Laura Chiel

Laura Chiel is an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and holds roles as Associate Program Director for the Pulmonary Fellowship Program and Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP). She completed her medical degree at Harvard Medical School (2015), residency at BCRP (2018–2019 as Chief Resident), and fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology at Boston Children's Hospital (2022). Her research focuses on medical education innovation, including competency-based training, equity in virtual recruitment practices, and pediatric pulmonary milestones integration.

Education:

• MD, Harvard Medical School, 2015
• Pediatrics Residency, Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP), 2018
• Chief Resident, BCRP, 2019
• Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital, 2022

Research Interests: Dr. Chiel explores transitions in medical training, competency frameworks, and equity in healthcare education. Her work emphasizes leveraging virtual tools to enhance accessibility in recruitment and curriculum design.

Publications: Her recent work addresses fellowship transition dynamics, pediatric pulmonary milestones mapping, and virtual interview equity, reflecting a focus on advancing medical education equity and structured training pathways.

Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics (General and Pulmonology).

Professional Roles: She leads residency and fellowship programs, contributing to curriculum development and trainee mentorship.