The department has started to be operational since 2009 (2001 E.C) with an initial intake of 51 students and a second admission of 62 students in 2010. A total of 113 students are currently attending their study of which 23 (20.3%) are female students.

Academic Staff Profile

This is currently run by three undergraduate Medical Doctors and one in applied Biology in full time employment.  To overcome the shortage of instructors the department is delivering courses are offered by guest lecturers from the vicinity and the country as a temporary solution.

Contact Us

Department of Medicine
P.O. Box 21
Arba Minch University

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