Scott C Olson

Associate Professor, Pediatrics - (Clinical Scholar Track)

Contact

(520) 626-7944
Arizona Health Sciences Center, Rm. 3301
Tucson, AZ 85724
scolson@arizona.edu

Biography

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. USA citizen.

Degrees

M.D. Medicine

The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States

B.A. English Literature

Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Work Experience

St Charles Health System (2020 - 2022)
The Marshfield Clinic (2018 - 2020)
United States Navy (2013 - 2018)

Licensure & Certification

Pediatric Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics (2010)
Licensed Physician, Arizona Medical Board (2022)
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics (2013)

Interests

Teaching

Pediatric infectious diseases, with specific interest in perinatal and childhood HIV infection

Courses

2024-25 Courses

Ped Infectious Diseases

PED 850A (Spring 2025)

2023-24 Courses

Ped Infectious Diseases

PED 850A (Spring 2024)

Scholarly Contributions

Journals/Publications

Olson, S. C., Francois Watkins, L. K., Scallan Walter, E., Friedman, C. R., & Nguyen, H. Q. (2025). Antimicrobial prescribing practices for enteric bacterial infections in an integrated health care system, Wisconsin, 2004-2017. Journal of infection and public health, 18(1), 102613.
More info
Few studies have evaluated antibiotic prescribing practices for bacterial enteric infections. Unnecessary antibiotics can result in adverse events and contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. We assessed treatment practices among patients with laboratory-confirmed enteric infections in a regional healthcare system in Wisconsin, USA.

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