Helen Abebe 301-***-****
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EDUCATION:
B.S in Physician Assistant at Howard University, Washington, DC, Dec 12, 2014
Montgomery Community College, Takoma, MD 2008- 2011
CLINICAL ROTATION:
Psychiatry Washington DC VA Medical Center 5 weeks
Internal Medicine Howard Universty Hospital 5 weeks
Family Medicine Dr. Vaid, MD 10 weeks
Emergency Howard Hospital 5 weeks
Emergency Providence Hospital 5 weeks
Surgery Howard Hospital 5 weeks
Pediatrics Howard Hospital 5 weeks
Ob/Gyn Howard Hospital 5 weeks
EXPERIENCE:
VOLUNTEER:
Atetegeb Worku Orphan Memorial Associations, Ethiopia 2003-2005
• Volunteer
tutoring children from age 4-12 in science, math, reading and other classes
supporting children’s psychosocial needs
reading the scripture
Following the academic performance of the children and making contact with the school
whenever necessary
Visiting bed-ridden HIV-positive mothers and making reports on their immediate needs so
that they could get home-based care regarding cooking, laundry as well as going to the
nearby clinic at lower cost or free of charge.
• Assistant project coordinator 2005-2006
Created a supportive environment and service for orphans and HIV-positive patients
Prepared the psychosocial history of HIV-positive orphans
Established a communication link considering their needs
Involved other members of the family/siblings to be part of the service
Mary’s Center, MD June 2013-July 2013
Volunteer
• Assisted the physicians for 25 hours a week for 6 weeks with patient care.
• Took patient history, consulted parents on developmental milestones and nutrition and preventive
measures on various health concerns and precautions.
June –December, 2010
Washington Adventist Hospital, MD
Assisted nurse and nurse assistant for 16 hours a week for 7 weeks with direct patient care.
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Ethiopian Adventist Church, DC Feb. 2006-Present
• As part of elected Health Ministry member, create awareness and encourage about healthy diet, and
wholeness in the community.
• Plan activities and events for the children to provide a rich family environment.
AWARDS/HONORS
• Phi Theta Kappa, Montgomery Community College, 2010
• Dean’s List, Montgomery Community College, 2008-2011
• Institutional Honors (Cum Laude), Howard University, 2014.
SKILLS
• Computer: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point
LANGUAGES
• Fluent in speaking Amharic and English