Seleipiri Iboroma Akobo
South Portland
Summary
Compassionate, board-certified Hospital Medicine Physician with extensive experience in acute inpatient care, healthcare utilization management, clinical advisory, CDI regulations, and addiction medicine. Proven ability to optimize patient outcomes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficient healthcare delivery. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, implementing evidence-based practices, and leveraging data to improve clinical and operational performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist
Maine Medical Center
Portland
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability during high-stress situations, effectively managing competing priorities to ensure timely attention was given to all patients under my care.
- Educated medical students and residents about conditions, treatment protocols, and successful patient interaction strategies as qualified instructor for hospital-based classes.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Tufts University School of Medicine
08.2023 - Current
- Work with Residents and Medical students on their Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine Rotations
Hospitalist Per Diem
Maine Medical Center
Portland
07.2023 - 11.2024
- High quality medical care of hospitalized adult patients at a Tertiary hospital.
- Member of a multidisciplinary committee involved in policy making and addressing complex issues involving end of life care and medical decision making.
Addiction Medicine Fellow
Maine Medical Center
Portland
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Managing patients with addiction at multiple sites (Hospitals, clinics, residential centers, detox centers).
- Research on tracking substance use patients, buprenorphine administration.
- Member of SUD steering committee for the state of Maine; 2024 SUD planning committee.
- Wrote, contributed to, and directed simulation cases on Alcohol use disorder and Opioid use disorder.
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Work with Medical students on their internal medicine rotation in the Hospital.
Hospitalist
A.R. Gould Hospital
Presque Isle
10.2019 - 06.2023
- High quality medical care of hospitalized adult patients at a regional referral and trauma center.
- Member of a multidisciplinary committee involved in policy making and addressing complex issues involving end of life care and medical decision making.
CDI Physician Advisor/Champion
A.R. Gould Hospital
Presque Isle
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hospital wide documentation meets federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
Medical Director (Physician Advisor), Utilization Management
A.R. Gould Hospital
Presque Isle
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in utilization management; peer reviews, reporting and data analysis, Team leadership.
- Serve as co-chair on local re-admission committee, member on system wide re-admission committee.
Research/Teaching Fellowship
Saint Georges University/ UAB (Children's Alabama)
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked on Medical School Curriculum and taught medical school basic science and ultrasound courses.
- Performed anatomy and neuroanatomy research, supervised medical students in their research.
- Published articles in various journals, wrote chapters in books.
Registered Nurse: Southwest Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit
Memorial Hermann Hospital SW
Houston
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Worked in a multidisciplinary environment to ensure the best positive outcomes for patients in the smallest amount of time using evidence-based practices.
Epidemiology Intern
City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services
Houston
06.2009 - 11.2009
- Conducted surveillance investigation of cases of diseases reported to the Health Department; Collected and analyzed data and prepared manuscripts of research findings from surveillance activities for publication.
- Assisted with study methodologies design and participated in obtaining IRB approval for project protocols.
Registered Nurse: Ortho/Neuro and Stroke Unit
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Received and transcribed physician orders and carried out the orders to ensure positive outcomes.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Texas Terrace Care Center
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Delegated duties to other members of the multidisciplinary team as needed to ensure the best care of the patients.
Education
Addiction Medicine Fellowship - Substance use disorder training
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME06.2024
Certificate - Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Cornell University
Executive Education05.2022
Family Medicine Residency - Family Medicine Residency
Hennepin Healthcare
Minnesota06.2019
Integrative Medicine in Residency - Online and experiential Curriculum
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona06.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Multi Healthcare Sector
Saint Georges University School of Medicine
10.2017
Doctor of Medicine -
Saint Georges University School of Medicine
05.2015
Medical Externship Program -
Saint Georges University/Siriraj Hospital
Thailand06.2012
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Interned in Epidemiology
Des Moines University (DMU)
Des Moines, IA09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Major: Nursing, Minor: Biology
Pittsburg State University (PSU)
Pittsburg, KS07.2007
Skills
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- Hospital medicine
- Teaching and mentoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Specialty physician services
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- National Medical Association (NMA)
- Maine Medical Association (MMA)
- Society of Hospital Medicine
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- Obesity Medical Association
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- French, Limited Working
- Spanish, Professional Working
- Kalabari, Full Professional
Awards
- SGU Senior Research Award of the year Winner, 01/01/15
- Best Pathology Group Member, Saint Georges University (SGU), 05/01/13
Publications
- The odontoid process: a comprehensive review of its anatomy, embryology, and variations, Akobo et.al., Childs Nerv Syst, 11/01/15, 31, 11, 2025-34
- The Lumbosacral Dural Venous Sinus: A New Discovery with Potential Clinical Applications, Iwanaga, Joe et al., World Neurosurgery, 02/01/17, 101, 203 – 207
- Factors Predicting Asthma in Children with Acute Bronchiolitis, Waseem et.al., Pediatr Emerg Care, 03/01/17
Licensures Certifications
- Board Certification- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- Board Certification: American Board of Obesity Medicine
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
- Medical Licenses in Maine, Minnesota, and Massachusetts
- Suboxone Waivered
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Integrative Medicine, certification 2017: The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate: Cornell University(Executive Education)
Research
- Factors Predicting Asthma in Children with Bronchiolitis, Muhammad Waseem, MD, Angelina Delacruz, MD, Wendy Henriquez, MD, Mark Leber, MD, Seleipiri Iboroma Akobo, RN, BSN, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health, 05/01/14
- Research Fellowship, Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, UAB, Alabama, 06/01/15, Dr Richard Shane Tubbs, Director of Research, Neurosurgery
- Ad-Hoc Peer Reviewer, Journal of Clinical Anatomy, 07/01/15
Affiliations
- Rotary Club Member
- Avid reader
- Traveler
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Spanish
Professional
Certification
. Board Certification- American Society of Addiction Medicine
· Board Certification: American Board of Obesity Medicine
· Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
· Medical Licenses in Maine, Minnesota, and Massachusetts
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
· Integrative Medicine, certification 2017: The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate: Cornell University (Executive Education)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospitalist
Maine Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Assistant Professor
Tufts University School of Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Hospitalist Per Diem
Maine Medical Center
07.2023 - 11.2024
Addiction Medicine Fellow
Maine Medical Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
CDI Physician Advisor/Champion
A.R. Gould Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Director (Physician Advisor), Utilization Management
A.R. Gould Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
12.2020 - 06.2023
Hospitalist
A.R. Gould Hospital
10.2019 - 06.2023
Research/Teaching Fellowship
Saint Georges University/ UAB (Children's Alabama)
06.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse: Southwest Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Unit
Memorial Hermann Hospital SW
11.2009 - 11.2010
Epidemiology Intern
City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services
06.2009 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse: Ortho/Neuro and Stroke Unit
Fairview Southdale Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Texas Terrace Care Center
11.2007 - 03.2009
Addiction Medicine Fellowship - Substance use disorder training
Maine Medical Center
Certificate - Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Cornell University
Family Medicine Residency - Family Medicine Residency
Hennepin Healthcare
Integrative Medicine in Residency - Online and experiential Curriculum
The University of Arizona
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Multi Healthcare Sector
Saint Georges University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine -
Saint Georges University School of Medicine
Medical Externship Program -
Saint Georges University/Siriraj Hospital
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Interned in Epidemiology
Des Moines University (DMU)
Bachelor of Science - Major: Nursing, Minor: Biology
Pittsburg State University (PSU)
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