Integrative learning and Accreditation
The Office of Integrative Learning and Accreditation works with the Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH) to ensure the University of Michigan School of Public Health meets all academic and educational standards to maintain themselves as an accredited college. The School of Public Health was last accredited in 2019 and is set to renew their accreditation in 2027.
The accreditation process is being led by Leah C Neubaeur, PhD., within the Office of Education.
Current CEPH Accreditation Status
Letter to Students
Thank you for taking the time to join us as we continue to enhance the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan. An integral aspect of growing as a community and as a school is working towards reaccreditation by the Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH). Our reaccreditation launched in 2025, and we will welcome the CEPH site visit team during a three-day period in February of 2027. CEPH representatives will be on campus conducting a site visit which will include meetings with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and university. To prepare for this visit, our team is working with the various groups within the Office of Education, all School of Public Health departments, and School of Public Health leadership to ensure there will be no interruption to the learning of students currently in programs and classes.
We welcome any comments, questions, or contributions you may have during this self-study period. The School of Public Health community is essential in all aspects of reaccreditation success. We appreciate your support.
Thank you for being part of School of Public Health and we look forward to continuing to serve you.
With regards,
Leah Neubauer, Senior Director of Integrative Education & Accreditation
Sumreen Akhtar, Program Coordinator, Accreditation and MPH Core
Jen Eshelman, Managing Director for Educational Programs
Sharon Kardia, Senior Associate Dean for Education
Office of Intergrative Learning and Accreditation
Leah C Neubauer, Program Coordinator for CEPH reaccreditation
Leah works within the Office of Education, Integrative Learning and Accrediation team to guide the School of Public Health in the Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH) reaccreditation process. .
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Sumreen Akhtar, Program Coordinator, Accreditation & MPH Core
Sumreen supports the Accreditation team to ensure the School of Public Health is following the educational and program expectations of our accrediting body, the Council for Education for Public Health. She also facilitates the MPH core for the School of Public Health.
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Michigan Public Health Accreditation Timeline
- Summer 2025:
- Finalize Accrediation Committee and Identify Data Needs
- September 9 or 10, 2025:
- Accreditation orientation workshop held for Accreditation Committee before biweekly meetings begin
- 2025-2026 Academic Year:
- School of Public Health Accreditation Committee & Departmental Teams work together and update data and materials
- October 2025- May 2026:
- Draft Self-Study
- September 3, 2026:
- Preliminary Self-Study due to CEPH
- November 3, 2026:
- CEPH returns comments to address
- January 4, 2027:
- Final Self-Study due to CEPH
- Late January 2027:
- Full dress rehearsal for Site Visit with all participants
- February 3-5, 2027:
- 3-Day Site Visit
- July 1, 2027:
- Current Accreditation end date
- Summer 2027:
- CEPH Reaccreditation announced
Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH)
The mission of CEPH is to "assure(s) quality in public health education and training to advance the science and practice of public health." The Univeresity of Michigan School of Public Health is working to collect and provide evidence with CEPH representatives to ensure quality education and alignment with accreditation protocols.
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) is the accrediting body focused on healthcare management. The School of Public Health maintains updated accreditation through CAHME. School of Public Health has two programs that are CAHME accredited, a hybrid Healthcare management program, and a residential management program.
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
In addition to CEPH accreditation the School of Public Health, Nutritional Sciences department, has programs dedicated to students pursuing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. This program is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
The Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and prepares physicians for board eligibility by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.