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Office of the Vice President

Ensuring academic rigor, faculty excellence, and curricular innovation across all faculties.

Br. Samson Mekonnen

Br. Samson Mekonnen, FSC

Academic Vice President

+251 (0) 913 23 93 92
Office: Academic Complex, 2nd Floor

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

School of Medicine

Oversees the MD program, clinical rotations, and MLT department under the Dean.

Registrar Office

Manages academic records, scheduling, student registration, and alumni verification.

Research Directorate

Coordinates faculty research, capacity building, publications, and ethics review.

Student Services

Supports library access, counseling, clubs, and student well-being.