MD, FACOG · Board-Certified OB/GYN

Medical Writing, Clinical Advisory & Review

Board-certified OB/GYN bringing 15+ years of clinical experience to medical writing, supplement, medication, and device review, AI accuracy auditing, and healthcare startup advisory.

Dr. Jill Palko, MD, FACOG
15+
Years Clinical Experience
5
State Medical Licenses
150+
Articles Reviewed
9
Products Evaluated
What I Do
Expertise You Can Verify

Bringing clinical rigor and regulatory awareness to every engagement—backed by NPI-verifiable credentials and board certification.

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Medical Writing

Clinical study reports, regulatory documents, manuscripts, conference abstracts, and evidence-based health content for brands and publications.

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Supplement, Medication & Device Review

Medical accuracy audits for supplement, medication, and medical device brands—reviewing claims, dosage safety, drug interactions, and regulatory compliance.

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AI Accuracy Auditing

Reviewing AI-generated health responses for medical accuracy, ensuring women’s health startups deliver trustworthy, evidence-based information.

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Clinical Review & Consulting

Expert medical review for health content, clinical protocols, case evaluations, and peer consultations with board-certified physician oversight.

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Medical Advisory Services

Strategic physician guidance for healthcare startups, digital health ventures, and women’s health technology platforms seeking clinical credibility.

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Education & CME

CME curricula development and patient-facing educational content that translates complex medicine into clear, actionable communication.

Featured Projects
Putting Medical Rigor to Work

Selected engagements demonstrating my approach to supplement safety evaluation, AI medical accuracy assessment, and clinical content creation.

Portfolio
Writing Samples

Selected academic and clinical works spanning research, education, and literature review.

New Published Article · July 2026
GLP-1 Medications: What These Drugs Actually Do, Who They Help, and What I Tell My Patients
A comprehensive clinical guide covering mechanism of action, the full FDA-approved drug list, PMOS and fertility, the 2026 ASCO breast cancer data, Medicare coverage, and practical patient guidance. 16 peer-reviewed references.
New Published Article · July 2026
PMOS (Formerly PCOS): What It Is, Every Treatment Option, and What I Tell My Patients
A complete clinical guide to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome after the 2026 rename: symptoms, diagnosis, every treatment from metformin to GLP-1 medications, fertility, diet, and long-term health risks. 15 references.
New Published Article · July 2026
HRT in 2026: What the FDA Warning Change Actually Means for You
A board-certified OB/GYN explains the 2026 FDA boxed-warning removal on menopausal hormone therapy: what changed, the real risks and benefits, types and timing, bioidentical hormones, and non-hormonal alternatives. 13 references.
New Published Article · July 2026
Cervical Cancer Screening in 2026: Pap Smears, HPV Testing, and the New Self-Collection Option
A complete clinical guide to cervical cancer screening in 2026: how Pap smears and HPV testing differ, the new at-home self-collection option and who qualifies, the HPV vaccine, and what abnormal results mean. 11 references.
New Published Article · July 2026
Endometriosis in 2026: Symptoms, the New Diagnosis Guideline, and How It Is Treated
A complete clinical guide to endometriosis in 2026: symptoms including endo belly, the new ACOG clinical-diagnosis guideline that no longer requires surgery, stages, treatment options, the difference from adenomyosis, and fertility. 12 references.
New Published Article · July 2026
Prenatal Vitamins and Safe Medications in Pregnancy: A 2026 Guide
A board-certified OB/GYN explains prenatal vitamins and which medications are safe in pregnancy: what to take and when to start, side effects, and the acetaminophen question, with a clear, evidence-based look at the Tylenol news. 11 references.
New Published Article · July 2026
Nexplanon in 2026: The Birth Control Implant Now Lasts 5 Years
A board-certified OB/GYN explains the Nexplanon birth control implant in 2026: the new FDA five-year approval, how it works, side effects and the weight-gain question, how periods change, insertion and removal, comparisons with the IUD, and cost. 10 references.
Pelvic Exam Simulation for Medical Student Education
Research Abstract · MetroHealth Medical Center / Case Western Reserve University
Pelvic Exam for Medical Student Education
Teaching Presentation · PowerPoint
The Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance
Medical Presentation · 21 Slides
DVT Prophylaxis in GYN Oncology Patients
Clinical Protocol · Gynecologic Oncology
Endometriosis
Medical Presentation · OB/GYN Education
Review of Sepsis Article
Literature Review · Critical Care
Summary of the ARRIVE Trial
Clinical Trial Review · NEJM 2018 Randomized Controlled Trial
About
The Doctor Behind the Work

Dr. Jill M. Palko is a board-certified OB/GYN (FACOG) with over 15 years of clinical experience. Growing up in a small town outside Chicago, she always knew she wanted to be a doctor. She earned her MD from Rush Medical College and completed her OB/GYN residency at MetroHealth Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where she conducted research on pelvic exam simulation for medical student education.

After practicing in Chicago, she eventually grew tired of the long winters and relocated to the sun-soaked shores of Southwest Florida. She currently serves as a part-time Obstetric Hospitalist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Chicago. With extensive experience in both academic and community settings, she has developed a keen eye for clinical detail and patient communication.

She now focuses on supplement, medication, and device review for healthcare and DTC brands, AI accuracy auditing for women’s health platforms (including hey2am.app), and providing medical advisory services for healthcare startups. As a Clinical Analytics Specialist for Elsevier Publishing, she brings data-driven rigor to every project. She is actively advising several women’s healthcare startups across the world. She maintains active medical licenses in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Indiana, and West Virginia.

When she’s not working, she’s an avid traveler who has explored destinations from Iceland to Thailand and Egypt. You can also find her trying new cuisines, diving into a captivating documentary, or loyally cheering on her favorite Chicago sports teams.

Education

Rush Medical College — MD, 2010
Case Western / MetroHealth — OB/GYN Residency, 2014

Continuing Education

Stanford / Coursera
Introduction to Healthcare (2026)
Introduction to Clinical Data (2026)

✓ Continuous ACOG CME Certification (25 credits/year)

Active Licenses

FL ME137111 · IL 036.135216
NC 2024-02965 · IN 0196298A
WV 35167

Languages

English

Affiliations
Hospital & Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

  • 🏥Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  • 🏥HealthPark Hospital
  • 🏥Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida
  • 🏥OSF Healthcare Little Company of Mary
  • 🏥AdventHealth Orlando

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)
  • American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
  • Lee County Medical Society
  • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG)
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