The Pearl International Hospital

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Dr. Mustafa Noordin Sulemanji, MD, M.Med (Paeds), Neo, MPH

Consultant of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Dr. Mustafa Noordin Sulemanji is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Consultant Neonatologist at The Pearl International Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University, Turkey, and completed his pediatrics residency at the same institution. He further specialized in Neonatology at Penn State College of Medicine, USA, and holds a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University.

Dr. Sulemanji has extensive clinical experience, including fellowships and consultancy roles at renowned hospitals in the USA, Turkey, and Kenya. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations, such as the Neonatal Society of Kenya and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

  • Bachelor’s Degree
    Hacettepe University Faculty of Medical, Turkey (1993 – 1999)
  • Pediatrics Residency
    Hacettepe University, Department of Pediatrics, Turkey (2000 – 2005)
  • Neonatology Fellowship
    Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, USA (2014-2017)
  • Masters in Public Health
    Chen School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, USA (2010 – 2014)
  • ECG certification
    Hacettepe University Dept. of Pediatric Program, Turkey. (2004)
  • Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation
    Ministry of Health Program, Turkey. (2004)
  • Certificate in Denver II evaluation
    Ministry of Health Program, Turkey. (2005)
  • Certificate in ‘Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative’ (CITI)
    (2007/2011/2015)
  • Certificate in Basic Statistics for Clinicians
    Harvard University, Boston, USA. (2008_
  • Certificate in Clinical Research
    Harvard Catalyst Research Program, Boston, USA. (2010)
  • ECFMG certification
    0-745-493-7. (2012)
  • NRP Provider certification
    American Academy of Pediatrics, USA. (2014)
  • NRP Instructor certification
    American Academy of Pediatrics, USA (2015)
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania License MT-207450 (2014-2017)
  • Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dental Board License A-11344 (2018-current)
  • KMPDB – Paediatric and Sub-Specialty (Neonatology) Recognition License. (2018- current)
  • EPALS certification 2022-current
  1. Best Intern Award – Hacettepe University, Turkey (1999)
  2. Platform Award – Pediatric Academic Society/Society for Pediatric Research. San Francisco, USA (2009)
  3. “Quality Improvement Project to Reduce the Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis”– Penn State Research Recognition award, Penn State University, USA (2017)
  1. Funded: NIH NINDS K24 NS057568 (du Plessis AJ, PI) 2007- 2012: Quantitation of Insult and Injury to the Preterm Brain.
  2. Unfunded: Hemodynamic responses to circulating cytokines in premature infant. Cerebral Hemodynamics and Oxygen Metabolism in infants undergoing open heart surgery [mentor: du Plessis AJ].
  3. Unfunded: The Role of Ductus Venosus in the development of             Necrotizing Enterocolitis [mentor: Dr. Kim HB].
  4. Unfunded: Umbilical Venous Catheters and its association with Necrotizing Enterocolitis [mentor: Dr. Kim HB].
  5. Philanthropic: KAPFERER FAMILY 2012 [Sulemanji M]: Role of Ductus Venosus in development of Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
  6. Africa Oxford Catalyst Grant Award (2024)

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