Announcement for enrollment to urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery fellowship program

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St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Announcement for enrollment to urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery fellowship program

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SPHMMC kindly invites all qualifying candidates to apply for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic surgery fellowship programs for the year 2022/2023 G.C.

Background and General Information

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SPHMMC as mandated by the Academic Commission of the college will start the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic surgery fellowship program in 2022/2023 G.C.  The primary goal of these fellowship program is to produce physicians who are competent clinicians, trainers, researchers, advocates, and leaders in all issues related to the sub-specialty discipline and broader reproductive health 

This is a two years program at the end of which candidates will become sub-specialists in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic surgery . The training will involve clinical attachments, deductive trainings (seminars, tutorials, online lectures, research training, and mentorship ), with possible attachments abroad (depending on the availability of resources and a competitive basis) attending various local and international relevant conferences, and taking a supervisory role in the training of residents, undergraduate medical students and related in-service trainings. Fellows are also expected to conduct high-standard research in their respective programs as part of a requirement for completion of the fellowship.  

Schedule for enrollment

  • September 2022 

Two fellowship positions are available for enrollment in the program

Admission Requirements

  • The candidate should be a graduate from a recognized Medical School with a Doctor of Medicine and a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • The candidate must complete a screening process for admission to be conducted by the SPHMMC Obstetrics and Gynecology department.  
  • The candidate should produce two recommendation letters from their respective institutions.  
  • The candidate should be registered and licensed to practice obstetrics and gynecology by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
  • The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
  • Female applicants are strongly encouraged.

Queries regarding the fellowship can be addressed to Dr. Abdulfetah via email (chechera68@gmail.com)  or Dr. Delayehu Bekele via email (delayehu@gmail.com)

All interested applicants can apply in person to the registrar’s office at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College OR the office of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology OR by email at obgyn.sphmmc@gmail.com from July 15, 2022 until-August 15,2022 . Applicants should write a letter of intent of no more than 750 words explaining why they are interested in the fellowship, how this will impact their career, and their long-term professional goals. 

Applicants should submit an application letter, letter of intent, recent CV, and copy of credentials including copies of degree, student grade report, and two letters of recommendation in a sealed envelope. Application may be submitted by paper in person to the registrar directly or electronically as attached scanned documents if submitted by e-mail.