SPHMMC Strengthens Partnership with Clinton Health Access Initiative
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) hosted a discussion between Dr. Muluken Tesfaye, Provost of SPHMMC, and Dr. Abraham Endeshaw, Deputy Country Director of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), to strengthen collaboration on child health programs.
The discussion focused on improving hearing and vision screening for children aged 0–6 years, aiming to detect and treat problems early to prevent developmental delays.
Both sides expressed interest in a comprehensive partnership and plan to formalize it through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future.
The meeting was also attended by Vice Provosts Dr. Lemi Belay and Mr. Jemal Shifa, along with Dr. Ewenet Gebrehana.
SPHMMC and CHAI will continue working closely to ensure that every Ethiopian child receives early health screening and the care they need.
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) hosted a discussion between Dr. Muluken Tesfaye, Provost of SPHMMC, and Dr. Abraham Endeshaw, Deputy Country Director of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), to strengthen collaboration on child health programs.
The discussion focused on improving hearing and vision screening for children aged 0–6 years, aiming to detect and treat problems early to prevent developmental delays.
Both sides expressed interest in a comprehensive partnership and plan to formalize it through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the near future.
The meeting was also attended by Vice Provosts Dr. Lemi Belay and Mr. Jemal Shifa, along with Dr. Ewenet Gebrehana.
SPHMMC and CHAI will continue working closely to ensure that every Ethiopian child receives early health screening and the care they need.
Fourth Cycle EBC Validation at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College
The Fourth Cycle EBC validation was conducted over two days to evaluate the quality of services at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC).
Experts from the Ministry of Health, as well as representatives from other hospitals and teaching institutions, carried out the evaluation. Each department and service at SPHMMC was carefully assessed to ensure high standards of patient care and hospital management.
This validation process supports SPHMMC in its continuous improvement efforts and reinforces its commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.
As a leading institution among teaching hospitals, SPHMMC is dedicated to excelling and setting a benchmark for hospital quality and patient care.
We would like to express our gratitude to the SPHMMC community for their commitment and for demonstrating the significant achievements made over the past three years.
The Fourth Cycle EBC validation was conducted over two days to evaluate the quality of services at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC).
Experts from the Ministry of Health, as well as representatives from other hospitals and teaching institutions, carried out the evaluation. Each department and service at SPHMMC was carefully assessed to ensure high standards of patient care and hospital management.
This validation process supports SPHMMC in its continuous improvement efforts and reinforces its commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.
As a leading institution among teaching hospitals, SPHMMC is dedicated to excelling and setting a benchmark for hospital quality and patient care.
We would like to express our gratitude to the SPHMMC community for their commitment and for demonstrating the significant achievements made over the past three years.
Application call - Fellowship in intensive care medicine
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College invites all qualified candidates to apply intensive care medicine fellowship program for the year 2025/26.
Available position: Four (4)
Application deadline: October 30/ 2025.
Admission criteria:
Holder of doctor of medicine and specialty in: -
Emergency, and critical care medicine or
Anesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine or
Internal medicine and have two year clinical experience.
Application venue: department of intensive care medicine or the office of the registrar or electronically to the following mail address: -
negest.tesfaye@sphmmc.edu.et
The candidate should avail the following documents as well: -
Application letter
Recent CV
Recommendation letter (at least two)
GAT Exam result - Mandatory
Copy of credential (degree and grade report) and
Sponsor ship letter.
For more information, you can use the following Email: -
Dr. Mahilet Mitiku - malidmitik@yahoo.com
Negest Tesfaye - negest.tesfaye@sphmmc.edu.et
St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College invites all qualified candidates to apply intensive care medicine fellowship program for the year 2025/26.
Available position: Four (4)
Application deadline: October 30/ 2025.
Admission criteria:
Holder of doctor of medicine and specialty in: -
Emergency, and critical care medicine or
Anesthesiology, critical care, and pain medicine or
Internal medicine and have two year clinical experience.
Application venue: department of intensive care medicine or the office of the registrar or electronically to the following mail address: -
negest.tesfaye@sphmmc.edu.et
The candidate should avail the following documents as well: -
Application letter
Recent CV
Recommendation letter (at least two)
GAT Exam result - Mandatory
Copy of credential (degree and grade report) and
Sponsor ship letter.
For more information, you can use the following Email: -
Dr. Mahilet Mitiku - malidmitik@yahoo.com
Negest Tesfaye - negest.tesfaye@sphmmc.edu.et
Call for registration
All accepted student to study medicine in 2025/26 academic year.
Registration date: October 20-21, 2025
Registration with penalty: October 22, 2025
Registration place: SPHMMC registrar office
Do not come before or after the date specified.
