We’re excited to introduce Dr. Metasebia Abebe to join us today! Dr. Abebe is an Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Saint Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College in Ethiopia. As the first female Plastic Surgeon from Ethiopia to become a fellow of COSECSA, she has excelled in her clinical work. She has additionally been the General Secretary of Ethiopian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Welcome to the podcast, and thank you for joining us. 

Each surgical subspecialty has unique sets of challenges when it comes to performing their specific procedures. In plastic surgery, procedures for complex burns, hand injuries, and congenital deformities can require tissue/skin graft prepartion and microscopic reapproximation. These challenges are only exacerbated when resources are limited – both in terms of personnel and materials. Meet Dr Metasebia Abebe, the first female plastic surgeon in Ethiopia and one of only a few specialists in her country where there are more than 1 million people per plastic surgeon! Join us as we discuss the complex care involved in the treatment of hyena bites, effects of climate change, and international fellowships for LMIC surgeons. This is one episode to remember!