Professional Summary

Dr. Gebre Yemane Gebremariam is a Pediatrician and Assistant Professor at Adigrat University, Ethiopia, currently serving as the Acting Dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is a medical doctor specialized in pediatrics and child health with extensive experience in clinical service, teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Education and Specialization:

• Specialty in Pediatrics and Child Health: Completed a residency program at Mekelle University (2015-2018), with a thesis on Pediatric Visceral Leishmaniasis.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD): Graduated from Mekelle University (2008-2014).

Current Position and Leadership:

• Acting Dean, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Adigrat University (August 2023 – present): Oversees college activities, resource fulfillment, strategic planning, and post-war rehabilitation. He also jointly runs community health projects with Jhpiego and the Tigray Regional Health Bureau and leads projects such as the SHINE Project.
• Assistant Professor and Head of Department (Jan 2018 – present): Previously served as Head of the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health (2018-2023), where he organized clinical services, supervised nutritional units, and led research activities.

Clinical Expertise:
As a specialist, he provides comprehensive clinical services for children, including managing central nervous system illnesses, infectious diseases, and oncological disorders. He is skilled in procedures such as basic echocardiography, lumbar puncture, and bone marrow aspiration. His experience includes attachments in hematology/oncology and neurology at Black Lion Hospital.

Research and Publications:
He has contributed to research on the impact of war on the health system in Tigray and has ongoing studies on adolescent nutrition and vicarious trauma among healthcare providers in conflict-affected areas.

Professional Affiliations & Activities:

• Member of the Ethiopian Medical Association (since 2016) and the Ethiopian Pediatric Society (since 2019).
• Board member and founder of the Tigray Medical Association.
• Member of the Institutional Research Ethics Committee at Adigrat University.
• Founder and co-owner of Sefadil Hospital PLC.