Laura Daymut, MD, has joined the faculty at UNMC.
- Name: Laura Daymut, MD
- Hometown: Denver, Colorado
- Title and department at UNMC/title at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center: Assistant professor, UNMC Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
How I fell in love with pediatrics:
I’ve always been drawn to taking care of kids, even before medical school. They are incredibly resilient, and it’s so rewarding to see kids get better. The variety of conditions I encounter and getting to walk with families through challenging situations keep me coming back every day.
Research/professional interests:
- Medical education
- Physician wellness
Education:
- BS, Creighton University, 2006
- MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2010
- Pediatrics residency, Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, 2013
Three things people may not know about me:
- I’ve climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and done the Camino de Santiago.
- I have an identical twin sister, and we used to work at the same hospital where people would often confuse us.
- I love experimenting with craft cocktails.
Clinic location: Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha