Faculty Biographies |
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ROBERT J. OLSON, M.D. Clinical Professor of Neuroscience |
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| Robert J. Olson, M.D. is Clinical Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and practicing psychiatrist at MeritCare Neuroscience Clinic both in Fargo, North Dakota. A native of North Dakota, born in Williston, graduating from Jamestown College, Dr. Olson attended University of North Dakota Medical School graduating in 1985. His psychiatric residency was earned at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. After residency training, he joined MeritCare Clinic in Fargo to work in psychiatric private practice as well as a gradually increasing role in teaching medical students and psychiatric residents. In 1994, he became board certified in Psychiatry's added qualifications in Geriatrics and continues to practice in the area of geriatric psychiatry including nursing home outreach. He is a member of the AMA, APA, as well as the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and the International Psychogeriatric Association. | |