Expertise in Health Professions
Education and Accreditation
With 600+ years of combined experience in academic leadership, clinical practice, accreditation, and policymaking, Academic Health Associates advises institutions across health professions education.
Our Experts
Many of our experts are current or former deans and senior administrators at leading health professions schools. Many also serve as accreditation site visitors or have held senior roles within accrediting bodies, including the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Our team has led national professional organizations such as the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry. One is President Elect of the American Association of Women in Dentistry. Others have served on national advisory panels, and held leadership roles on state dental boards.
Across their careers, our experts have helped found and strengthen dental schools, research centers, student services programs, and one of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs).
A summary of our experts’ select accomplishments
Our Experts
Dr. Stephanie Munz
Special Care Dentistry, Organizational Leadership, Advocacy/Policy, CODA Standards I-VI
Dr. Kelly Kirtland
Hospital Dentistry, Legislative Advocacy, Practice and Business Management
Dr. Michelle G. Klenk
Dental Hygiene Education, Curriculum Design, Leadership, Group Facilitation, CODA Standards I-VI
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Dr. Sonal S. Shah
Oral Pathology Subject Matter Expert, Oral Medicine Clinician, Dental Educator, CODA Site Visitor, Curriculum Development
Dr. Sara Gordon
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Academic Administration, CODA Standards I, II
Dr. John Rugge
Rural Healthcare, Rural Practitioner, Recruitment and Retention, Medicaid Policy
Dr. Phillip Wong
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist, Curriculum Development, CODA Standard V
Dr. Joel Berg
Program Builder, Former CODA Commissioner, Academic/Corporate Leader, CODA Standards I-VI
Dr. Matthew Weed
Program Design & Accreditation, Clinical Accessibility & Student Services, Recruiting & Admissions, Curriculum & Faculty, CODA Standards I, IV, VI
Dr. E. Ricardo Schwedhelm
Prosthodontics, Dental Education, CODA Site Visitor, CODA Standards I-VI
Dr. Jonelle G. Anamelechi
Pediatric Dentistry, Public Health, Curriculum Development, Healthcare Partnerships
Dr. Vincent E. DiFabio
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Educator, TMJ Specialist, CODA Standards II, VI
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Dr. Michele Carr
Dental Hygiene, Curriculum Development, Accreditation Process, CODA Standards I-VI
Dr. Jean-Marc Retrouvey
Digital Orthodontics, Simulation Design, Curriculum Innovation, CODA Standards I, II, III, V, VI
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Dr. Douglas B. Keck
Pediatric Dentist, Dental Educator, Academic Program Developer, CODA Standards I-VI
Dr. Suzie Bergman
Execudent Education’s Subject Matter Expert in Oral Medicine, CODA Standards I, II, III, V, VI
Dr. David Carsten
Biochemist, Dentist, Anesthesiologist, Commissioner, CODA Standards I-VI