Background

Where we come from:

Bahir Dar University College of Medicine and Health Sciences was established in 2007, known as Bahir Dar University Medical School, till 2009 when it became one of the four Bahir Dar University premier Colleges. It is one of the youngest medical training institution in Ethiopia; having been in the business of medical and health professionals training just over 10 years.

Where we are Located:

The new and main campus (Tibebe Ghion Campus) is located on the outskirt of the vibrant Bahir Dar city (one of the ten most beautiful cities in Africa and one of the twelve UNESCO Learning Cities Awardee of 2015) about 10km south from the city center and about 7 km from the new bus station ('Addisu Meneharia') on the way to Adet District and about 23 km from the Blue Nile Falls (locally called ‘Tis Esat’ (Smoke of Fire)).

The other and the older campus (Felege Hiwot Hospital Campus) is located at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital along the shore of Lake Tana (the largest lake in Ethiopia and the source of the Blue Nile River) with its 37 islands harboring historical Ethiopian Orthodox churches and monasteries.

The clinical teaching disciplines of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences are currently integrated with Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital (TGSH) of Bahir Dar University, and  affiliated Hospitals in  Amhara Region .

The Bahir Dar University College of Medicine and Health Sciences is made up of three schools and over 30 academic units. The schools are;

• The School of Medicine (SOM)
• The School of Public Health (SOPH)
• The School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

The Center/institute under the College include;

• Health Science Education Development Center (HSEDC)
• Disease Prevention and Control Center (DPCC)
• Center for Health Science Research (CHSR)

 Core Functions

The College delivers within the national mandate of Bahir Dar University as federal higher institution; teaching and learning, research and innovations, health care provisions and community services.

i. Teaching and Learning:

In this area of strategic focus, the College runs several Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. Currently, the college hosts 11distinct undergraduate and 2626 masters programs, 11 clinical specializations,3 Subspeciality and 3 PhD programs) as shown below serving over 3,000 students and including over 632 academic staff (of which 162 are specialist doctors).

1. Undergraduate Program:

A. School of Medicine

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D)
• Bachelor of Science in Anesthesia Nursing (upgrading and Regular)
• Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (upgrading)

B. School of Health Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Comprehendive Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Pediatric and Child Health Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Surgical Nursing (regular and upgrading)
• Surgical Nursing Neonatal Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (regular and upgrading)
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (regular and upgrading)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (regular and upgrading)

C. School of Public Health

• Bachelor of science in Family Health

2. Postgraduate Program:

A. School of Medicine

• Specialty in General Surgery
• Specialty in Gynecology and Obstetrics
• Specialty in Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
• Specialty in Pediatric and Child Health
• Specialty in Internal Medicine
• Specialty in Radiology and Imaging
• Specialty in Dermatovenerology
• Speciality Ear,Nose and Throat(ENT)
• Speciality in Ophthalmology
• Speciality in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Speciality in Psychiatry Subspeciality Programs: Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship in Urology Fellowship in Pulmonology and Critical Care

  B. School of Health Sciences

  • MSC in Medical Microbiology
  • MSC in Medical Parasitology and Vector Control
  • MSC in Clinical Midwifery MSC in Pediatric Nursing
  • MSC in Adult Health Nursing

  • C. School of Public Health

    • MPH in General Epidemiology
    • MPH in Field Epidemiology
    • MPH in Reproductive Health
    • MPH in General Public Health
    • MPH in Public Health Nutrition
    • MPH in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
    • MPH in Health Systems and Project Management
    • MPH in Health Promotion
    • PhD in General Public Health

    PhD in Environmental Health

PhD in Health Nutrition

The College also run several short courses tailored to address specific needs of Regional Health Bureau, Ministry of Health and other stake holders. For more information about all out current programs please visit the site of each schools and departments.

ii. Research and Innovations:

The College is envisioned to be a leader in health research in Ethiopia and the Region; working with local and international academic and development partners.

In a bid to conduct multidisciplinary grand research that addresses actual needs of the Ethiopian population while contributing to the growth of science, the College has set its research priorities and thematic areas. These will form the core of the research works carried out at the College.

Below is the College's Top Priority thematic areas:

• Communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Nutrition and Health
• Health Systems and Policy Population,
• Environment and Health
• Health Science Education and Innovation

iii.Health Care Services:

The college provides health care at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital (TGSH), a 500+ bed Teaching Hospital, and affiliated hospitals in Amhara Region. Currently the college is giving clinical service in 15 primary and general hospitals in 8 different zones (West Gojjam, East Gojjam, Awi, North Gondar, South Gondar, South Wello, North Wello and North Showa) by assigning 21 general surgeons, gynecologist/obstetricians, internists and pediatricians.

iv. Community Services:

The Comunity Service are conducted as independent activities anmd as part of research and teaching programs. These activities range from activities done by undergradute and postgrdaute students under the Community Based Education (CBE) program; medical service and health education provided as part of outreach programs of the academic units/the hospital