Craig Olmstead

Craig Olmstead is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, where he contributes to undergraduate medical education. Practicing comprehensive rural family medicine in Parkhill, ON, his work spans hospitalist duties, home visits, and after-hours care across multiple clinics, including PRISMA Health Care Collaborative in London.

• Education: BSc in Mathematical Physics (University of Waterloo), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (University of Toronto/Michener Institute), MD (Schulich Medicine)

Dr. Olmstead’s research interests focus on optimizing primary care access for vulnerable populations, leveraging Point of Care Ultrasound in outpatient settings, and integrating teaching into rural practice. His clinical work emphasizes full-spectrum care for underserved communities, particularly in Parkhill, where he serves as the sole family physician.

As an early-career clinician-educator, he mentors medical students and residents through clinical rotations and didactic teaching. Despite pandemic-era challenges, he adapted to virtual modalities while maintaining his commitment to training future physicians. His practice highlights systemic issues in primary care access, advocating for efficient provider utilization through collaborations with nurse practitioners and local clinics.

Dr. Olmstead balances his rural practice with part-time academic roles, emphasizing the importance of exposing learners to rural medicine’s unique demands. His personal interests include family time with his two daughters, gardening, and soccer.