Susan Dawson

Susan Dawson is an Instructor in the Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), part of the School of Health Professions. She has held this position since February 2021, following a prior role as a Credentialed Course Instructor from August 2008 to January 2021.

She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science (December 2007) and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Environmental Science (December 2006), both from the University of Alabama.

Teaching & Service: Dawson specializes in teaching the HCM481 Health Care Management Internship course, which she has instructed across multiple terms since 2021. She has contributed to course development for this internship program. Her professional service includes roles on UAB's School of Health Professions Student Affairs Committee, Faculty Search Committee, and Health Care Management Advisory Board. She is also a member of the Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration (AUPHA).

Her academic focus aligns with healthcare administration and management, emphasizing practical training through internships and student mentorship.