Sarah Sams, MD

Sarah Sams, MD, is a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She also serves as associate director and full-time faculty member at Grant Family Medicine Residency in Columbus, Ohio.

Articles

Fall 2025 Vaccine Update: Expert Insights on Coadministration, Policy Shifts, and Hesitancy

August 27, 2025

Infectious disease and family medicine experts share guidance on vaccine policy changes, patient communication, and boosting vaccine confidence.

Back-to-School Pediatric Vaccination: A Family Physician’s Perspective on Boosting Rates, Countering Misinformation

August 19, 2025

Sarah Sams, MD, emphasizes education, empathy, and proactive communication to support families and protect public health.

Preparing for the 2025-26 Respiratory Virus Season: A Q&A With Sarah Sams, MD

August 18, 2025

Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, shares practical strategies on vaccine updates, coadministration, and addressing hesitancy this respiratory season.

How to Streamline Pediatric Vaccine Coadministration During High-Demand Seasons

August 13, 2025

Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, shares how to improve pediatric vaccine coadministration using pre‑visit planning and staff coordination.

Addressing Pediatric Vaccine Hesitancy: Communication Strategies That Work

August 12, 2025

Effective pediatric vaccine conversations require trust and facts. Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, offers tips for addressing concerns without harming patient relationships.

Back-to-School Vaccine Catch-Up: Strategies From a Family Physician

August 11, 2025

From EMR reports to targeted nurse visits, Sarah Sams, MD, outlines practical ways PCPs can catch up pediatric vaccinations before school starts.

How Physicians Can Strengthen Vaccine Confidence During National Immunization Awareness Month

August 08, 2025

Board-certified family physician Sarah Sams, MD, urges physicians to actively engage their communities to build vaccine confidence and combat misinformation.