Christie Olek

Christie Olek

Email: [email protected]

Research Interests:
Social history of medicine, the healer-patient relationship, medieval hospitals, women and gender 

  • M.A. in Medieval Studies: Fordham University, 2019
    Thesis: “Apothecaries in Medieval London 1250-1500,” Mentor: Dr. Maryanne Kowaleski

    B.A. cum laude in History (Departmental Honors): Saint Francis University (PA), 2015
    Thesis: “Opposing Obstacles and Overcoming Opposition: The First Graduates of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania (1850-1880),” Mentor: Dr. Lori Woods

  • Teaching Fellowship, 2021-present