How Volleyball and an Empathetic Pediatrician Led Burnett School of Medicine Graduate to Otolaryngology
My Journey to Medical School Video Series features Sofia Olsson, M.D. ’25, graduate of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
Sofia Olsson, ’25 M.D.
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Why do you want to be a doctor?
“I was shy when I was younger and scared to talk to others, and someone who made me feel safe was my pediatrician. Outside of my family, it was hard to talk to people, but she made me feel normal and loved. As a college athlete I always worked on teams, and I think medicine was the perfect calling because it combines hard work and creating a safe space for my patients.”
Why did you choose the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU?
“Burnett School of Medicine at TCU really aligned with everything I was passionate about and what I wanted to receive out of medical school. I was very interested in the Empathetic Scholar® program because that’s the reason I went into medicine in the first place.”
What’s one thing your classmates don’t know about you?
“I’ve played volleyball since I was in 4th grade. In high school, I played for the Swedish Junior Volleyball Nationals. I scored in 4th place in the country because I am also Swedish.”
What’s next for you in your medical journey?
“I matched at UC-Davis in Sacramento, California and I will be training to be a head and neck surgeon. Otolaryngology is what I’m most passionate about. You work with anything from the collarbone up and it greatly impacts how we can communicate with other people. I want to make people feel safe and supported.”