While you come for registration bring all original documents and their copies, 4 passport size photograph, blanket, bed sheet, pillow case and sport wears.
Registrar office
All accepted student to study medicine in 2025/26 academic year.
Registration date: October 20-21, 2025
Registration with penalty: October 22, 2025
Registration place: SPHMMC registrar office
Do not come before or after the date specified.
While you come for registration bring all original documents and their copies, 4 passport size photograph, blanket, bed sheet, pillow case and sport wears.
Registrar office
Announcement for enrollment to Neonatology fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C
The department of pediatrics and child health kindly invites all qualifying candidate to apply for Neonatology fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C.
Position available: FOUR
Admission requirements
•Pass mark in NGAT
•Graduate from a recognized medical school with Doctor of Medicine and specialty in pediatrics and child health.
•Recent work experience in government institute at least for the past two years.
•Sponsorship letter from government institute.
•Registered and licensed to practice pediatric and child health by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
•The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Application end date: November 6, 2025.
Document to submit:
o Application letter
o Recent CV
o Recommendation letter (at least two)
o Copy of credentials (degree and grade report)
o Letter of intent with no more than 500 words describing why they are interested to join this fellowship program
Submit application in person at pediatrics and child health department or send to the following email addresses. jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
For more information
Dr Gesit Metaferia: 0911735776 or gesitk123@gmail.com
Jemila Nesru: jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
The department of pediatrics and child health kindly invites all qualifying candidate to apply for Neonatology fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C.
Position available: FOUR
Admission requirements
•Pass mark in NGAT
•Graduate from a recognized medical school with Doctor of Medicine and specialty in pediatrics and child health.
•Recent work experience in government institute at least for the past two years.
•Sponsorship letter from government institute.
•Registered and licensed to practice pediatric and child health by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
•The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Application end date: November 6, 2025.
Document to submit:
o Application letter
o Recent CV
o Recommendation letter (at least two)
o Copy of credentials (degree and grade report)
o Letter of intent with no more than 500 words describing why they are interested to join this fellowship program
Submit application in person at pediatrics and child health department or send to the following email addresses. jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
For more information
Dr Gesit Metaferia: 0911735776 or gesitk123@gmail.com
Jemila Nesru: jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
Announcement for enrollment to Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C
The department of pediatrics and child health kindly invites all qualifying candidate to apply for Pediatric cardiology fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C.
Position available: TWO
Admission requirements
•Pass mark in NGAT
•Graduate from a recognized medical school with Doctor of Medicine and specialty in pediatrics and child health.
•Recent work experience in government institute at least for the past two years.
•Sponsorship letter from government institute.
•Registered and licensed to practice pediatric and child health by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
•The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Application end date: November 6, 2025.
Document to submit:
o Application letter
o Recent CV
o Recommendation letter (at least two)
o Copy of credentials (degree and grade report)
o Letter of intent with no more than 500 words describing why they are interested to join this fellowship program
Submit application in person at pediatrics and child health department or send to the following email addresses. jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
For more information
Dr Azene Dessie: +251 91 876 3686 or admengsitu2000@yahoo.com
Dr Tewodrose Gullema: 0964645524 or tgullema@gmail.com
The department of pediatrics and child health kindly invites all qualifying candidate to apply for Pediatric cardiology fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C.
Position available: TWO
Admission requirements
•Pass mark in NGAT
•Graduate from a recognized medical school with Doctor of Medicine and specialty in pediatrics and child health.
•Recent work experience in government institute at least for the past two years.
•Sponsorship letter from government institute.
•Registered and licensed to practice pediatric and child health by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
•The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Application end date: November 6, 2025.
Document to submit:
o Application letter
o Recent CV
o Recommendation letter (at least two)
o Copy of credentials (degree and grade report)
o Letter of intent with no more than 500 words describing why they are interested to join this fellowship program
Submit application in person at pediatrics and child health department or send to the following email addresses. jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
For more information
Dr Azene Dessie: +251 91 876 3686 or admengsitu2000@yahoo.com
Dr Tewodrose Gullema: 0964645524 or tgullema@gmail.com
የቅዱስ ጳውሎስ ሆስፒታል ሚሊኒየም ሕክምና ኮሌጅ የነርሲንግ ትምህርት ቤት በ2018 ዓ.ም የትምህርት ዘመን ሁለት አዳዲስ የማስተርስ ፕሮግራሞችን (ማለትም ) MSc in Nephrology Nursing and MSc in Pediatric Emergency and Critical Care Nursing (PECCN) በልዩ ትምህርት አሰጣጥ ለማስተማር ዝግጅቱን ያጠናቀቀ ሲሆን ለመማር የምትፈልጉ እና መስፈርቱን የምታሟሉ አመልካቾች እስከ October 26/2025G.C በ Online: https://portal.sphmmc.edu.et/Web/Announcement እንድትመዘገቡ እናሳውቃለን፡፡
Announcement for enrollment to Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C
The department of pediatrics and child health kindly invites all qualifying candidate to apply for Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C.
