Dr. Thomson grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and completed her undergraduate degree magna cum laude in biological anthropology at the University of Michigan. While there, she completed her thesis on PTHrP expression in breast cancer and was named a James B. Angell Scholar. She was also inducted into the Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society and was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society.
After graduation, Dr. Thomson attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to Mount Sinai Medical Center to complete her residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
She went on to complete a fellowship in interventional spine and sports medicine. During her time at Mount Sinai, she was the PM&R national representative for the Organization of Resident Representatives and chief editor of the publication Rehab in Review. She was also published in Essential Sports Medicine in December 2008.
She has also served as a physician at mile 21 of the New York City Marathon and as a ringside physician for USA Boxing.
Dr. Thomson is board certified by the American College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Education and Training
- Mount Sinai Medical Center – Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine
- Mount Sinai Medical Center – Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Union Hospital – Rotating Internship
- New York College of Osteopathic Medicine – DO
- University of Michigan – B.S. in Biological Anthropology
Memberships and Awards
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Diplomate of American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians