About Dr. Jason Olin
Dr. Jason Olin is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with more than 30 years in practice. The practice focuses on evaluations for institutional review by the FAA, AAMC, LSAC, state bar examiners, NBME, and FINRA.
Training and research
Dr. Olin earned his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and completed his clinical internship at LAC+USC Medical Center. His research career includes a $646,272 academic career award from the National Institute of Mental Health for work on psychosis in Alzheimer's disease, more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, and the book Rapid Psychological Assessment (Wiley, 1998). He has held faculty positions at USC, Weill Cornell Medical College, and the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
Industry career
Before returning to full-time practice, Dr. Olin spent two decades in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry as VP of Medical Affairs, Medical Director, and Disease Area Head at companies developing treatments for central nervous system disorders. This background shapes the practice: regulatory documentation, institutional review, and evidentiary standards are the environment he came from.
Aviation specialty
Dr. Olin is one of approximately 130 HIMS-certified neuropsychologists nationally and the only one listed for Orange County on the FAA neuropsychologist list. He administers the CogScreen-AE Pro and produces FAA-formatted reports for pilots and air traffic controllers navigating deferral, special issuance, and medical certification review.
Licensure and reach
Dr. Olin is licensed in California, New York, Arizona, Florida, and Idaho, and provides telehealth evaluations in the 42 states covered by the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). He is listed as a recommended provider by the Pepperdine University Student Accessibility Office.

Credentials
Selected publications and academic work in neuropsychology and geriatric psychiatry. Full CV available upon request.
Education
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PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Southern California, 1992
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Clinical Internship, LAC+USC Medical Center, 1991
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MA, Psychology (Clinical), University of Southern California, 1989
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BS, Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1986
Licenses
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Psychologist, California (PSY13932), 1994–present
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Mental Behavioral Telehealth Psychologist, Idaho (MBTPSY-203979), 2024–present
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Psychologist, New York (027908), 2025-present
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Psychologist, Arizona (PSY-0006076), 2025-present
Faculty Appointments
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Pepperdine University, GSEP, 2023–present
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Weill Cornell Medical College, Dept. of Psychiatry, 2004–2015
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University of Southern California, Dept. of Psychiatry, 1992–2000
Affiliations
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American Psychological Association
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California Psychological Association
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Orange County Psychological Association
Selected Recognition
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Team Neuropsychologist, LA Kings
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Listed as vetted testing-accommodations provider, Pepperdine University
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NIMH Academic Career Award, $646,272 (K07-MH01368)
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Author, Rapid Psychological Assessment (John Wiley & Sons, 1998)
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60+ peer-reviewed publications, full CV available upon request