Your Partners in Health Professions Program Development and Accreditation

Across the U.S., Canada, and Beyond

Academic Health Associates supports universities and academic health systems with higher education program development, accreditation, and long-term growth.

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600+ Years of Combined
Nationally Recognized Experience

Current + Former Deans

Site Reviewers + Former CODA Commissioner

Senior Administrators

Our diverse team brings 600+ years of combined experience across academic leadership and clinical practice. We support institutions at every stage, from exploring new bachelor’s-level programs to launching dental, medical, or nursing schools, and guiding re-accreditation for established programs and residencies.

Whatever your objectives, we’re prepared to support your work.

Our Unmatched
Breadth of Service

Our experts help institutions:

Write, review, organize, and edit accreditation self-studies

Conduct mock site visits and comprehensive curricular reviews

Build support for new schools and strengthen established programs

Plan new facilities, recruit leadership and faculty, develop innovative curricula, and upgrade existing clinics

Advise on the teaching, financial, and physical resources required for success

Move institutional plans forward effectively, with clear, strategic guidance

Our Leadership

Dr. Joel Berg

Dr. Joel Berg is our Founder and CEO, and a former Dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He served on the Commission on Dental Accreditation and is widely recognized for leadership in oral healthcare innovation. His national standing and network strengthen our work across institutions.

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Matthew A. Weed, Ph.D

Matthew A. Weed, Ph.D is our Chief Academic Officer, bringing both deep personal and professional experience across academic health and research. He has mentored hundreds of health professionals, taught thousands, and helped build a $150M research center. His work focuses on improving patient outcomes, and strengthening healthcare accessibility, at home and at work.

Dr. Weed is a totally blind, very brittle type I diabetic of five decades standing. He holds degrees from Yale, Princeton, and Harvard, and brings that lived experience to transform health and education.

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Some of Our Experts

Dr. Michele Carr and Dr. Jonelle Anamalechi are among the nationally respected experts who contribute to Academic Health Associates’ work across health professions education and accreditation.

Dr. Michele Carr

Training program leader with extensive experience supporting CODA accreditation and reaccreditation. Currently, the Vice President of the Ohio State Dental Board.

Dr. Jonelle G. Anamelechi

Pediatric dental practice leader with active engagement in academic healthcare and health professions education.

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Perspectives That Reflect the Communities You Serve

We seek perspective from world-renowned health professionals while also drawing insight from our associates, many of whom are first-generation, low-income students at leading universities. We actively engage academic leaders, clinicians, patients, advocates, and caregivers in the communities where we and our clients work.

Across these perspectives, we value the ideas and experience of those who make health and healthcare happen for millions of people every day— and who, working together, can help those efforts succeed for millions more.

Empowering Better Training Programs for Tomorrow’s Health Leaders

Our diverse and rapidly growing team of highly respected experts is ready to help you whether you are working on a new bachelor’s level program or reaccrediting a well-established residency in specialist care.

We can connect you to leading
specialists
who can review
accreditation documents;
help you determine where training venues should be placed; find
designers
and
architects to help you plan and build your future classrooms and clinics; and assist you in
recruiting,
vetting and getting new faculty,
administrators
and staff in place as you move
toward opening a new program or expanding the
opportunities
for training and care
you already have.

Turning Complexity into Clarity

Simplifying project delivery by translating abstract goals into tangible, visual processes that drive progress.

As health professionals and patients alike know all too well, healthcare is fragmented, and too many fall through the cracks. This is as true of practitioners as it is of patients. Academic Health Associates is ready to help you patch those cracks so you can provide the best possible training for your students, the most comfortable work environments for your practitioners, and truly optimal care for your patients and the communities you are a part of.

Achieve Organizational Prestige

Enhance your institution's global outlook and achieve a greater sense of trust from both inside and outside of the organization.

Process Improvement

Implement targeted improvements in process and systems based on an established set of KPIs that work to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce operational costs

Leadership Training

Understand professional development opportunities and training for faculty to stay updated with the latest teaching methodologies and technologies, enhancing the overall quality of education

Accreditation Support

We guide you through the entire accreditation process—from self-assessment and documentation preparation to on-site reviews and compliance monitoring. Helping you earn trust and recognition globally

Foster Academic Excellence

We help instituions cultivate a culture of academic excellence and innovation, positioning your institution as a leader in dental education and research.

Curriculum Development and Enhancement

Assist in developing or refining academic programs to align with industry trends and future skills demands, ensuring your courses remain relevant and attractive to students.

Research Support and Innovation Labs

Establish or enhance research support systems and innovation labs to encourage faculty and students to engage in cutting-edge research and development activities.

Academic Partnerships and Collaborations

Facilitate strategic partnerships with other educational institutions, industry leaders, and research organizations to expand opportunities for collaboration, funding, and academic exchange programs.