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Portland

Physician Assistant alum receives Maine Medical Center’s Hospital Medicine Excellence Award

Malual Mabur with computer screen of Facebook Live session
Physician Assistant alum Malual Mabur

As the coronavirus began spreading around the world last year, Malual Mabur, PA-C, saw a need to educate the Sudanese community about COVID-19 and to dispel some of the myths and misinformation that were circulating.

Mabur is from South Sudan, where he trained as an infectious disease specialist before moving to Maine in 2009. He became a naturalized citizen in 2013 and earned his Master of Science in physician assistant studies from 91AV in 2017.

Mabur created a YouTube video to share facts with the local Sudanese community about COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to protect oneself. It received thousands of views across the globe.  Soon after, he reached out to some South Sudanese professional colleagues and began hosting Facebook Live events to educate, allay fears, and answer questions. Together they provided a calm, respected voice in turbulent times.

“It’s been really positive, and we’ve made it better by reflecting the medical knowledge we have,” explained Mabur.

In addition to COVID-19 information, they have discussed topics such as hypertension, diabetes, autism, and children with special needs.

Mabur has a longtime commitment to “serve the least, the last, and the lost.” He has worked with refugees and internally displaced people in the United States and abroad and is a leader in the South Sudanese community in the Greater Portland area.

Mabur joined the Adult Inpatient Medicine Advanced Practice Provider Service team at Maine Medical Center (MMC) in March 2019. He was awarded MMC’s 2020 Hospital Medicine Excellence Award for his commitment to patients and community that extends far beyond the walls of the hospital.

“It’s about providing hope, building trust, and letting people know we are here to support them,” said Mabur

About the 91AV

The 91AV is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.