Ericka J. Olgaard, DO, MBA
Chair
Education
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock, MBA, Business Administration | 2020 |
| Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine/A.T. Still University, DO, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | 2008 |
| Alma College, BS, Biochemistry | 2004 |
| Berkshire Medical Center, no degree, Traditional Rotating Osteopathic Internship | |
| Berkshire Medical Center, no degree, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology PGY1-2 | |
| University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, no degree, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology PGY3-4 | |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, no degree, Surgical Pathology with emphasis in GI Pathology |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Mississippi Medical License | 10/2025 - Present |
| Licensure, Florida Medical License | 04/2021 - Present |
| Licensure, Arkansas Medical License | 05/2013 - Present |
| Certification, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology | 07/2013 - Present |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine | 01/2026 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Florida, School of Medicine | 06/2021 - 01/2026 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, School of Medicine | 11/2014 - 06/2021 |
| Instructor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, School of Medicine | 07/2013 - 11/2014 |
Professional Membership and Service
| College of American Pathologists, Fellow | |
| United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Member |
Committee Service
| College of American Pathologists, Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation, Member | 2025 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists, Inspection Process Committee, Vice Chair | 2025 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists Laboratory Medical Direction Workshop faculty | 2025 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program, Inter-Region Reviewing Commissioner | 2025 - Present |
| College of American Pathologists, House of Delegates, Florida delegation | 2023 - 2026 |
| Association for Academic Pathology, Clinical Service Leaders Committee, Member | 2021 - 2023 |
Other Service
| CLIA Director, UF Health Pathology Laboratories Non-tuberculosis Mycobacteria Lab | 07/2023 - 12/2025 |
| CLIA Director, UF Health Student Health Care Clinic Laboratory and UAA Point-of-Care Testing | 12/2021 - 12/2025 |
| Vice Chair for System Integration, Department of Pathology, University of Florida | 06/2021 - 01/2026 |
| CLIA Director, UF Health Pathology Laboratories | 06/2021 - 12/2025 |
| Chief of Pathology, UF Health Central Florida | 06/2021 - 12/2025 |
| Vice Chair for Clinical Operations, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 03/2020 - 06/2021 |
| CLIA Director and Service Line Director, Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 03/2020 - 06/2021 |
| Associate Chief Medical Quality Officer for Performance Improvement, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 2018 - 06/2021 |
| Associate Chief Medical Officer, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 2018 - 06/2021 |
| Service Line Quality Officer, Laboratory and Pathology Service Line, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 2017 - 06/2021 |