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Laura Gilroy, MD

About Laura Gilroy, MD

I am a chief resident in Ob-Gyn at a busy community hospital in Connecticut. My interests include Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Ob Critical Care, and Ultrasound. I have done research around quality improvement in maternal care, and gestational diabetes. I’m hoping to go into fellowship in MFM to further hone my skills and expertise in caring for moms and their babies. In my spare time I love to play tennis, do yoga, run, cook, and enjoy the outdoors. I also find writing to be an essential outlet for both my ideas and creativity!

Questions to Ask When Interviewing at a Private Practice

By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 7, 2022

Private practice jobs provide an ideal balance between autonomy as a physician and support from colleagues and a healthcare system that’s not as large as a hospital. If you're considering private practice, preparing thoughtful questions in advance will be telling of the culture and day-to-day life in that practice.

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How Healthcare Employers are Implementing Wellness Principles into the Workplace

By Laura Gilroy, MD - December 8, 2021

Caring for your body and mind is extremely important in medicine. While culturally, there is still not yet a strong emphasis on well-being in the medical community, these concepts are being adopted with increasing priority within some medical systems and hospitals. Here are a few examples of how some employers are implementing these wellness programs for burnout prevention and employee satisfaction.

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How employers are implementing wellness principles

Established and Proven Options for Alleviating Medical Education Debt

By Laura Gilroy, MD - October 7, 2021

The average US residency graduate has accumulated $250k in debt from their medical education. Suffice to say, a high student loan burden is a near certainty for almost all who take the road of a physician. In this post Dr. Laura Gilroy outlines the established methods for resolving medical education debt.

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PHYSICIAN DEBT RELIEF

Urban, Suburban, or Rural Practice: Pros and Cons

By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 8, 2021

Many physicians dream of the day they get the free agency to choose their desired locale, rather than have their geography determined by fate. From city skylines to cornfields, there are pros and cons to every style of practice. Here is one physician's perspective on the differences between urban, suburban, and rural practice.

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The Hospitalist Model – Pros and Cons

By Laura Gilroy, MD - April 1, 2021

Hospitalists are physicians whose entire patient population consists of inpatients assigned to a given area of a hospital. This is a great career option for those hoping to continue looking after ill patients exclusively in a hospital setting. Here are some of the perks and drawbacks of a hospitalist profession.

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Pros and Cons of Being a Hospitalist

Moonlighting for Residents

By Laura Gilroy, MD - January 21, 2021

On top of the busy schedules residents tote, many also opt to "moonlight" for extra money. Managing a second job can be difficult when the first is already so strenuous, but this article hopes to shed some light on the how and why that resident physicians can moonlight.

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Moonlighting for Residents

How to Avoid Virtual Interview Fails

By Laura Gilroy, MD - November 5, 2020

Going online for interviews has its pro’s and con’s, but being prepared and anticipating any issues that may ensue ahead of time will help to ensure success. Even though it’s on a screen, the first impression you make via the interview can make all the difference.

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How to Avoid Virtual Interview Fails

Medical Malpractice Insurance Types Explained

By Laura Gilroy, MD - September 10, 2020

The medical malpractice insurance landscape is complicated and can be confounding even for those of us with advanced degrees and seemingly high levels of competence.

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Medical Malpractice Insurance Types Explained

How Graduating Residents Can Politely Decline a Job Offer

By Laura Gilroy, MD - August 11, 2020

It doesn’t require writing a novel or groveling at the feet of more senior doctors or HR reps to turn down a job offer. You just need to be clear, concise, and remember to always be polite...

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How Graduating Residents Can Politely Decline a Job Offer

Residency Training - A Final Year Timeline

By Laura Gilroy, MD - July 7, 2020

As July 1st rolls around yet again, another group of new interns will be starting in every residency program around the country. This time of year is important and symbolic for all residents because it represents their progression to the next year of training, and for the lucky seniors among us, it means that residency has finally come to an end...

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Residency Training -  A Final Year Timeline