Michelle M. Valdez

Michelle M. Valdez, MA is Director of Accreditation, Compliance, and Quality Improvement at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, where she oversees institutional accreditation, compliance strategy, and quality improvement initiatives across a large organization. Ms. Valdez has over 20 years of experience in Graduate Medical Education, beginning her career as a Navy civilian and advancing through roles including program coordinator, institutional administrator, department head, and GME administrative director. She has led accreditation oversight for dozens of programs, developed institutional policies and assessment tools, and directed large-scale initiatives to improve compliance, reporting, and operational efficiency. A recognized leader in GME operations and accreditation, Ms. Valdez is actively engaged in national professional organizations, including the Association for Hospital Medical Education, where she has served in multiple leadership roles, including Chair of the Coun