Announcement for enrollment to maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, family planning and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic surgery fellowship programs

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St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Announcement for enrollment to maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, family planning and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic surgery fellowship programs

The department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SPHMMC kindly invites all qualifying candidates to apply for maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, family planning and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic surgery fellowship programs for the year 2023/2024 G.C.

Background and General Information

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SPHMMC as mandated by the Academic Commission of the college has started the above-mentioned fellowship programs in different academic years.  The primary goal of these fellowship programs is to produce physicians who are competent clinicians, trainers, researchers, advocates, and leaders in all issues related to respective sub-specialty disciplines and broader reproductive health 

These are two years programs at the end of which candidates will become subspecialists in respective fellowship programs. 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 2023

Two fellowship positions are available for enrollment in each 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 May 22 until June 30, 2023. 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.