Dr. Krisjon Olson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Krisjon Olson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He leads the Experimental Ethnography laboratory, where his research focuses on decision-making in child-centered care and congenital heart disease. His work is centered on addressing the gender health gap to improve outcomes for individuals with congenital heart disease. Dr. Olson conducts ongoing fieldwork involving children and families who are faced with difficult treatment decisions in pediatric intensive care settings. He collaborates with survivors, community organizations, and healthcare providers to tackle outcome inequalities and to enhance the longevity of survivors as they transition into adulthood.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences