LaJa Hurt

Fellowship Coordinator, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology

How long have you worked in Pediatrics?        
4 months                                  

What is your favorite thing about your job?     
Learning.  I am able to learn daily, whether it be learning a new process or attending Grand Rounds - each day i walk away with more knowledge than the day before, and that is one of my favorite things about this job.    

What is your hometown?
Louisville, KY

What is your favorite movie? Grease

Tell us about your family:
I'm a mother of 5 - three boys and two girls and recently engaged.

Do you have pets?
One dog - Sunny

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation?  
Chicago with my fiancé, kids, niece and nephews.  

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?  
A doctor

What is one of your proudest accomplishments? 
My proudest accomplishments are when I can use my skills to help educate, motivate, push, support, and uplift our youth.

What is your favorite quote?
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman

What was your first job? 
Cashier at Babies 'R' Us.

What is your favorite ice cream?
Vanilla Bean - it must be made with real vanilla bean