An Overview of School of Medicine

The School of Medicine at Wolkite University was established as a flagship academic unit within the College of Medicine and Health Sciences to contribute meaningfully to the country's healthcare system by training highly competent and ethical medical doctors. Its creation responds to the national need for expanding access to quality medical education and addressing the shortage of skilled physicians in both urban and rural areas of Ethiopia.

The school offers a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MD) program based on a modular, integrated, and competency-based curriculum that aligns with national medical education standards and global best practices. It integrates foundational medical sciences, clinical skills training, and community-based education to ensure the holistic development of students.

In addition to teaching and clinical training, the School of Medicine is actively engaged in health research, policy advocacy, and community service programs aimed at improving healthcare delivery and population health. The school works in close partnership with local hospitals, health bureaus, and international academic institutions to enhance the quality and relevance of its medical education.

 Objectives/Goals

The primary objectives of the School of Medicine are to:

1. Produce Competent Medical Doctors: Train highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate physicians capable of addressing the healthcare needs of diverse populations.
2. Promote Quality Medical Education: Deliver an up-to-date, competency-based, and student-centered curriculum that meets national and global standards.
3. Support the Healthcare System: Strengthen the country’s healthcare capacity by deploying well-prepared graduates to underserved regions.
4. Advance Research and Innovation: Promote research in clinical medicine, public health, and health systems that inform policy and improve practice.
5. Engage in Community Service: Implement outreach programs and community-based training to address local health challenges.
6. Foster Professionalism and Ethics: Instill values of integrity, accountability, and humanism in all aspects of medical practice.
7. Encourage Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promote collaborative learning and service delivery among health science disciplines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities

•      Provide high-quality instruction in preclinical, para-clinical, and clinical disciplines through lectures, tutorials, and hands-on sessions.
•        Supervise students during clinical rotations in affiliated hospitals and health centers.
•        Design, implement, and revise the MD curriculum in line with national guidelines and medical education reforms.
•        Assess student performance using formative and summative evaluation tools.

Clinical and Professional Practice

•        Facilitate student learning in real-life healthcare settings to enhance diagnostic, therapeutic, and communication skills.
•        Promote ethical decision-making and patient-centered care in all clinical activities.
•        Collaborate with teaching hospitals and health institutions to ensure effective clinical education.

Research and Scholarly Work

•        Undertake and supervise research in clinical medicine, epidemiology, health policy, and health education.
•        Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate knowledge through conferences and workshops.
•        Encourage evidence-based practice and critical inquiry among students and faculty.

Community Engagement

•        Conduct community-based education and training (CBTP, rural attachment, etc.) that links students with public health realities.
•        Participate in health outreach programs that promote disease prevention and health education in surrounding communities.
•        Collaborate with local health authorities to address community health priorities.

Administrative and Institutional Duties

•        Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and academic governance within the college and university.
•        Ensure compliance with academic standards, institutional policies, and national regulations.
•        Coordinate partnerships with local and international institutions for academic and research collaboration.
•        Promote continuous professional development among staff and faculty.