.png)
About Us
The Association for Canadian Clinical Academic Administrators, a dynamic network of professionals committed to advancing the administration of Canadian medical schools through strategic management. Join us to promote professional excellence, engage in meaningful discussions on medical school management, and foster the exchange of invaluable insights among administrators nationwide. Explore our platform for unparalleled opportunities in professional development, collaboration, and the enhancement of administrative practices.
ACCADA – Where Excellence in Clinical Academic Administration Thrives.

ACCADA Executive Team
President
Stephanie Russell
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry,
University of Alberta
Treasurer
Lloyd Coutinho
University of Toronto,
The Hospital for Sick Children
Secretary
Tricia Toderick
Western University,
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Membership Director
Candace Philpitt
Western University,
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Communications Director
Andrea Cliff
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry,
University of Alberta
Professional Development Director
Denise Hatchette
Dalhousie University
Purpose
The ACCADA is dedicated to the improvement of the administration of Canadian medical schools and their departments through professional management. Its objectives are:
-
To promote the concept of professional management in Canadian medical schools
-
To provide a forum for discussion of management issues in Canadian medical schools
-
To provide a mechanism for the exchange of information and ideas among the administrators in Canadian medical schools
-
To enhance opportunities for professional development
Message from our President
Stephanie Russell, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCMP
University Members
Interested in finding out which Universities are members of ACCADA?
View our University Members
Newsletters
Thank You!
A very special thank you to all of those who have served on our board in the past...
President: Bouman (until 2024)
Secretary/Treasurer, Tricia Toderick-Tyner (until 2023)
Membership Director, Janice Sutherland, (until 2022)
Communications Director: Stephanie Russell (until November 2022)
President: John Vetta (until October 2021)
Communications Director: Angela McTaggart (until October 2019)
Membership Director: Christine Burnell (until September 2019)
Membership Director: Colleen Tinline (until August 2018)
Treasurer: Kim Rhymes (until August 2018)
President: Carolyn Sisley (until October 2017)
Treasurer: Diane Titley (until October 2017)
Membership Director: Susan McCumber (until October 2016)
Communications Director: Stephen Jefferson (until October 2016)
Treasurer: Gregg Parchomchuk (from 2008 to 2014)