Sherly Abraham MD

Coordinated multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning and educational initiatives, enhancing outcomes for Medical surgical in-patients.

• Established partnerships with local community organizations and skilled nursing facilities to decrease Length of stay
• Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient care quality and safety standards.
• Fostered interdisciplinary cooperation among physicians nursing staff, other healthcare professionals (PT, Wound care, Dietary, Pharmacy) which resulted in a more holistic approach to patient care and discharge process.
• Developed and implemented clinical protocols across diverse medical departments.
• Applied continuous process improvement strategies to enhance AI based skills with case management and discharge planning among social workers.
• Managed multidisciplinary teams to streamline healthcare delivery processes.
• Collaborated with executive leadership on hospital-wide operational improvements.
• Facilitated ongoing training programs for medical staff and healthcare providers.
• Engaged with community stakeholders to address public health concerns effectively.

• Spearheaded initiatives for continuous improvement in patient safety, resulting in reduced infection rates and medical errors.
• Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
• Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
• Launched innovative wellness programs for residents that emphasized prevention-focused education on nutrition, exercise routines stress management techniques.
• Collaborated with CMO on cost management, utilization management, quality assurance, and medical protocol development initiatives.
• Assisted CMO in addressing policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining accreditation status for the organization.
• Oversaw management of 21 residents, 18 faculty, and 20 medical assistants to ensure effective operations.
• Developed strategic plans for departmental growth, resulting in increased revenue and expanded services.
• Conducted observations, coaching sessions, and mentoring for department staff to improve skills.
• Coordinated educational improvement programs for faculty development within the department.
• Reinforced and maintained a culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as an opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
• Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top-quality faculty members to maintain high educational standards within the department.
• Spearheaded successful grant proposals to secure funding for research projects and program improvements.
• Promoted a culture of academic excellence by mentoring junior faculty members and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
• Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the department, creating a welcoming environment for all students, staff, and faculty members.

• Program development: Oversee and improve the program, including developing and implementing changes to meet accreditation requirements for Family Medicine.
• Develop and implement the curriculum curated for the Family Medicine residency program.
• Accreditation: Prepare for accreditation site visits and review by the ACGME Family Medicine RRC.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated compliance with all institutional and Family Medicine residency requirements.
• Reported annual data to the ACGME through ADS to ensure timely compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Faculty: Approve the selection of program faculty, evaluate them, and ensure they continue to participate.
• Resident evaluations: Provide semiannual evaluations with feedback, and ensure compliance with grievance and due process procedures.
• Managed financial, operational, and human resources to improve residency program effectiveness.
• Directed operational processes with ongoing leadership.
• Manage residency program policies and procedures.
• Coordinate clinical rotations and schedules.
• Facilitate resident research and scholarly activities.
• Serve as a liaison between residents and faculty and collaborate with multiple departments including Emergency, Hospitalists, Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Surgery and Internal Medicine along with sub-specialties.
• Foster a positive learning environment and culture.
• Maintained resident duty hours in accordance with all standards.
• Prepared residents, faculty, trainees, and the institution for surveys and site visits (JC, CLER, DOH, IPRO, etc.) while achieving all related GME accreditations.
• Submitted the Annual Update for Family Medicine to the GME office.
• Led quality improvement activities, root cause analysis, and helped to design corrective action plans with FM residents.
• Managed all Program Letters of Agreement (PLA) related to Family Medicine electives and rotations.
• Presented annually to the GME committee and Board of Trustees.
• Ensure residents meet all FM requirements for graduation.
• Verified residency education for all residents to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Evaluate and mentor residents throughout their training and beyond.
• Led community outreach programs to increase health awareness and education among local populations.
• Facilitated SIM lab and educational work sessions to strengthen resident competencies.
• Analyzed data from resident surveys, focus groups, interviews to inform decision making to enhance the program
• Analyzed data from resident surveys, focus groups, interviews to inform decision making to enhance the program