ABHES Announces New Executive Director
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | ABHES January 3, 2019
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New ABHES Executive Director Announced
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) ABHES is pleased to announce that Ms. India Tips has been confirmed to serve as ABHES’ new Executive Director effective January 1, 2019. Please see the attached document for more details regarding the announcement. Thank you. Executive Director Announcement