MD ABDULLAH AL AJIM
Buffalo,NY
Summary
- Dynamic community and health program leader with a robust background in directing community-based initiatives, workforce development, and outreach services tailored for underserved populations within nonprofit environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating multi-sector programs while fostering strategic partnerships with health systems, educational institutions, and social service organizations.
- Proficient in cross-cultural communication, leveraging extensive experience to engage immigrant and refugee communities through multilingual outreach and culturally responsive services.
- A physician with a strong foundation in public health and trauma-informed care brings a unique perspective to community health program delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Community Programs Lead
Gerard Place
Buffalo, NY
11.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Executed tasks efficiently in rapidly changing environments, contributing to team success.
- Facilitated the strategic planning and execution of community programs aimed at enhancing ESL education, maternal health, workforce development, food access, and outreach efforts.
- Implemented strategies to enhance participant support, promoting successful training completion and on-time graduation.
- Developed collaborative relationships with health systems, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to enhance service offerings and referral pathways.
- Oversaw operations across multiple programs to ensure efficient service delivery and enhance participant engagement.
- Orchestrated community engagement events, including health education safety programs and resource navigation workshops, to promote community well-being.
- Achieved enhanced program effectiveness through diligent monitoring of resource utilization. Analyzed participant data to derive insights for program improvement. Delivered detailed reports that evaluated program impact and outcomes.
- Facilitated culturally responsive support and navigation services for diverse clients, including immigrant and refugee families.
- Represented Gerard Place in community collaborations, coalitions, and stakeholder meetings.
Community Case Manager
Gerard Place
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Coordinated service delivery for diverse client needs, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to clients' unique circumstances and goals.
- Provided one-on-one case management, follow-up services, and referrals for participants in Healthy Mom & Baby, senior services, and food programs.
- Collected and tracked participant data to support program monitoring and reporting.
- Supported ESL program and assisted multilingual clients (Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Mandarin) with culturally responsive services.
- Engaged clients in meal and outreach programs, providing crisis support and resource navigation.
- Built relationships with local organizations to connect participants with health and social services.
- Managed donation inventory and coordinated resource distribution.
- Assisted with community outreach events and program activities.
Teaching Assistant
Sylvan Learning
Williamsville, NY
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with lead instructors to implement instructional strategies and resources.
- Supported implementation of individualized education and behavioral strategies for children with autism.
- Monitored student progress and collaborated with teachers and specialists.
- Provided individualized and small-group learning support in inclusive classroom settings.
Graduate Assistant
Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, MI
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted faculty with academic and administrative tasks.
- Coordinated schedules, records, and program activities.
- Ensured compliance with institutional procedures.
Medical Officer & Office Manager
Mediaid Diagnostic Center
Cumilla, Bangladesh
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Oversaw clinical and administrative operations within the diagnostic medical facility.
- Oversaw scheduling of patient appointments and coordination of diagnostic services to ensure timely and accurate healthcare delivery.
- Directed staff activities and implemented protocols to enhance patient care quality.
- Conducted regular assessments to maintain compliance with established medical and ethical guidelines.
- Streamlined operational processes to ensure prompt and reliable delivery of diagnostic services.
- Trained junior staff on best practices to enhance patient interaction and ensure accurate data management.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health
University At Buffalo, State University of New York
Buffalo, NY12-2027
M.D. - Clinical Medicine
Shenyang Medical College
Liaoning, China07-2019
Skills
- Skilled in multilingual communication
- Community program development & management
- Workforce development & participant retention support
- Community outreach & partnership building
- Data collection, reporting & program evaluation
- Trauma-informed & culturally responsive care
- Cross-cultural client interaction
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Microsoft Office & virtual platforms
Certification
- Certified — NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance:
=>Workplace harassment
=>Conflict management
=>Trauma-informed care
=>Opioid use disorder in shelter settings
- CITI Program:
=>Biomedical Research (ID: 53695470)
=>Public Health Researcher (ID: 53695236)
Accomplishments
- Research Assistantship
- Excellent Student Award nominee (MBBS)
- Elected Intern Doctor Representative, Central Hospital (China)
LANGUAGE SKILLS (BESIDES ENGLISH)
Bengali, Hindi, Urdu (fluent)
Mandarin Chinese (conversational)
Timeline
Community Programs Lead
Gerard Place
11.2025 - Current
Community Case Manager
Gerard Place
09.2024 - 11.2025
Teaching Assistant
Sylvan Learning
03.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Assistant
Central Michigan University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Officer & Office Manager
Mediaid Diagnostic Center
09.2019 - 07.2022
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Public Health
University At Buffalo, State University of New York
M.D. - Clinical Medicine
Shenyang Medical College