Dr. Nathan Olson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan Olson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He focuses on medical education, specifically utilizing team-based in-situ simulations to enhance non-cognitive traits in physician training. His research explores ways to integrate evidence-based principles with mastery learning in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Olson has a strong background in Emergency Medicine, having completed his residency at Northwestern University. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and a Master of Arts in Education from Central Michigan University. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of California, San Diego. Olson is dedicated to advancing educational practices within medical training, aiming to improve outcomes for future physicians.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy