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UCSF ObGyn&RS

Residency Program

About Me

I grew up primarily in a small town in upstate New York and went to college at nearby Cornell University. Though I didn’t grow up wanting to be a doctor, I found my way to medicine via an interest in reproductive and sexual health education fostered through work in consent education in college. This interest only grew after working at Planned Parenthood in the Bay Area – I was so inspired by the people I worked with and the purpose and joy I found within reproductive health care.

Why OB/GYN?

So many parts of health care incorporate patient agency and shared decision-making, but I believe that OBGYN really exemplifies uplifting patient values in their care. I love that our jobs are to understand our patient’s goals and support them in making the best choices for themselves – whether in pregnancy, in contraception, or in cancer care. I treasure our interdisciplinary relationships and enjoy working closes with midwives, nurse practitioners, and our incredible nurses and medical assistants. Plus, I love developing the hands-on skills required on the labor floor, in clinic, and in the operating room.

Why UCSF?

From my time at Planned Parenthood, I have always looked up to UCSF for prioritizing patient autonomy, equity, and justice alongside research innovation and clinical excellence. I am constantly inspired by the people I get to work with and grateful to be surrounded by friends, family, and the beauty and fun of the Bay Area.

Outside of Residency

In my time away from the hospital, I enjoy being outside, cooking with friends and family, working on any and all of the NYT Games, and spending time with my spoiled cat, Moose. In a different life, I’d write professionally – I hope to incorporate my interests in narrative medicine in my future career.

Light-Olson, Hannah
Hannah Light-Olson, MD

Resident Physician - PGY 1

[email protected]

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Main Address

UCSF OB/GYN&RS Residency Program
490 Illinois Street
10th Floor, Box 0132
San Francisco, CA 94143

Location Office Phone Fax
Mission Bay (415) 476 - 5192 (415) 476 - 1811
Mount Zion (415) 353 - 9240 (415) 353 - 9509
San Francisco General Hospital (628) 206 - 3061 (628) 206 - 3112

Research/Clinical Interests: Abortion care, contraception, gynecologic surgery, patient-centered decision making, health equity

Education/Training

Year

 Institution Degree Field of Study
current University of California, San Francisco Residency Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
2024 Vanderbilt University MD Medicine
2018 Cornell University BS Human Development, English

Research & Professional Experience

Year  
2024-Present Inclusive Language in Obstetrics and Gynecology
2023-Present Equitable Care in High-Risk Pregnancy
2022-Present Person-Centered Global Reproductive Health
2022-Present Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations
2022-2024 Immediate Post-Partum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
2021-2023 Minimally Invasive Pediatric Gynecologic Surgery
2020-2021 Labor Induction
2018-2020 Reproductive Health Specialist, Abortion Services Coordinator at Planned Parenthood
2015-2018 Non-Suicidal Self Injury
2015-2018 Technology Mediated Sexuality

Achievements & Recognition
Year Major Honors
2024 Lonnie S. Burnett Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology
2022 Gold Humanism Honor Society
2017 Quill and Dagger Honor Society

Poster Presentations

LIGHT-OLSON H, Lovvorn H, Chen H, Niec J, Zuckerwise L (2024), “Congenital pulmonary airway malformations and bronchopulmonary sequestrations: features of prenatal evaluation that predict postnatal surgery,” Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, National Harbor, MD

Oral Presentations

LIGHT-OLSON H, Lovvorn H, Chen H, Niec J, Zuckerwise L (2023), “Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations and Bronchopulmonary Sequestrations: Features of Prenatal Evaluation that Predict Postnatal Surgery,” Vanderbilt Univeristy School of Medicine Student Research Symposium, Nashville, TN

LIGHT-OLSON H, Lovvorn H, (2022), “Minimally Invasive Adnexa-Sparing Surgery for Benign Ovarian and Tubal Masses in Children,” International Pediatric Endosurgery Group, Miami, FL

LIGHT-OLSON H, Spano M, Thompson I, (2022), “Screening and Contraceptive Outcomes for Novel IPP LARC program,” Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care, Nashville, TN

Fechter C, LIGHT-OLSON H, Bos L, Kellet J, (2022), “C-Section Rate in Women Receiving Vaginal vs Buccal Misoprostol for Labor Induction,” Vanderbilt Resident Research Day, Nashville, TN

LIGHT-OLSON, Whitlock J, Powers J, Silver C, Dedmon L, (2018), “Adolescent Sexual Health in the Digital Age,” ACT For Youth Research Symposium, Ithaca, NY

LIGHT-OLSON H, Whitlock J, (2016), “Themes in Problematic Pornography Use,” Cornell University Research Symposium, Ithaca, NY

LIGHT-OLSON H, Bartz D, Espey E, French V, Ojo A, (2023), “Beyond the Clinic: Family Planning Education When Direct Patient Care is Not an Option,” Closing Plenary, Society of Family Planning National Meeting, Seattle, WA

LIGHT-OLSON H (2022), “Abortion Care and Advocacy Post-Dobbs,” SevenRooms’ RoomForHer Inclusion Week, New York, NY

LIGHT-OLSON H (2017), “Consent in Hook-Up Culture,” Modern Romance Course, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

LIGHT-OLSON H, Whitlock J (2017), “Adolescent Use of Pornography and its Effect on Capacity for Intimacy,” Cornell Health, Ithaca, NY

Publications

LIGHT-OLSON H, Niec JA, Zwaschka TA, Wong G, Ragheb D, Oros J, Correa H, Lopez M, Stafman L, Lovvorn H, Minimally invasive adnexa-sparing surgery for benign ovarian and paratubal masses in children. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Apr;58(4):702-707. PMID: 36670003

LIGHT-OLSON H, Khanna C, Brown AJ, Voutsinas N, Boos EW. Increase in the level of β-HCG after uterine artery embolization in the context of partial molar pregnancy: A case report. Case Reports in Women’s Health. 2023;39:e00552. PMID: 37829162

LIGHT-OLSON H, Kim J, Leszinsky L (2023) “Tennessee’s Human Life Protection Act is dangerous and must be overturned,” The Tennessean

Whitlock J, Dedmon L, LIGHT-OLSON H (2017), How are Youth Using Technology to Explore Sexuality Today?, ACT For Youth

Media

“Medical Residents are Starting to Avoid States with Abortion Bans, Data Shows,” by Julie Rovner, Rachana Pradhan for NPR via KFF Health News (2024)

“Residency Programs and Medical Practices Drew Them to Tennessee. Then Came Dobbs,” by Jamie McGee for the Tennessee Lookout (2023)

“Chicks for Change: Reproductive Health after Dobbs,” CryptoChicks Twitter Space (2022)

Advocacy

Society of Family Planning National Membership Committee, Committee Member, 2023-present

OpenTable Nashville Foot Clinic, Volunteer,2022-2023

Shade Tree Early Pregnancy Program, Co-Director, 2022-2023

Vanderbilt University Medical Center IPP-LARC Committee, Committee Member,2022

Medical Student for Choice, Chapter President, 2020-2023

Vanderbilt Social Mission Committee, Executive Board, 2020-2023

Cornell Women’s Resource Center, Executive Board, 2016-2018

Cornell Consent Education, President, 2015-2018