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Middle States Self‐Study 2026–28 Leadership
The Middle States Self‐Study 2028 is co-chaired by three institutional leaders and governed by Working Groups, Core Support Teams, and Leadership Committees. The seven Working Groups correspond to each of the seven Middle States Standards and the Three Core Support Teams support the Self‐Study’s efforts.
Self‐Study Co-Chairs
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Ariel Fishman, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Educational Programs and Planning
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Julie Secombe, Ph.D.
Incoming Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Professor, Genetics
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Yoon Kang, M.D.
Vice Dean for Education
Steering Committee & Executive Committee
| Name | Appointment(s) | Committee(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariel Fishman, Assistant Dean for Educational Programs and Planning | Self‐Study co-chair and Evidence Team co-chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| Yoon Kang, Vice Dean for Education; Ruth L. Gottesman Chair in Education | Self‐Study co-chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| Julie Secombe, Incoming Associate Dean for Graduate Programs; Professor, Genetics | Self‐Study co-chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| Myles Akabas, Director, Medical Scientist Training Program; Professor, Neuroscience | Working Group 3 co-chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| Jennifer Garner, Senior Associate Dean, Operations and Finance | Working Group 6 co-chair | Steering Committee |
| Lynne Holden, Senior Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Outreach; Professor, Emergency Medicine | Working Group 2 co-chair | Steering Committee |
| Marla Keller, Executive Dean | Working Group 7 co-chair | Steering Committee |
| Elizabeth Kitsis, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Planning; Professor, Medicine | Working Group 1 co-chair | Steering Committee |
| Amanda Raff, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Professor, Medicine | Working Group 4 co-chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| Catherine Skae, Senior Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education; Professor, Pediatrics | Executive Committee and Steering Committee | |
| Michael Slade, Executive Director, Education Administration | Logistics Team chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| William Southern, Senior Associate Dean; Professor, Medicine | Working Group 5 co-chair | Executive Committee and Steering Committee |
| Yaron Tomer, Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean; Chief Academic Officer | Steering Committee |
Working Group Co-Chairs
- Elizabeth Kitsis, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Planning; Professor, Medicine
- Harris Goldstein, Senior Associate Dean for for Scientific Affairs; Professor of Pediatrics
- Anne Bresnick, Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs; Professor, Molecular Pharmacology
- Lynne Holden, Senior Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Outreach; Professor, Emergency Medicine
- Myles Akabas, Director, Medical Scientist Training Program; Professor, Neuroscience
- William Fuller, Associate Dean for Curricular Affairs; Assistant Professor, Medicine
- Amanda Raff, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education; Professor, Medicine
- Salvatore Calabro, Senior Director, Graduate Admissions and Enrollment
- David Shechter, Assistant Dean for Graduate Educational Innovation; Professor, Biochemistry
- William Southern, Senior Associate Dean; Professor, Medicine
- James Geraghty, CFO & Associate Vice President
- Jennifer Garner, Senior Associate Dean, Operations and Finance
- Dana Lee, Senior Counsel
- Marla Keller, Executive Dean
Teams
The Evidence Inventory Team will be led by Ariel Fishman, Assistant Dean for Educational Programs and Planning. Ariel brings extensive experience in academic planning, evaluation, and accreditation processes, positioning him to effectively guide the development and oversight of the Evidence Inventory. Additional team members will include key members from the Office of Evaluation and Education Outcomes.
The Communications Team will be led by Deirdre Branley, Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs, with assistance from staff members in the department.
The Logistics Team will be led by Michael Slade, Executive Director, Education Administration and Operations, with assistance from key members from the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment & Reporting and other colleagues, as deemed appropriate.