Graduating from Medicine at the University of Adelaide in the late 50s Sam returned to Malaysia to become a most respected practitioner of Paediatrics both overseas and in Australia. Making the decision to work in the public sector rather than in private health practices Abraham chose to positively impact the poorly resourced area of paediatrics in his home country of Malaysia. Going on to set up and champion such places as the Johor Baru Spastic Centre and the Sentul Project, Sam’s hard work and commitment did not go unnoticed, receiving awards in Malaysia, India, Australia, and beyond. In April 2009 Lincoln College renamed its newly refurbished Annexe building 'Abraham House'.