Prof. Fidelia Bode‑Thomas is a Professor of Paediatric Cardiology at the University of Jos and Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos-Nigeria.

Prof. Bode‑Thomas is a distinguished scholar and clinician in Paediatric Cardiology, renowned for her contributions to medical education, clinical practice, and research in Nigeria and beyond.

She obtained her basic medical qualifications from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1982, and completed her residency training in Paediatrics at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, earning Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians in 1995. Between 1991 and 1993, she was a Visiting Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology at Hannover Medical School, Germany, where she deepened her expertise in advanced cardiac care for children.

Prof. Bode‑Thomas began her academic career at the University of Ilorin in 1995, before transferring to the University of Jos in 1997. She rose through the ranks and was promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology in 2011.

Her primary research interest is Rheumatic Heart Disease, where she has made significant contributions to understanding its burden, prevention, and management in African populations. Through her teaching, mentorship, and research, Prof. Bode‑Thomas continues to shape the future of paediatric cardiology and inspire the next generation of physicians.