Laura Hampton
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics: Hospitalist
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Pediatrics
- lahampton@augusta.edu
- BG 2118
Education
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MD, Medicine
Augusta University, 2017
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BS, Chemistry, Other
Wake Forest University, 2013
Certifications
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Pediatric Hospital Medicine Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics, 2022
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American Board of Pediatrics Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics, 2020
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PHY
SC Board of Medical Examiners, 2022
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BLS
AHA, 2025
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PALS
AHA, 2025
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Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
United States Department of Justice DEA,
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South Carolina DEA Certificate
United States Department of Justice DEA,
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Georgia DEA Certificate
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate United States Department of Justice DEA, 2022
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South Carolina Physician License
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners Physician License, 2022
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association - American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017
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Basic Life Support
American Heart Association, 2014
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program
American Heart Association - American Academy of Pediatrics , 2017
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South Carolina DHEC Certification
South Carolina Controlled Substances Act, 2022
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Georgia Physician License
Georgia Composite Medical Board Physician License , 2022
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PHY
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2022
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North Carolina Physician License
North Carolina Medical Board, 2020
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BLS
AHA, 2014
Awards & Honors
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Best Case Report Poster
Medical College of Georgia Research Day, 2024
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Particularly Effective Teacher Recognition
identified by Duke medical students during year-end clerkship survey , 2021
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Best Overall Research Award, Thomas F. Boat Day of Scholarship
UNC Department of Pediatrics , 2020
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AAP Section of Pediatric Trainees Residency Program Delegate
AAP, 2019
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“High 5” recipient for outstanding patient care
NC Children’s Hospital , 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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PEDS 5000
Basic Clkshp in PEDS
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PEDS 5014
Newborn Nursery Sub-I
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PEDS 5039
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
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PEDS 5009
Pediatric Sub-I
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
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PEDS 5037
Advanced Pediatrics
Teaching Interests
pediatric hospital medicine, quality improvement, patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Improving the Documentation of Penicillin Allergy Labels Among Pediatric Inpatients, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs, 2023
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Association of Sociodemographic Factors with Reported Penicillin Allergy in Pediatric Inpatients, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Choosing Wisely® Things We Do for No Reason: NPO after midnight., 2021
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
pediatric hospital medicine, quality improvement, patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship
Department Service
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Children's Hospital of Georgia Quality Council
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of Pediatrics Morbidity and Mortality Conference
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Quality Unit Council Acute Care Units (4C/5C)
2022 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Pediatric Antibiotic Stewardship Program
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Interviewer for Pediatric Residency Program
2022 - 2023
Role: Other
