Honor Society® member
Muluken Erkihun
Senior General Physician and Lecturer at University of Gondar Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia
- medicine
- Class of 2017
- Gondar, Ethiopia
Member since January 2025
About
A highly motivated medical doctor with over 7 years of extensive clinical experience and a strong
background in medical education at a leading academic hospital. Passionate about addressing
health disparities and improving community health outcomes, I am driven to pursue a Master of
Public Health (MPH) degree to enhance my ability to develop and implement effective public
health strategies.
Recognized for academic excellence with multiple awards, including a full-tuition scholarship
from Johns Hopkins University in April 2024. Due to unforeseen visa issues, I could not enroll
in the MPH program then. This experience, while challenging, has only strengthened my resolve
and commitment to advancing public health. I am now reapplying to continue my journey and
leverage my clinical expertise and academic background to develop and implement effective
public health strategies to advance population health through evidence-based practices and
innovative health programs.
Education
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University of Gondar
medicine
2011 – 2017
Honors and awards
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academic achievement award
graduated from medicine with great distinction and a bronze medal award
Goals and interests
- Career goal
In the healthcare field, I intend to become a resident physician and attending physician after pursuing the USMLE journey.
Additionally, I am pursuing public health in order to make a broader impact in the health of vulnerable populations.- Graduate school interests
I am highly interested in pursuing public health, with a concentration in epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical research.
- Outside the classroom
Writing, creative writing, reading non-academic books, football, movies, pool game
Experience
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Senior General Physician and Lecturer
University of Gondar Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia
Jan 2018 – Jan 2025
Volunteering
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Trauma casualty response team
Red Cross Society
Jan 2020 – Jan 2025
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
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