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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.
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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.
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Roberta (BJ) Couch
Vice President and COO |
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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.
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Catherine Henderson
Dr. PH, FACHE
Consultant |
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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
General Manager &
Director of Marketing
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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.
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Sandi Parsons
Director of Association & Meeting Services |
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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.
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Pamala Mielnicki
Client Liaison |
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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.
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Shelley Berardi
AHME Staff Accountant |
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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. |
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Tricia Beavers
Partners Staff Accountant |
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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. |
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Roberta
(Bobbye) Wagner
Meetings & Project Coordinator |
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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.
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Karen S. Zagar
Member Services Coordinator |
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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.
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Alanna DeRito
Administrative Assistant |
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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. |
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Jason Langer
Computer Support |
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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.
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