Ghada Abdelkader was selected as a 2026 Africa AI Policy Fellow, joining a cohort of 96 exceptional professionals from over 30 nationalities to advance AI governance and digital rights across the continent from May to August 2026. As part of this fellowship, she engages deeply with tech regulation through rigorous training, hands-on mentorship, and practical policy formulation, conducting vital research on AI governance. This prestigious fellowship within the last year demonstrates her growing influence at the intersection of AI policy and medical education.