Dr. Olson graduated with honors and highest distinction from the Pennsylvania State University and then attended medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Following medical school, she completed a 4-year Emergency Medicine Residency at Northwestern University where she served as Chief Resident during her final year. Dr. Olson has been practicing Emergency Medicine at University Hospital since July 2014. She has an interest in medical education and educational research and is currently the Director of simulation education for the UTHSA Emergency Medicine Residency and Associate Program Director. Dr. Olson enjoys running and has completed a marathon and multiple half marathons.