The School of Medicine at Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University (DBU), is a center of academic excellence and a growing leader in medical education and healthcare service in Ethiopia. Formally established in 2012, the school is committed to producing competent, ethical, and socially responsible medical professionals who are capable of addressing national and global health challenges.

The school implements an innovative, integrated, outcome-based curriculum that is community-oriented and aligned with national health priorities. Our students engage in hands-on clinical training, community health activities, and research from early in their education ensuring they graduate not only as clinicians and researchers, but as leaders and change agents in the healthcare system.

Since its inception, the School of Medicine has graduated seven cohorts of Medical Doctors (MDs). Currently, it hosts over 400 undergraduate students enrolled in:

v  The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program

v  The BSc in Anesthesia program

In addition, the school offers a postgraduate MSc program in Medical Physiology and is expanding its offerings to include specialty and residency training programs in collaboration with key stakeholders.

With a strong network of affiliated hospitals, simulation labs, and dedicated faculty, the school emphasizes quality education, research excellence, and impactful community service. It maintains active partnerships with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Education (MOE), Education and Training Authority (ETA), and international institutions.

Through a continuous focus on academic quality, innovation, and equity, the School of Medicine at DBU is playing a critical role in advancing healthcare education and services in Ethiopia and beyond

Contact US:

Email: Med.school@dbu.edu.et

Telegram: https://t.me/Schoolofmedicineteg

Phone number: +251910345811??

Office Hour: Monday to Friday from 2:30 to 6:30 and 7:30 to 11:30.

 Medicine Program

Vision:

To be one of best medical school in the country by 2030 in G.C

Mission:

To produce competent, ethical medical professional through quality education, research and community engagement

Providing Quality health care service for those in need and underserviced community

Core Values:

v  Excellence

v  Integrity

v  Compassion

v  Equity

v  Innovation

v  Collaboration

v  Socially responsible

 Curriculum

v  Outcome-based curriculum

Program Educational Outcomes

v  PEO-1: Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through clinical specialization.

v  PEO-2: Lead in health policy, economics, and resilient health systems.

v  PEO-3: Advance science through research and project development.

v  PEO-4: Contribute to international health affairs.

v  PEO-5: Engage in entrepreneurship and biomedical sciences.

Program outcomes/ Physician’s competencies

v  Medical Expert (Knowledge ,Skill, attitude)

v  Communicator

v  Collaborator

v  Leadership

v  Health Advocator

v  Scholar

v  Ethical And Professional

Medical Program Admission Criteria

1. Academic Performance (70%)

·       Cumulative GPA (cGPA): 50% : from freshman course

·       ESLCE (National Exam): 20%

2. Medical School Admission Test (MSAT) – 30%

MSAT evaluates applicants’ knowledge and aptitude in the following areas:

·       Scholastic Aptitude (Math & English): 40% of MSAT score

·       Other sections (Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Ethics): 60% of MSAT score

Final Score Formula:
Total Score = (cGPA 50%) + (ESLCE 20%) + (MSAT 30%) = 100%

3. Inclusiveness & Diversity

·       Equal opportunity for all candidates regardless of sex, ethnicity, race, or disability.

·       Gender equity: Female applicants receive +5% adjustments on their final score.

4. Medical Screening
5. Gender Response & Equity Policy

·       20% female quota

Departments and Units under the program

 Biomedical Sciences department

v  Anatomy unit- list of Staffs

v  Physiology unit- List of staffs

v  Biochemistry Unit – List of Staffs

v  Others

 Surgery department

v  List of staffs

 Internal Medicine Department

v  List of staffs

 Pediatrics and child Health department

v  List of staffs

 Obstetrics and Gynecology department

v  List of staffs

Emergency and Critical Care department

v  List of Staffs

Radiology department

v  List of staffs

Pathology Department

v  List of Staffs

Core activities

v  Teaching and Learning

v  Research and innovation

v  Community engagement

CAREER PATHWAY OF MEDICINE PROGRAM
Postgraduate Career Opportunities and Specializations

After graduating from Medical School, one will earn a degree of “Doctor of Medicine” and may be addressed as either of the terms below:

·       General Practitioner (GP)

·       Medical Doctor

·       Physician

After completing another 3 - 5 years of training (depending on specialty track

selected) Medical doctor may be referred to as “Specialist Doctor”.

Specialist doctors may further study on a specific part of one’s field for 2-3 years to

become a “Sub-Specialist”

A medical doctor can also enroll in a Master’s program in different fields (Basic

sciences, Clinical sciences, public health, etc…)

A.     Traditional Clinical Specializations

·       Internal Medicine

·       Pediatrics

·       Surgery

·       Obstetrics and Gynecology

·       Psychiatry

·       Emergency Medicine

·       Radiology Anesthesiology

·       Pathology, neurology, neurosurgery……

B.     Succeeding Degrees

·       Master of Public Health (MPH, epidemiology, Health system management,

·       biostatics )

·       Master of Medical Education

·       MSc/PHD in Biomedical Sciences (anatomy, Physiology, biochemistry, Medical

·       Laboratory, Pharmacy…)

C.     Career Pathways and Job opportunities 

·       Clinical Practice (public and private sectors)

·       Academic and Teaching Careers

·       Public Health and Health Systems Leadership

·       Global Health and NGOs

D.    Sub specialization and Emerging Fields
Subspecialties

·       Cardiology

·       Gastroenterology

·       Oncology

·       Nephrology

·       Neurology

·       Reproductive Medicine

·       Pediatric Surgery

Super - specialties

·       Interventional Cardiology

·       Neurointervention

·       Hepato-pancreato-biliary Surgery

·       Transplant Medicine

Emerging Fields

·       Digital Health and Telemedicine (eHealth, mHealth, teleconsultation)

·       Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (diagnostic tools, predictive analytics, virtual

·       assistants)

·       Genomic Medicine

·       Robotics and Smart Technologies in Surgery…

PhD programs (research or clinical)