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Kristine Olson, MD, MSc

Assistant Clinical Professor

About

Titles

Chief Wellness Officer, Yale New Haven Health-Yale Medicine (ACE); Director, Work-life Well-being Analytics, Yale New Haven Health-Yale Medicine

Appointments

Internal Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor
Primary
Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Non Degree Program: Yale School of Management, Executive Education, Advanced Emerging Leaders Program in Healthcare (2-year program) (2021)

MSc: Weill Cornell Medical College, Health Services Research and Epidemiology (2012)

Fellow, T32 AHRQ/NIH Health Services Research & Epidemiology (focus: organizational science): Weill Cornell Medical College (2012)

Resident, Internal Medicine - Pediatrics: Yale New Haven Hospital (2006)

MD: University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Twin Cities, Medical Doctor (2002)

DTM&H: Uniformed Services University, Diploma of Tropical Medicine & Travelers Health, Disaster Preparedness (2002)

Non Degree Program: Harvard University, FXB Center for Health & Human Rights, Health and Human Rights, Intensive Course (2000)

BA: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Microbiology and Philosophy (1993)

Advanced Training & Certifications

QPR Suicide Prevention Training: QPR Institute (2025)

Certified Coach (Blue Mesa): International Coaching Federation (2022)

Chief Wellness Officer Course (inaugural), Team Lead: WellMD, Stanford University (2018)

Health & Human Rights Intensive Course: FXB Center for Health & Human Rights at Harvard University

Health and Human Rights, Intensive Course: Harvard University, FXB Center for Health & Human Rights (2000)

Research

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Kristine Olson's published research.

Jacob Tebes, PhD
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Jennifer Kapo, MD
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John Krystal, MD
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Samuel Ball, PhD
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Ariadna Forray, MD
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Kimberly Yonkers, MD
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Publications

2025

Use of Ambient AI Scribes to Reduce Administrative Burden and Professional Burnout.
Olson KD, Meeker D, Troup M, Barker TD, Nguyen VH, Manders JB, Stults CD, Jones VG, Shah SD, Shah T, Schwamm LH. Use of Ambient AI Scribes to Reduce Administrative Burden and Professional Burnout. JAMA Netw Open 2025, 8: e2534976. PMID: 41037268, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.34976.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Physician Well-being and the Health Care Ecosystem
Olson K. Physician Well-being and the Health Care Ecosystem. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2025, 100: 1101-1104. PMID: 40610108, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2025.05.010.
Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
Cultivate Connection at Home, Reduce Burnout
Olson K. Cultivate Connection at Home, Reduce Burnout. JAMA Network Open 2025, 8: e253225. PMID: 40184074, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3225.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research

2024

Physician's Occupational Distress: Burnout or Moral Injury?
Olson K. Physician's Occupational Distress: Burnout or Moral Injury? Mayo Clin Proc 2024, 99: 1860-1863. PMID: 39631983, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2024.10.014.
Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
A Pause to Explore the Impact of Physicians' Work on Personal Relationships.
Olson K, Brazeau C. A Pause to Explore the Impact of Physicians' Work on Personal Relationships. Mayo Clin Proc 2024, 99: 1540-1542. PMID: 39362704, DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2024.08.021.
Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
Building a Systemic Well-Being Program: A 5-Step Blueprint
Association AH, Alliance AP, Agarwal G, et al. Building a Systemic Well-Being Program: A 5-Step Blueprint. American Hospital Association. https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2024/02/physician-alliance-well-being-blueprint.pdf. Published 2024. Accessed May 23, 2024, 2025.
Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
Impact of COVID-19 on American Family Physicians' Intent to Retreat from Clinical Care.
Brazeau CMLR, Chen PH, Morley CP, Olson K. Impact of COVID-19 on American Family Physicians' Intent to Retreat from Clinical Care. J Am Board Fam Med 2024, 36: 905-915. PMID: 38092432, DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2023.230156R1.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research

