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Americo Afonso

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Presidente Conselho Administração at ULS Braga
📍 Porto, Porto, Portugal

Américo is the President of the Board of Directors at ULS de Braga, combining his role with a distinguished academic career as a Full Professor of Dental Medicine at the University of Porto. He has extensive experience leading multiple hospitals and holds specific training in Hospital Management and Quality Auditing, with over 50 scientific publications.

Beyond his professional duties, Américo is actively involved in his community, serving as a Member of the Municipal Assembly of Braga. His dedication to science and education was recently recognized with a prestigious award, highlighting his significant contributions to the region and the country.

In May 2024, he was honored with the prestigious "A Nossa Terra" award for his significant contributions to the fields of science and education.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Presidente Conselho Administração
Location
Porto, Porto, Portugal
Personality Overview

How Americo shows up

Non-Confrontational
Consensus Focused
Amiable & Agreeable

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Americo cares about

Healthcare Leadership
Currently President of the Board at ULS de Braga, with a long history of chairing the boards of several other major hospitals in Portugal.
Academic Medicine
Serves as a Full Professor at the University of Porto's Faculty of Dental Medicine and has authored more than 50 scientific articles.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Presidente Conselho Administração
ULS Braga
1-2024 - 3-2025
Vogal Executivo Conselho de Administração
ULS Braga
9-2022 - 1-2024
Presidente Conselho de Representantes
FMDUP - Faculdade de Medicina Dentária Universidade do Porto
9-2022 - 1-2024
Membro do Senado
Universidade do Porto
7-2022 - 1-2024
Vice-presidente Conselho Científico
FMDUP - Faculdade de Medicina Dentária Universidade do Porto
In the press

Media appearances

ULS Braga assume ambição de se afirmar como Centro de Referência em áreas de elevada diferenciação. Featured in Correio do Minho
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Presidente do Conselho de Administração da ULS Braga integra júri de projeto académico. Featured in Hospital de Braga (notícias)
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Education
Agregação
Universidade do Porto
Doutoramento
Universidade do Porto
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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