Dr. Phimon Atsawasuwan selected as a recipient of the Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program (CAAMP) scholarship award
Dr. Phimon Atsawasuwan selected as a recipient of the Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program (CAAMP) scholarship award through the American Association of Orthodontists Heading link
Dr. Phimon Atsawasuwan, Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics, was selected as a recipient of the Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program (CAAMP) scholarship award through the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). AAO sponsors two academic administrators’ participation in the CAAMP selected from those nominated by the orthodontic programs nationwide. Dr. Atsawasuwan will receive a travel stipend and registration fee for the interactive 3-day program by the Academy for Advancing Leadership (AAL) that develops the core competencies required for effectively leading and managing an academic department or program. Only a handful of faculty throughout the country are selected every year to received this distinguish honor. This is another milestone for Dr. Atsawasuwan and the UIC Orthodontic Program. Congratulations, Dr. Atsawasuwan!
“With the support from my Department Head and mentors, I am successful in the application process for this award. I will have an opportunity to learn key strategies and develop my ability required for leading and managing an academic department or program, refine my leadership style, including conflict management skills and assess the potential of my career path through AAL with the sponsorship from AAO.” said by Dr. Atsawasuwan.