Courtney Karol
About Courtney Karol
Courtney Karol serves as the Pediatric Chief Resident at the University of Colorado, a position she has held since 2023. She has a diverse background in pediatric medicine and research, with previous roles at Massachusetts General Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado.
Work at University of Colorado
Courtney Karol has been serving as the Pediatric Chief Resident at the University of Colorado since 2023. This role is based at Children's Hospital Colorado and Denver Health. In this position, she oversees pediatric residency training, providing guidance and support to residents while also engaging in clinical practice.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Karol earned her Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience with a minor in Native American Studies from Dartmouth College, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She then pursued her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, graduating in 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in pediatrics and research.
Background in Clinical Research
Courtney Karol has a solid foundation in clinical research, having worked at Massachusetts General Hospital. She began as a Research Intern in 2012, followed by roles as Clinical Research Coordinator I from 2013 to 2014 and Clinical Research Coordinator II from 2014 to 2016 in the Center for Human Genetic Research. These positions provided her with valuable experience in clinical studies and patient care.
Experience in Pediatric Residency
Courtney Karol completed her residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Colorado from 2020 to 2023. During this three-year program, she gained extensive clinical experience in pediatric medicine, preparing her for her current role as Pediatric Chief Resident.
Previous Roles at Dartmouth College
At Dartmouth College, Courtney Karol held multiple positions that contributed to her academic and professional development. She served as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellow in the Department of Psychology and Brain Sciences from 2011 to 2012 and worked as a Library Student Assistant from 2010 to 2013 in Baker-Berry Library.