Table 1.
General surgery residency programs in Ethiopia
| Name | Region | Year established | Current number of trainees a | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa University | Addis Ababa | 1980 | 100 | University |
| Gondar University | Amhara | 2004 | 23 | University |
| Jimma University | Oromia | 2008 | 28 | University |
| Meleke University | Tigray | 2012 | 23 | University |
| St. Paul’s Millennium College | Addis Ababa | 2013 | 15 | University |
| Hawasa University | SNNPR | 2014 | 4 | University |
| Bahir Dar University | Amhara | 2013 | 15 | University |
| Soddo Christian Hospital | SNNPR | 2005 | 8 | Hospital |
| Total | 216 |
a Anticipated graduation 2014–2017
SNNPR The Southern Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region
Note: Since 2004, seven new surgical residencies have been established in Ethiopia. However, Addis Ababa University remains the largest program in the country, matriculating 25 residents per year