Dr. MICHAEL ABRAHAMS, MD, Humanitarian, activist, comedian, author, actor, MC.
Dr. MICHAEL ABRAHAMS, MD, Humanitarian, activist, comedian, author, actor, MC.
Dr. Michael Abrahams's education began at St. Hugh’s Preparatory School, The Priory High School, then on to the University of the West Indies. Dr. Abrahams graduated from University of the West Indies (U.W.I. ) School of Medicine in 1989, and went on to complete his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 1997. Dr. Abrahams has been in private practice Obstetrics and Gynecology care since 1997.
Dr. Abrahams is the founder of HOPE (Helping Others Progress Emotionally), a support group for women with miscarriages, stillbirths and newborn deaths.
Dr. Abrahams is also the founder of ‘Protect Our Children’, a children’s rights advocacy group active in Jamaica.
Dr. Abrahams is also committed as a Volunteer and board member of the Jamaica Cancer Society.
In addition to his academic and humanitarian activisim, Dr. Abrahams is an very well established and internationally recognized Poet, Comedian, Song writer, Social commentator, and Gleaner columnist.
Dr. Abraham has been Awarded the Morris Cargill Certificate of Excellence for Opinion Journalism from the Press Association of Jamaica in 2016; Awarded the Morris Cargill Award for Opinion Journalism from the Press Association of Jamaica in 2020. For his work as Human rights advocate, Dr. Abrahams is named Ally of the Year by J-FLAG in 2016.
Dr. Abraham's also a beloved actor, has appeared in multiple productions including Stage appearances in Backyaad, Crack-up Christmas, Comedy Cook-up, Me Nah Laugh, Come Mek We Laugh, Professionals in Cabaret, Powerful Women and Men Perform for Charity, Pickney Love, Shaggy and Friends, Seh Supm, Poetry, Poetry in Motion, The Pomedy Show, Jamaica Poetry, Festival, Asante, Adonai, Poetry Festival.
Dr. Abraham's Television appearances include: The Ity and Fancy Cat Show, The Vibe, The Susan Show, Smile Jamaica, Entertainment Report, CVM at Sunrise, See It Deh!, Real Friends, It’s a Woman’s World.
Dr. Abraham is married with three children. His Hobbies include music and origami. Other interests include religion and human sexuality.