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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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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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.

Harish Maridi
Harish Maridi

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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.