Professional Summary

Dr. Abel Gidey Kebedom is an experienced Pediatrician with over a decade of clinical practice in resource-limited and humanitarian settings, spanning Ethiopia, Sudan, and Canada. He holds a medical degree and a specialty in Pediatrics and Child Health, complemented by a Master’s in International Management for Health Leadership from McGill University. His career is characterized by a strong commitment to improving neonatal and child health outcomes, health systems strengthening, clinical education, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Education and Leadership Training:

• Master of Arts – International Management for Health Leadership: McGill University, Canada (Graduated with Great Distinction, 2024).
• Specialty in Pediatrics & Child Health: Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2015-2018).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD): Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2013).

Current Experience (Canada):

• Temporary Staff Observer – Infectious Diseases: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto (Nov 2025). Observing complex ID cases, antimicrobial stewardship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Clinical Assistant & Healthcare Worker: Provides chronic disease support, EMR documentation, and patient flow coordination in primary care and home settings (2024-present).

Key International and Humanitarian Experience:

• Medical Doctor & Project Manager – Asmlash Grant Foundation, Sudan (2021-2023): Established primary care services for refugee and host communities, developed monitoring dashboards, and strengthened pediatric nutrition pathways.
• Medical Doctor – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Sudan (2021): Delivered emergency and inpatient pediatric care in a high-burden context, managed severe acute malnutrition (SAM), and provided care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
• Regional Advisor & Pediatrician – Afar Regional Health Office, Ethiopia (2018-2019): Served as the sole pediatrician for the entire Afar Region, establishing neonatal and pediatric critical care services (NICU/PICU) and training over 75 healthcare workers.
• Assistant Professor of Pediatrics – Mekelle University, Ethiopia (2019-2021): Supervised residents and interns, taught medical students, led research, and participated in quality improvement (QI) initiatives.

Clinical and Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in neonatal and pediatric emergency care, infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV), and management of severe acute malnutrition.
• Skilled in QI project leadership, mortality reviews, clinical mentorship, and curriculum design.
• Experienced in EMR-supported care, data-driven decision-making, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Research and Publications:
He has co-authored publications on neonatal care, including risk factors for birth asphyxia and innovative low-cost treatments like salt therapy for umbilical granuloma.

Honors and Recognition:

• He has received multiple letters of recognition and appreciation from institutions such as the Ethiopian Diabetes Association, Dubti Hospital, and the WHO Ethiopian branch for his contributions to child health and diabetes care.
• He was voted the “Best Department Physician” by the graduating class of medical interns and has been recognized for significantly reducing mortality in clinical settings.
• He has been an invited speaker at international conferences, including the World Pediatrics Conference and the International Cardiology Conference.

Volunteer and Community Engagement:
Dr. Abel has a long history of volunteer work, supporting organizations for children with HIV, persons with disabilities, the vision-impaired, and people experiencing homelessness in both Ethiopia and Canada.