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Partners in Medical Education, Inc. continues to provide top-notch services to make the accreditation process smoother for all institutions and programs.


With over 20 years in healthcare administration, specifically in medical education management, Margie Kleppick brings a wealth of information and expertise to her clients.

She is experienced in all aspects of the management and operation of a small business as well as the management and direction of large hospital departments with multi-million dollar budgets.

Margie is an experienced workshop leader and public speaker. She has consulted on Graduate Medical Education issues with hospitals throughout the United States, including community hospitals, health systems and universities. More...



 

B. J. Couch
Roberta (BJ) Couch
Vice President and COO

In her capacity as Vice President and COO, BJ is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operations, management and development of the business. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring the financial performance, human resource functions, compliance and research for growth of the company.

 


 

Catherine Henderson
Catherine Henderson
Dr. PH, FACHE
Consultant
Catherine has a wide range of healthcare experience, with proven track record in nursing supervision and education; healthcare administration; program development; medical affairs; hospital inservice education; and accreditation compliance in addition to over 20 years experience in medical education, ranging from community hospitals to major urban tertiary academic medical centers. Special expertise in physician recruitment and contracting, faculty development, and medical ethics.

In addition to consulting, she also serves as college faculty in health sciences.

Catherine is a Registered Nurse, with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Her Masters and Doctorate in Public Health were earned at Columbia University.


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Susan Allen
Susan Allen
General Manager & Director of Marketing

In her capacity as General Manager and Director of Marketing, Susan is responsible for the oversight and development of the Partners internal team, as well as the creation of new business ventures and the marketing of existing services. She oversees the budgeting, research, planning and implementation of marketing initiatives. Additionally, Susan is responsible for educational meetings managed through Partners’® association management service.

With more than 15 years experience in business development and marketing for numerous national businesses, Susan also worked within the areas of web site strategy and online marketing through her own marketing consulting firm. She is a seasoned public speaker and writer, having published a monthly personal/professional development column for the Tribune-Review for nearly four years. And, is recipient of the 2000 Seton Hill University Advocacy of Women Award through Westmoreland County's Winner's Circle Awards.


 


Sandi Parsons
Director of Association & Meeting Services

In her role as Director of Association & Meeting Services, Sandi is responsible for coordinating all outsourced management services as well as development and planning of educational meetings for AHME, the non-profit association that Partners® manages. She also assists with the production of AHME publications and oversees AHME’s ACCME accreditation status.

Sandi began working with Partners in 2005 as an Administrative Assistant. In 2007, she moved into the Marketing Project Manager position. Prior to joining the Partners® staff, Sandi worked in the field of Human Resources for over 15 years. Her background includes project work for various companies in the industries of finance, Internet software, engineering, and consulting.

She is currently the Administrator for the Westmoreland Human Resources Association, as well as a youth leader, treasurer, and board member for a non-profit organization in her community.


 

Roberta (Bobbye) Wagner
Pamala Mielnicki
Client Liaison
 

As our Client Liaison, Pamala serves as the central point of contact for communication among our clients, consultants and staff. She provides information about our GME services to our current and prospective clients as well as assistance with the composition, coordination and execution of our service agreements. Pamala is also responsible for our overall database
management and maintaining the integrity of our client information.

Prior to working with the Partners® staff, she worked in real estate development and management for over 20 years. Pamala has extensive experience in office administration, bookkeeping, legal contracts and customer service.

She also plays an active role in our local community by volunteering for the Norwin's Welcome Wagon as well as the Norwin Chamber of Commerce and serving as the Youth Scholarship Chairperson for the Norwin Lions Club.




Shelley Berardi
AHME Staff Accountant
  In her role as a Staff Accountant for AHME, Shelley is responsible for the functions within the accounting department, including cash flow management, budgeting, invoicing, payables, receivables, financial reporting and analysis.  Shelley holds an Associate’s degree in accounting and 15 years of experience in the accounting field.  Her prior experience includes work for the technology industry, construction, and retail organizations.



Tricia Beavers
Partners Staff Accountant
  In her role as a Staff Accountant for the parent company, Partners, Tricia is responsible for the functions within the accounting department, including payroll, cash flow management, budgeting, invoicing, payables, receivables, financial reporting and analysis.  Tricia holds an Associate’s degree in accounting and 18 years of experience in the accounting field.  Her prior experience includes work for educational institutions, technology and construction organizations.

 


Roberta (Bobbye) Wagner
Meetings & Project Coordinator
  In her capacity as Meetings & Project Coordinator, Bobbye works with the Director of Meeting Services to implement key projects and functions as part of AHME’s educational meetings and administrative services. She has over 40 years experience in medical information systems and currently works full time as a Collection Specialist for UPMC Health System.

 

 





Karen S. Zagar
Member Services Coordinator
 

As our Member Services Coordinator & Administrative Assistant for AHME, Karen is responsible for coordinating membership initiatives, recruiting new members and maintaining the membership database. She also provides administrative assistance to the Executive Director.

Karen brings to Partners® and AHME over 20 years of administrative experience that has given her a good background in handling all duties of a busy association. She is a very detailed oriented person who enjoys challenges and meeting new people.

 


 


Alanna DeRito
Administrative Assistant
 

As our Administrative Assistant I, Alanna is responsible for supporting the entire staff with administrative office duties. She is also responsible for maintaining our client database and assisting with database maintenance. She provides key project assistance to our General Manager, Client Liaison and Marketing Project Manager as well.

Alanna received her Secretarial Science Associate degree from Westmoreland County Community College and has over 16 years experience as an Administrative Assistant from industries such as staffing, accounting, cellular, non-destructive testing (NDT) and a travel non-profit.




Jason Langer
Computer Support
  Jason supports and maintains all of the company's computer hardware, software, and network.

He is currently employed as a System's Analyst in the ISD Department at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He has a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.





“Using Partners in Medical Education for preparation of an upcoming Institutional Site Visit was the best resource that I could have ever asked for.”

DIO from Greater Washington DC Area


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