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Congratulations to the following Fellows for completing the IGCS Global Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program! Many thanks to the local and international mentors for their support and guidance. November 2025
Recently Graduated Fellows
Dr. Walter Dreak Erabu
Uganda
"My external mentors- Professor Ueda and Joyce-, internal mentors (Dr. Origa, Nkalubo, Mulamira, Nabwire, Namugga, and Birungi); thank you all for being patient with me, inspiring me, believing in me, and bringing out the best in me.
I was lucky to have all of you as my mentors. May God, in his kindness, richly bless you all.
Thank you for the sacrifices you make in this program.
The IGCS management, thank you for all you are doing to support this training.
You have all seeded a lifetime of knowledge in me, and I pray God blesses all of us to see the fruits, for together we can make a difference."
Dr. Charles Irumba
Uganda
"I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS), in collaboration with the Uganda Cancer Institute, for walking with me throughout this incredible journey of becoming a gynecologic oncologist.
To all my mentors—both local and international—thank you for your patience, encouragement, and the wealth of knowledge you so generously shared. Your expertise, guidance and support have been instrumental in shaping not only my knowledge and skills but also my confidence in this evolving field.
I am equally grateful to my colleagues with whom we trained, the administrators of the program, clinical and support staff, whose unwavering collaboration and encouragement have been vital throughout this journey. Your support created an environment where learning was possible, challenges were surmountable, and success was achievable.
This achievement is not mine alone, it is a reflection of the collective effort, mentorship, and support I have received along the way. This will go a long way in improving the lives of women with gynecologic cancers under my care.
Thank you all for your remarkable contributions to my journey. It has been a privilege and honour to learn and grow as a gynecologic oncologist under your tutelage. Best wishes"
Dr. Lameck Chinula
Malawi
"I am really excited about this milestone. Being the first IGCS gynecologic oncology graduate from Malawi, I look forward to supporting training and capacity building to ensure that the country has enough gynecologic oncologists to serve the women in Malawi and beyond. I thank Prof. Groesbeck Parham and Michael Hicks and the IGCS leadership including Mary Eiken, Kathleen Schmeler, Thomas Randall, for believing in me. I am also deeply indebted to my Ob/Gyn colleagues including Drs. Grace Chiudzu, Priscilla Phiri- Mwanza, and Luis Gadama in Malawi for their support. I am also grateful to the UNC Project Malawi leadership, Dr. Jeffrey Stringer, the UNC Director for the Division of Global Women's Health, and Prof. Genevieve Neal-Perry, the UNC Chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for their unwavering support and promoting career growth."
Dr. Ifebi Chidiebere
Nigeria
"I have always had the wish to become a trained Gynaecological Oncologist. Unlike my local supervisor who trained abroad, I didn’t have the means to pursue training outside Nigeria. The IGCS global oncology fellowship came as a dream come true. It is a well-structured and rigorous program that gave me the opportunity for international exposure at my mentor institution in Swansea, UK, and allowed me to learn from many experts across the globe, all within one coordinated and high-quality training framework. I’m truly grateful to the IGCS for making this possible."
Dr. Hiba Maroua Khaldi
Qatar
"Dear IGCS Leadership and Mentors,
I am truly happy and proud to be IGCS fellow graduated .This achievement is not mine alone it is the result of the remarkable support, mentorship, and leadership that I have been blessed to receive throughout this journey.
I extend my deepest gratitude to all IGCS leaders for their vision, dedication, and tireless work in creating opportunities that empower fellows worldwide.
I am especially grateful to my local mentors Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Afaf, and Dr. Taha whose constant guidance, encouragement, and wisdom have been a cornerstone of my growth. Their support, both professionally and personally, has motivated me to face challenges with resilience and determination.
I would also like to sincerely thank my international mentors Dr. Susan and Dr. Ahmed N for generously sharing their expertise and always being a source of inspiration and learning.
A very special acknowledgment goes to Susan Ralph, who has been a constant presence for us all, offering encouragement, kindness, and steadfast support at every step.
This graduation is not the end, but the beginning of a lifelong dedication. I remain committed to advancing women’s cancer health and to contributing actively to IGCS activities and mission.
With heartfelt gratitude
Hiba"
Dr. Philippe Amubuomombe Poli
Kenya
“Every patient we touch carries the ripple of our compassion, knowledge, and courage. As IGCS members, our work transforms not only lives but the very future of women’s cancer care worldwide. Let our shared commitment to compassionate care continue to unite us in bringing hope and healing to millions.”