Office of the Vice President
Ensuring academic rigor, faculty excellence, and curricular innovation across all faculties.
Br. Samson Mekonnen, FSC
Academic Vice President
Academic Administration
The Office of the Academic Vice President (AVP) serves as the chief academic officer of the institute. The AVP is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all academic programs.
Br. Samson Mekonnen leads the academic division with a focus on student-centered learning, ensuring that our medical and social science curricula remain relevant to the needs of Ethiopia while adhering to international standards.
Pedagogical Philosophy
Competency-Based
Our medical curriculum is modular and integrated, ensuring students master specific skills before progressing. We emphasize demonstrable outcomes over rote memorization.
Active Learning
Moving away from passive lectures to problem-based learning (PBL) and early clinical exposure. Students engage in case studies from Year 1.
Reporting Units
Registrar Office
Manages academic records, scheduling, student registration, and alumni verification.
Research Directorate
Coordinates faculty research, capacity building, publications, and ethics review.