Position available: FOUR
Admission requirements
Pass mark in NGAT
Graduate from a recognized medical school with Doctor of Medicine and specialty in pediatrics and child health.
Recent work experience in government institute at least for the past two years.
Sponsorship letter from government institute.
Registered and licensed to practice pediatric and child health by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Application end date: November 6, 2025.
Document to submit:
Application letter
Recent CV
Recommendation letter (at least two)
Copy of credentials (degree and grade report)
Letter of intent with no more than 500 words describing why they are interested to join this fellowship program
Submit application in person at pediatrics and child health department or send to the following email addresses: jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
For more information
Dr Tigist Bacha: 0911676304 or tigist.bacha@sphmmc.edu.et
The department of pediatrics and child health kindly invites all qualifying candidate to apply for Pediatric Emergency & Critical Care fellowship program for the year 2026 G.C.
Position available: FOUR
Admission requirements
Pass mark in NGAT
Graduate from a recognized medical school with Doctor of Medicine and specialty in pediatrics and child health.
Recent work experience in government institute at least for the past two years.
Sponsorship letter from government institute.
Registered and licensed to practice pediatric and child health by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Application end date: November 6, 2025.
Document to submit:
Application letter
Recent CV
Recommendation letter (at least two)
Copy of credentials (degree and grade report)
Letter of intent with no more than 500 words describing why they are interested to join this fellowship program
Submit application in person at pediatrics and child health department or send to the following email addresses: jemila.nesru@sphmmc.edu.et
For more information
Dr Tigist Bacha: 0911676304 or tigist.bacha@sphmmc.edu.et
Beyond the Mask: How Anesthesiologists Are Redefining Surgical Care This World Anesthesia Day
Every year on World Anesthesia Day, we celebrate a monumental breakthrough the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia in 1846. It was the day surgery transitioned from a torturous ordeal to a controlled, human practice. But while we honor that historic moment, it’s also the perfect time to look at how the field of anesthesiology has evolved far beyond simply putting a patient to sleep.
Today, the anesthesiologist is the architect of the entire perioperative journey. In our college, we have witnessed a transformative shift, where the active involvement of anesthesiologists has fundamentally reshaped and elevated perioperative care for the better.
From the OR to the Entire Hospital: The Perioperative Physician
Gone are the days when our role began and ended at the operating room doors. There was a time when our role began and ended at the doors of the operating room. But today, anesthesiologists go far beyond those boundaries. The modern anesthesiologist is a perioperative physician, involved in patient care from the moment surgery is planned until long after the last stitch is placed. This holistic approach has been a game changer.
How this role is making a tangible difference?
1. Smoother Pathways and Fewer Cancellations
Remember the frustration of last-minute surgery cancellations? Often, they were due to unoptimized patient conditions. Now, with anesthesiologists leading pre-anesthetic clinics, we identify and manage risks like hypertension, diabetes, or heart conditions before the day of surgery. This proactive approach has dramatically reduced our cancellation rate, ensuring patients receive timely care and operating rooms run efficiently.
2. A Steady Decline in Complications
Our presence is no longer confined to inducing and emerging from anesthesia. Through advanced monitoring techniques, goal-directed fluid therapy, and meticulous management of vital signs, we maintain physiological stability throughout the procedure. This vigilant, proactive management is a key reason behind our significantly reduced complication rate, leading to safer outcomes for our most vulnerable patients.
3. The Ripple Effect of Expanded Academics and Training
To meet these growing responsibilities, we have consciously increased the number of anesthesiology trainees. But we’re not just training more anesthesiologists; we’re training better perioperative specialists. The expansion of anesthesiology academics means our future leaders are versed in everything from point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to advanced pain management and critical care protocols. This academic growth ensures that the high standards we set today will continue for generations.
4. Mastering the Art of Comfort: Pain Management
An anesthesiologist’s expertise in pharmacology and neurophysiology makes us uniquely qualified to tackle one of surgery's most feared consequences; pain. Our dedicated pain management services ensure that post-operative pain is not an afterthought but a pre-emptively managed aspect of care. From multi-modal analgesia to regional nerve blocks, we are committed to making recovery as comfortable as possible, which itself promotes healing and improved outcomes. We also manage labor pain making pain free labor
5. The Critical Bridge: Anesthesiology in Critical Care
Anesthesiologists play a vital role in managing a patient's delicate transition from the controlled environment of the operating room to the intensive care unit and higher dependency unit working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and physiological stability.
