Call for Applications – Fellowship Programs (2026/2027 Academic Year)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Announcement for Enrollment to Different Fellowship Programs
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC), kindly invites all qualifying candidates to apply for the following fellowship programs for the 2026/2027 Academic Year:
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Gynecologic Oncology
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Background and General Information
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SPHMMC, as mandated by the Academic Commission of the College, has established the above-mentioned fellowship programs in different academic years. The primary goal of these fellowship programs is to produce physicians who are competent clinicians, trainers, researchers, advocates, and leaders in their respective subspecialty disciplines and broader reproductive health.
These are minimum two-year programs at the end of which candidates will become subspecialists in their respective fellowship programs. The training involves clinical attachments, didactic training (seminars, tutorials, online lectures, research training, and mentorship), with possible attachments abroad depending on the availability of financial resources on a competitive basis. Fellows will also have opportunities to attend relevant local and international conferences and participate in the training of residents, undergraduate medical students, and other in-service trainees.
Family Planning and Reproductive Health Fellows will be given the opportunity to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree through sponsored enrollment in the extension MPH program at SPHMMC. Fellows are also expected to conduct high-quality research as part of the requirements for successful completion of the fellowship.
Application time: July 20 – August 20, 2026
Document Screening and Entrance Examination August 21–30, 2026
Tentative interview date August 27 and 28, 2026
Registration and Enrollment
Registration: September 21–22, 2026
Late Registration: September 23, 2026
Orientation: September 23, 2026
Classes Begin: September 23, 2026
Two fellowship positions are available in each program. Additional positions may be considered for the Family Planning and Reproductive Health Fellowship through South-to-South collaboration.
More information about the department and the fellowship can be found at:
http://sphmmc.gov.et/obgyn/�
Admission Requirements
The candidate should be a graduate of a recognized Medical School with a Doctor of Medicine degree and specialty certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The candidate must successfully complete the screening process conducted by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SPHMMC.
The candidate should submit two recommendation letters from their respective institutions.
The candidate should have a passing grade on the National Graduate Admission Test (NGAT).
The candidate should be registered and licensed to practice Obstetrics and Gynecology by the relevant authority in Ethiopia.
The candidate should have adequate mental and physical health.
Female applicants are encouraged.
Queries
Queries regarding the fellowship can be addressed to:
Eden Yilma – edenyilmasolomon@gmail.com
Dr. Aida Tilahun – aingieagr23@gmail.com
Dr. Malede Birara – maledebirara@yahoo.co.uk
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may apply in person to the Registrar's Office at St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, at the Office of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, or by email to obgyn.sphmmc@gmail.com from July 20, 2026 to August 20, 2026.
Applicants should submit:
Application letter
Letter of intent (maximum 750 words) describing their interest in the fellowship, its anticipated impact on their career, and their long-term professional goals
Recent Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic credentials, including degree certificate and student grade report
Two letters of recommendation