Laura is a 4th year medical student at the Perelman School of Medicine. She grew up in New York/Connecticut and received her BS in molecular biology at Yale University. She took a year-out after college to work as a clinical research assistant in the stroke department at Yale-New Haven Hospital. In medical school, she focused on serving underserved communities in Philadelphia through free clinics and community workshops. Beyond the local community, Laura is passionate about global health and plans to integrate global service into her career. She is applying into Child Neurology in the 2020 residency application cycle. Laura is looking forward to meeting and advising future applicants! ​