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Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership, Andrews University, United States
Ph.D. Concentration in Innovation, Andrews University, United States
Specialization in Leadership and Management, Harvard University, United States
Residency, Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States
Master, Radiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States
Master, Oral Medicine and Radiology specialized in Cancer, Saveetha University, India
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Bharath University, India
MBA, University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business, United States
Fellowship
National Science Foundation
Royal College of Surgeons
International College of Dentists
Pierre Fauchard Academy
American College of Dentists
MicroMega Endodontists
Cancer Medical Dental Specialists Humanitarian Fellow
Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator, Zell Lurie Institute
The Dalai Lama Trust
FAST FORWARD Medical Innovation, University of Michigan
Work Experience
President, Medical and Dental Association
Dean and Professor, PNET Global
Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina
Chief Radiologist, Private Practice, United States
Past Work Experience
Executive Director and Professor, Michigan
Chairman, Radiology and Medicine, Family Clinic
Director, Educational Research, Michigan
Chairman and Chief Radiologist, SAKYA Hospital
Assistant Professor and Radiologist, University of Minnesota
Senator, GPSG, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chief Resident, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Managing Director, Sapthagiri Hospital
Team Leader, Sherpa Expedition at Mount Everest
Honors/Awards
National Awards
National Science Foundation (NSF), United States
Tech Jam Innovator, University of Michigan
Fast Forward Medical Innovation, Michigan Medicine
Michigan Ross Leader Endorsement, University of Michigan
Dare to Dream, University of Michigan
Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator, University of Michigan
Agere ex Missione Faculty Award, Michigan
Influential Story Teller, Wolf & Heron, University of Michigan
Dean’s Circle, Michigan
Outstanding Didactic Faculty Award, 2020, Michigan
Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award, 2021, Michigan
Outstanding Didactic Faculty Award, 2022, Michigan
Fellow, American College of Dentists
Top of the Class, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Beyond Excellence Award 1st Winner in Academics, Research, and Service, UNC Chapel Hill
Academic Excellence Award, Dental Foundation of North Carolina
Ann and G. Randolph Bapcock Fellowship, University of North Carolina
Elsie and Baxter Sapp Fellowship Award, University of North Carolina
Letter of Appreciation, American College of Prosthodontists
Chancellor’s Club Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Faculty of the Year Award, University of Minnesota
International Awards
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy, International
Fellow, International College of Dentists, Washington, DC
1st Winner, Dalai Lama Scholarship, Washington DC
Winner, Dalai Lama Trust Graduate Award, Washington DC
Leadership Award, Pierre Fauchard Special Faculty Appreciation Award
Humanitarian Award, Local Tibetan Assembly, Dekyiling, UK
Fellowship recipient, Dalai Lama Office, Dharamsala
Humane Letters from Sera Jey Health Care, Sera Monastery
Best Football Player, Tibetan Students’ Association Madras
Letter of Appreciation, Central School for Tibetans
Humanitarian Award, Medical Dental Association, United States
Humane Letters, Tibetan Children’s Village, Dharamsala
Best Performance Award, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Ramachandra Medical University
Founder’s Story
-Contributed by Dr. Tim Rafail, MD, Ph.D.
Dr. Tenzin Dadul, a Tibetan-American radiologist and oral medicine specialist, is a beacon of hope and inspiration. As the president of the Medical & Dental Association and a dean of PNET Global School, he has made significant strides in 4-D diagnostic imaging and guided implant surgery. His journey, originating from a humble Tibetan family in a remote Himalayan village, is a testament to his resilience and determination.
In his early years, Dr. Dadul embraced the challenges of his environment, working various jobs in the Himalayas, including as an oxygen equipment carrier. His thirst for knowledge led him to learn English from Mount Everest climbers during his stint as a tour guide. This self-taught skill would later become a cornerstone of his professional journey.
The healthcare challenges in his village, marked by minimal access to clinics and hospitals, deeply impacted Dr. Dadul. Witnessing the plight of children and older adults suffering from dental complications and undiagnosed diseases, he was inspired to make a difference. A chance encounter with an American physician at a local restaurant, where he worked as a dishwasher, sparked his ambition to pursue a career in medicine.
Dr. Dadul’s dedication and hard work paid off when he became a successful radiologist and oral maxillofacial medicine specialist. His services have been invaluable to the refugee children and displaced diaspora of the Himalayan population.
Recognizing his immense potential, the United States awarded him a merit-based opportunity to study Radiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). His outstanding clinical acumen, dedication to teaching, groundbreaking research, public service, and exemplary leadership earned him the inaugural Beyond Excellence Award from UNC. To further refine his leadership abilities, he undertook specialized training at Harvard University and subsequently completed a Ph.D. in Leadership with a focus on innovation at Andrews University.
Dr. Dadul’s commitment to his roots is unwavering. Since 2009, he has been providing aid to his village and surrounding communities. His generosity was particularly evident during the COVID-19 crisis when he donated ten ventilators, medicine, and valuable medical equipment to many villages. His team, comprising physicians, dentists, nurses, oncologists, psychiatrists, educationists, and scientists, has provided free medical, cancer, and dental treatment to over 150,000 people.
As an academic dean and advisor at the PNET Global School, Professor Dadul continues to make groundbreaking contributions to the fields of 4-dimensional intervention radiology and guided implant surgeries. His dedication and expertise earned him the Outstanding Professor of the Year award at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, recognizing his exceptional contributions to research, teaching, and patient care. At the University of North Carolina, he was honored with the Beyond Excellence Award for his remarkable achievements in research, teaching, and societal service. His brief tenure as the founding Director of Digital Integration and Educational Research and a professor of Radiology at the University of Detroit Mercy further underscores his profound expertise. Now, as the academic dean of PNET Global, he continues to inspire with his innovative approach to technology. Professor Dadul's sense of humor, humility, and exceptional teaching style have endeared him to patients, colleagues, and students alike, making him a beacon of inspiration in the medical community.
Dr. Dadul’s kindness and compassion are palpable to those fortunate enough to interact with him daily. His pioneering work in creating the world’s first official 3-dimensional diagnostic imaging and computed tomography course is a testament to his innovative spirit. He is an elected fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists. His community has honored him with the Society of Excellence Award for his contributions to global healthcare and education, and for inspiring millions of underserved children worldwide. Dr. Tenzin Dadul’s life and work continue to motivate and inspire, embodying the power of perseverance, compassion, and dedication.