2023

Burnout and Disengagement in Pathology: A Prepandemic Survey of Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals.
Smith SM, Liauw D, Dupee D, Barbieri AL, Olson K, Parkash V. Burnout and Disengagement in Pathology: A Prepandemic Survey of Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2023, 147: 808-816. PMID: 36191345, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0073-oa.
Peer-Reviewed Original Research
MeSH Keywords and Concepts
Navigating Work-Life Integration, Legal Issues, Patient Safety: Lessons for Work-Life Wellness in Academic Medicine: Part 1 of 3.
Hartwell JL, Barach P, Gunter TD, Reed K, Kelker H, Welch J, Olson K, Harry E, Meltzer-Brody S, Quinn M, Ferrand J, Kiely SC, Hartsock J, Holmes E, Schroeder K, Ahmed R. Navigating Work-Life Integration, Legal Issues, Patient Safety: Lessons for Work-Life Wellness in Academic Medicine: Part 1 of 3. Kans J Med 2023, 16: 153-158. PMID: 37377624, DOI: 10.17161/kjm.vol16.19952.
Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
Navigating Personal Health Crises, Imposter Syndrome, Sexual Harassment, Clinical Mistakes, and Leadership Challenges: Lessons for Work-Life Wellness in Academic Medicine: Part 3 of 3.
Barach P, Ahmed R, Agarwal G, Olson K, Welch J, Chernoby K, Hein CL, Anand T, Joseph B, Rosenstein DL, Sotto-Santiago S, Hartsock J, Holmes E, Schroeder K, Hartwell JL. Navigating Personal Health Crises, Imposter Syndrome, Sexual Harassment, Clinical Mistakes, and Leadership Challenges: Lessons for Work-Life Wellness in Academic Medicine: Part 3 of 3. Kans J Med 2023, 16: 165-171. PMID: 37377621, DOI: 10.17161/kjm.vol16.19954.
Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

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ORCID
0000-0002-5417-700X

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

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Scientific Board
2018 - PresentAdvisory BoardsBoard Member
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Eureka Project
2024 - PresentAdvisory BoardsExpert
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Mayo Clinic Proceedings
2023 - PresentJournal ServiceEditorial Board Member
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Healthcare Well-being Offerings
2025 - PresentJournal ServiceEditor
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Academic Medicine
2024 - PresentJournal ServiceReviewer

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Honors

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Nominee (Yale School of Medicine), Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
09/15/2021Yale School of Medicine AwardThe Arnold P. Gold Foundation
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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award AHRQ/NIH (T32)
06/01/2010National AwardAHRQ/NIH
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Max Seham Student Award in Child Related Social Medicine
06/01/2002National Award
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Humanism in Medicine Award
06/01/2002National AwardThe Health Foundation of New Jersey
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Honorary Gault Scholarship, Medical Student Most Possessing Qualities of an Internist
06/01/2002Regional AwardUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
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Contacts

kristine.olson@yale.edu

Titles

Appointments

Internal Medicine

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Advanced Training & Certifications

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Jacob Tebes, PhD

Jennifer Kapo, MD

John Krystal, MD

Samuel Ball, PhD

Ariadna Forray, MD

Kimberly Yonkers, MD

Publications

2025

2024

2023

ORCID

Activities

Scientific Board

Eureka Project

Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Healthcare Well-being Offerings

Academic Medicine

Honors

Nominee (Yale School of Medicine), Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award AHRQ/NIH (T32)

Max Seham Student Award in Child Related Social Medicine

Humanism in Medicine Award

Honorary Gault Scholarship, Medical Student Most Possessing Qualities of an Internist

News

Importance of Relationships and Efficiency in Patient Care Emphasized in Medical Grand Rounds

Yale New Haven Health addresses burnout of health care professionals through peer-to-peer forums

‘Sleep Week’ Highlights the Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep

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