Mark Olszyk
MD, MBA, CPE, FAAPL, FACEP, FACHE, FFSMB
Chief Medical Officer & Vice President of Medical Affairs
Carroll Hospital
Mark D. Olszyk, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAPL, FACEP, FACHE, FFSMB, is the chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, part of the LifeBridge Health system. He brings over two decades of healthcare leadership experience, including senior roles within the Department of Veterans Affairs and service as a U.S. naval officer deployed with the Marine Corps.
Olszyk earned his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his emergency medicine residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and holds an MBA and CPE, reflecting his commitment to blending clinical expertise with executive leadership.
As the author and editor of The Chief Medical Officer's Essential Guidebook, he provides valuable insights for physician leaders navigating healthcare administration. Olszyk also serves as vice chair of the Maryland Board of Physicians and is a fellow of the Federation of State Medical Boards.
His leadership has been recognized with the American College of Healthcare Executives' Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent's Award. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a dedicated father of four and an active scout leader, with all three of his sons achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.