About
Kristine Olson, MD, MSc, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine, serving as Chief Wellness Officer at Yale New Haven Health-Yale Medicine and Director of Work-life Well-being Analytics. Her roles focus on institutional well-being programs and systemic strategies to address healthcare professional burnout.
Education: MD from University of Minnesota School of Medicine (2002), MSc in Health Services Research and Epidemiology from Weill Cornell Medical College (2012). Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Completed a T32 NIH fellowship in Health Services Research.
Research interests center on physician well-being, burnout prevention, work-life integration, and organizational strategies to improve healthcare worker resilience. Notable contributions include pandemic-related stress studies, systemic well-being program frameworks, and cross-disciplinary approaches to professional fulfillment.
Awards include the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award nomination (2021), Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (2010), and recognition for her work on healthcare worker support during the pandemic.
Leadership roles: Editorial board member for Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reviewer for Academic Medicine, and contributor to national initiatives like the American Hospital Association’s well-being blueprint. Active in advocating for systemic changes to enhance healthcare culture and professional resilience.
