Physician Engineer with a diverse range of experience in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, accident investigation (from both the engineering and physician perspectives), aeromedical and accident research, biomechanical and kinematic analysis, aerospace medicine education, and expert witness consultation for accident reconstruction and injury causation analysis. Dr. Olson is Board Certified in Aerospace Medicine and is a practicing physician and a consultant. Flight Med, LLC provides clinical and medical consultation services for pilots and the aviation industry. Dr. Olson is a Senior/FAA employee/HIMS AME and works with civilian pilots and air traffic control specials for FAA Medical Exams, Special Issuance, and substance abuse/addiction management. Most pilots and industry specialists do not speak FAA medical. Dr. Olson provides the expertise to bridge this gap and functions as a pilot advocate in order to help keep pilots flying. DMD Medical, LLC provides staffing for Federal Occupational Health Clinics and provides employer consultation services for second opinion Independent Medical Exams and file reviews. Dr. Olson is an Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Physician on the Disability Evaluators' Panel.Dr. Olson also performs aerospace safety research. He has worked with NASA to evaluate astronaut shoulder injuries in association with EVA training, has performed research regarding control pattern injuries in aviation accidents as well as performed research regarding the effectiveness of the Cirrus airframe parachute system in Cirrus aircraft accidents. His current work involves cardiovascular disease in fatal general aviation accidents with a publication soon to follow.
Listed skills include Aerospace, Aerospace Medicine, Clinical Research, Aviation, and 8 others.