Our skills in managing airways, supporting hemodynamics, and handling complex pharmacological interventions are vital in the critical care unit. This seamless continuity of care is crucial for patients undergoing major surgeries, bridging the gap between the operating room and full recovery.
Every year on World Anesthesia Day, we celebrate a monumental breakthrough the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia in 1846. It was the day surgery transitioned from a torturous ordeal to a controlled, human practice. But while we honor that historic moment, it’s also the perfect time to look at how the field of anesthesiology has evolved far beyond simply putting a patient to sleep.
Today, the anesthesiologist is the architect of the entire perioperative journey. In our college, we have witnessed a transformative shift, where the active involvement of anesthesiologists has fundamentally reshaped and elevated perioperative care for the better.
From the OR to the Entire Hospital: The Perioperative Physician
Gone are the days when our role began and ended at the operating room doors. There was a time when our role began and ended at the doors of the operating room. But today, anesthesiologists go far beyond those boundaries. The modern anesthesiologist is a perioperative physician, involved in patient care from the moment surgery is planned until long after the last stitch is placed. This holistic approach has been a game changer.
How this role is making a tangible difference?
1. Smoother Pathways and Fewer Cancellations
Remember the frustration of last-minute surgery cancellations? Often, they were due to unoptimized patient conditions. Now, with anesthesiologists leading pre-anesthetic clinics, we identify and manage risks like hypertension, diabetes, or heart conditions before the day of surgery. This proactive approach has dramatically reduced our cancellation rate, ensuring patients receive timely care and operating rooms run efficiently.
2. A Steady Decline in Complications
Our presence is no longer confined to inducing and emerging from anesthesia. Through advanced monitoring techniques, goal-directed fluid therapy, and meticulous management of vital signs, we maintain physiological stability throughout the procedure. This vigilant, proactive management is a key reason behind our significantly reduced complication rate, leading to safer outcomes for our most vulnerable patients.
3. The Ripple Effect of Expanded Academics and Training
To meet these growing responsibilities, we have consciously increased the number of anesthesiology trainees. But we’re not just training more anesthesiologists; we’re training better perioperative specialists. The expansion of anesthesiology academics means our future leaders are versed in everything from point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to advanced pain management and critical care protocols. This academic growth ensures that the high standards we set today will continue for generations.
4. Mastering the Art of Comfort: Pain Management
An anesthesiologist’s expertise in pharmacology and neurophysiology makes us uniquely qualified to tackle one of surgery's most feared consequences; pain. Our dedicated pain management services ensure that post-operative pain is not an afterthought but a pre-emptively managed aspect of care. From multi-modal analgesia to regional nerve blocks, we are committed to making recovery as comfortable as possible, which itself promotes healing and improved outcomes. We also manage labor pain making pain free labor
5. The Critical Bridge: Anesthesiology in Critical Care
Anesthesiologists play a vital role in managing a patient's delicate transition from the controlled environment of the operating room to the intensive care unit and higher dependency unit working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and physiological stability.
Our skills in managing airways, supporting hemodynamics, and handling complex pharmacological interventions are vital in the critical care unit. This seamless continuity of care is crucial for patients undergoing major surgeries, bridging the gap between the operating room and full recovery.
A Celebration of Improved Outcomes
All these elements; preoperative optimization, intraopera
tive vigilance, advanced pain control, and critical care converge into one powerful result: significantly improved patient outcomes. Faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and a better overall experience are the direct benefits of this comprehensive, anesthesiologist led model of care.
This World Anesthesia Day, we celebrate more than just the gift of pain free surgery. We celebrate the birth and rise of Perioperative Medicine. We honor the anesthesiologists, anesthetists, Anesthesiology residents, and all the dedicated professionals in our college who have embraced this expanded role, working tirelessly not just in the OR, but in clinics, on the wards, and in the ICUs to ensure that every patient’s journey is as safe, smooth, and successful as possible.
Happy World Anesthesia Day!
Dr. Roza Tadesse, Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Specialist
Head Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management
All these elements; preoperative optimization, intraopera
tive vigilance, advanced pain control, and critical care converge into one powerful result: significantly improved patient outcomes. Faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and a better overall experience are the direct benefits of this comprehensive, anesthesiologist led model of care.
This World Anesthesia Day, we celebrate more than just the gift of pain free surgery. We celebrate the birth and rise of Perioperative Medicine. We honor the anesthesiologists, anesthetists, Anesthesiology residents, and all the dedicated professionals in our college who have embraced this expanded role, working tirelessly not just in the OR, but in clinics, on the wards, and in the ICUs to ensure that every patient’s journey is as safe, smooth, and successful as possible.
Happy World Anesthesia Day!
Dr. Roza Tadesse, Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Specialist
Head Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management