Dr. Braukmann is a pediatrician currently completing fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Utah, where he also served as chief resident. This role deepened his engagement in clinical care, leadership and administration, medical education, and healthcare systems improvement. Throughout his training, Dr. Braukmann developed a strong interest in communication, teaching, conflict resolution, and holistic, person-centered care. These interests naturally led him to pediatric palliative medicine, a field that aligns with his commitment to improving quality of life for children and families facing serious illness. While conversations about end-of-life care are a part of this work, he is especially drawn to the field’s focus on helping patients live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible. He is supported by a loving family including his wife who inspires him with her selflessness and compassion as a middle school teacher, his son who motivates him to be the best person he can be and reminds him not to take life too seriously, and his corgi, Ernie, who is his adventure buddy and has helped him explore the natural beauty that Utah has to offer.
