Orthopedic Department Leadership & Surgical Training Initiatives at SPHMMC

As Chief of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC), Dr. Dawit Alemayehu is leading several major clinical, educational, and research initiatives aimed at elevating musculoskeletal care in Ethiopia.

With rising volumes of pediatric trauma and congenital anomalies across the country, expanding clinical training for postgraduate orthopedic residents is a core institutional priority.

Departmental Highlights & Programs

• Resident Training & Mentorship: Hands-on surgical mentoring for postgraduate residents in pediatric fracture reduction, guided growth procedures, and complex osteotomies.
• Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Expansion: Collaborative academic linkages with regional training bodies, including the College of Surgeons of East, Central & Southern Africa (COSECSA).
• International Research Collaborations: Contributing clinical research and case outcomes to the Global Elbow Network (GEN) working groups on congenital and pediatric upper limb conditions.
• Multidisciplinary Trauma Pathways: Establishing standardized hospital protocols for early surgical decompression of pediatric septic arthritis and acute osteomyelitis.

“Our vision at SPHMMC is to train competent, compassionate orthopedic surgeons who deliver world-class surgical care to children in every region of Ethiopia.”