historical fiction being a favorite. Dr. McGowan was classically trained to sing opera and Broadway but her vocal cords have been rusting over the past few years while focusing on her medical career.

Dr. McGowan makes every effort to stay physically fit; she does this mostly by running (at far from an Olympic pace) and enjoys the half-marathon distance. Her favorite part of running is that it’s a great way to explore a new place while not feeling bad about indulging in the local food and desserts. She’s been lucky to run around parts of Ireland, France, England, Croatia and Slovenia.

Awards and Distinctions

New to Sanford Award (2020)
Faculty Research Mentor of the Year, Inaugural Award

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