I am a medical
doctor and public health specialist. I have had the opportunity to work
alongside various specialist and subspecialist physicians in Ethiopia. This
experience has allowed me to develop a deep expertise in clinical medicine and
public health.
My journey in
medicine began when I joined St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College,
where I graduated as a medical doctor with great distinction. Subsequently, I
started my medical career as a general practitioner in the Internal Medicine
Department while simultaneously pursuing my master's degree in public health.
Throughout my studies, I always questioned if there was a field that could
bridge public health and clinical practice. I strongly believe in the
importance of prevention, but I also have a passion for clinical practice and
counseling patients. The fact that a double burden of malnutrition is currently
being witnessed in Ethiopia, coupled with the inadequate focus on nutrition
even in tertiary hospitals, has further
sparked my interest in the field of nutrition.
I pursued my
second master's degree in public health nutrition at Oslo Metropolitan
University, with a research focus on healthy eating. My area of interest lies
in lifestyle medicine, and I am dedicated to understanding the root causes of
health issues to diagnose and provide counseling on lifestyle modifications for
patients.
I am truly
passionate about improving the lives of individuals through the integration of
medicine and public health. By combining my medical knowledge with a focus on
preventive measures, I strive to make a positive impact on the health and
well-being of the global community.